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Associate Regulatory Affairs Director

IQVIA
City of London
2 days ago
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Associate Regulatory Affairs Director

IQVIA


Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead clinical documentation and regulatory submission activities in support of EU MDR compliance. This strategic role will oversee preparation, finalization, and lifecycle management of clinical and regulatory documents across the UK, Netherlands, and Denmark.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead drafting and lifecycle management of Clinical Investigation Plans (CIP).
  • Prepare and maintain Master Patient Informed Consent (PIC) forms to align with EU MDR and local regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and manage Investigational Medical Device dossiers and Investigator’s Brochures.
  • Draft and manage safety plans and oversee safety reporting for prospective and post‑market studies.
  • Prepare clinical study progress reports and close‑out reports.
  • Draft, finalize, and manage master submission documents for national competent authorities, ethics committees, IRBs/IECs.
  • Review and revise sponsor‑provided submission documents to ensure regulatory compliance and consistency.
  • Prepare and manage amendment submission documents for protocol or study changes.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in regulatory affairs or medical device submissions.
  • Strong knowledge of EU MDR, ISO 14155, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven experience managing multi‑country clinical submissions and working with competent authorities and ethics committees.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom


IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.


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