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Job Title: Regulatory Associate – Medical Devices
Location: West London/ Berkshire (Hybrid or On-site, depending on candidate location)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you looking to advance your career in Regulatory Affairs within a fast-paced and impactful medical device environment? We’re hiring a Regulatory Associate to join a highly collaborative RA/QA team and play a central role in global product compliance and regulatory strategy execution.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of the Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC), EU MDR (2017/745), and ISO 13485, who thrives on autonomy, ownership, and making a real contribution to patient safety and product success.

Key Responsibilities



Prepare and maintain global regulatory submissions and renewal

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Support external distributors, authorized reps, and internal teams on regulatory matters

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Compile and maintain MDR-compliant Technical Files and related documentation

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Lead the transition of existing MDD Technical Files to MDR format

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Manage post-market surveillance activities and clinical evaluation maintenance

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Conduct and support complaint trend analysis and ensure accurate reporting

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Monitor changes in global regulatory frameworks and advise management accordingly

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Participate in external audits (e.g. Notified Body) and host internal audits

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Review and approve product, labelling, and process changes for regulatory impact

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Ensure full regulatory compliance in EU, US, and other territories as required

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Liaise with Notified Bodies and coordinate Technical File audits

Candidate Profile

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Degree (2:1 or above) in a scientific or engineering discipline

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Proven experience working with Medical Devices under 93/42/EEC and MDR 2017/745

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Strong understanding of CE Marking, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and GMP

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Familiar with medical device labelling (ISO 15223) and Essential Requirements Checklists

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Experience liaising with Notified Bodies and supporting audits

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Confident in authoring and maintaining Declarations of Conformity and Technical Files

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Highly organised, hands-on, and commercially astute

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Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams

Why Apply?
You’ll be joining a passionate team that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape compliance processes and directly impact global patient access to life-enhancing medical devices.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your suitability. For a confidential discussion about the role, feel free to get in touch directly

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