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Regulatory Affairs Manager

Hartmann Young
Edinburgh
1 week ago
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We are partnering with a global leader in transfusion and infectious disease diagnostics seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join its Regulatory & Quality team. This is a pivotal role overseeing global product registrations and compliance activities across the product portfolio, ensuring regulatory excellence from development through to post-market.


Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Leadership

  • Lead regulatory strategy and execution for global product registrations, renewals, and submissions (EU IVDR, FDA BLA/510(k)/PMA, Health Canada, and rest-of-world)
  • Ensure technical documentation and EU declarations of conformity are maintained and compliant with ISO 13485, IVDR, and FDA regulations
  • Interpret evolving legislation and guide senior management and cross-functional teams on compliance strategy


Operational Oversight

  • Oversee preparation, review, and submission of regulatory dossiers supporting new product approvals and post-market activities
  • Manage assessments of product changes and coordinate notifications to regulatory agencies
  • Serve as the company’s regulatory contact for competent authorities, business partners, and distributors


Team Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Regulatory Affairs team, fostering accountability and technical excellence
  • Collaborate with Quality, R&D, and Manufacturing to ensure alignment of regulatory objectives and operational delivery
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of quality systems that support continuous improvement and compliance


Ideal Candidate

  • Degree or advanced qualification in life sciences or regulatory affairs
  • Extensive experience leading regulatory submissions (BLA, 510(k), PMA, CE-IVDR/IVDD) within diagnostics or medical devices
  • Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks including ISO 13485, FDA CFR, and international medical device regulations
  • Proven leadership experience managing regulatory teams and complex projects
  • Skilled communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
  • Fluent in English; additional languages beneficial


If you’re a strategic regulatory leader who thrives in a global, science-driven environment, and want to shape the compliance foundation for innovative diagnostics, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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