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Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Medical Devices

Science & Technology Recruitment
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1RE

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist with at least 2 years of experience in the medical device sector.
  • The ideal candidate should have a MSc or PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Key responsibilities include providing regulatory support for product submissions, responding to compliance requests, and monitoring departmental performance.
  • The position requires a strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and excellent communication skills.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Our client is seeking a motivated and well-organised Regulatory Affairs Specialist with experience in the medical device sector. This role is ideal for someone with a strong scientific background and a keen interest in regulatory compliance and product evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical and administrative regulatory support for new medical device product submissions and evaluations
  • Respond to regulatory compliance requests from internal and external stakeholders, including the provision of detailed product information
  • Monitor departmental performance data and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives
  • Maintain and manage product information databases
  • Research and review product-related information to support regulatory submissions
  • Review and respond to customer specification requests
  • Maintain and update regulatory reference materials to support departmental queries
  • Monitor product changes to ensure continued compliance with both domestic and international regulatory requirements
  • Source and distribute updates on international laws, standards, and guidelines
  • Stay current on existing and emerging medical device regulations
  • Review promotional materials, labelling, batch records, specification sheets, and test methods for regulatory compliance

Qualifications & Experience:

  • A MSc or PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in regulatory affairs or compliance for medical devices or similar regulated products
  • Solid understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, MDR, ISO standards)
  • Working knowledge of statistics, electronic documentation systems, and regulatory information systems

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will have

  • Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Clear and confident communicator at all levels
  • Highly goal-driven and motivated

To apply for this position, candidates must be currently residing in the UK and eligible to work.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.