Senior Manager, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs- UKI & Nordics

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Job Description Summary

The Senior Manager QRA UKI and Nordics leads the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs function across the region, ensuring full compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements. The role drives operational excellence, maintains ISO certifications, and safeguards BD’s responsibilities for products placed on the market. It includes regional representation towards Competent Authorities, guidance on local regulatory expectations, and contribution to broader EMEA QRA initiatives. The position also provides strategic partnership to commercial leadership teams and ensures strong alignment between local operations, distributors, and regional QRA direction. A central element of the role is building, developing and mentoring a high‑performing QRA team while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Our vision for Regulatory at BD

The Regulatory Affairs team is helping to ensure speed to market for BD’s innovative medical technologies by having an acutely patient‑centric mindset.

Why join us?

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment.

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth‑centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health.

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• Alignment between UK, Ireland and Nordics operations, distributor activities and EMEA QRA strategy
  
• Implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System
  
• Maintenance of ISO certifications for relevant locations within scope
  
• Assurance of regulatory compliance for the portfolio, including registrations, AdProm, audits, pharma requirements and distributor oversight
  
• Representation of BD in interactions with Competent Authorities and management of regulatory submissions and communications
  
• Monitoring and interpretation of current and emerging regulations and recommendation of updates to systems, policies and procedures
  
• Oversight of accurate and consistent regulatory records and mitigation of compliance risks to secure product supply
  
• Leadership of the QRA team, including recruitment, development and strengthening of regulatory capabilities
  

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• Degree in Life Science, Engineering, or Physical Science; an advanced degree or MBA is a plus
  
• Strong experience in Regulatory Affairs management with proven expertise in compliance and regulatory frameworks
  
• Quality assurance experience is highly beneficial, particularly in supporting compliance and quality systems
  
• Solid knowledge of MDR, IVDR, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 9001:2015, with practical experience in UK regulatory environment
  
• Familiarity with local pharmaceutical regulations is a plus, not a core requirement
  
• Demonstrated first experience in a leadership role, with the ability to guide cross‑functional initiatives and drive results
  
• Capable of building trust and strengthening relationships from the ground up, representing BD confidently towards authorities and driving collaboration across internal and external partners
  

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer – BD evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally‑protected characteristics.

Salary range: £77,100.00 – £117,600.00 GBP per annum.