Senior Regulatory Manager

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Job Description: Senior Regualtory Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Senior regulatory Manager to take ownership of product compliance, quality systems, and regulatory documentation across a growing product portfolio. This role is responsible for managing technical files, ensuring compliance with UK, EU, and US regulations, and maintaining effective quality and environmental management systems.
This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to lead the compliance function and play a central part in preparing the organisation for ISO 13485 certification.
Key Responsibilities
Product Compliance & Documentation


  • Own and manage Product Technical Files across the full product range

  • Ensure products meet UKCA, CE, MHRA, FDA, and applicable US labelling and regulatory requirements

  • Create, review, and maintain Instructions for Use (IFUs) in line with regulatory standards

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance documentation

Quality & Environmental Management Systems


  • Operate, maintain, and continuously improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System

  • Manage and support the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

  • Ensure quality processes remain effective, compliant, and audit-ready

Testing & Standards


  • Create and manage product testing schedules

  • Ensure products meet internal specifications and external regulatory requirements

  • Coordinate testing activities and manage records of results and approvals

Regulatory & Certification Readiness


  • Lead the scoping and preparation activities for ISO 13485 certification

  • Identify gaps, implement improvements, and support readiness for external audits

  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on products and systems

Skills & Experience
Essential:


  • Proven experience in a Quality, Compliance, or Regulatory role

  • Strong working knowledge of UKCA and CE marking

  • Experience working with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems

  • Experience managing technical documentation and product compliance files

  • Confident working with regulatory standards and audits

Desirable:


  • Experience with MHRA and FDA regulations

  • Experience preparing for or working towards ISO 13485

  • Background in medical devices, healthcare products, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Personal Attributes


  • Hands-on and detail-oriented approach

  • Strong organisational and documentation skills

  • Able to work independently and take full ownership of the compliance function

  • Clear communicator with internal and external stakeholders

  • Comfortable working in a growing, evolving business environment

Employment Details & Benefits
Salary: £60K - 80K (dependent on experience)
Bonus: Profit share scheme
Holiday: 23 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Additional leave: Bonus birthday holiday
Benefits: Optional private healthcare scheme
Working pattern: Full-time, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Hybrid
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of compliance within a growing business, shape the next phase of quality and regulatory systems, and play a pivotal role in achieving future certification milestones

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