Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Manager

elemed; Cartagena; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading MedTech organization is seeking a Senior Manager RAQA for Europe, responsible for regulatory strategies and quality management across Western and Southern Europe. This strategic role requires extensive experience in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance for medical devices, along with strong leadership capabilities and fluency in multiple languages.

Formación

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance for medical devices.
• Deep knowledge of EU (MDR), Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese regulations.
• Fluency in English plus Spanish and/or Italian desired.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic direction for Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance in Europe.
• Lead governance meetings and report on performance and risks.
• Manage RAQA integration for new acquisitions.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Stakeholder Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

Master’s degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Italy or Spain. You may be required to travel on 3-4 days per month.

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The Company: A leading global MedTech organization is strengthening its footprint across Western and Southern Europe, ensuring its portfolio of medical devices products meets the highest standards.

The Opportunity: As a Senior Manager RAQA for Europe, you’ll report to the Europe Director and support the leadership of a cross-functional team responsible for market access (importation, distribution, maintenance) and ongoing compliance.

You’ll support regulatory strategies throughout the product lifecycle, from pre-market submissions and product registrations (including change management) to post-market surveillance and CAPA initiatives. This strategic role also owns the Quality Management System processes, ensuring alignment with ISO 13485, local regulations, and internal SOPs.

Key responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic direction for Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Post-Market activities across Western and Southern Europe.
2. Lead governance meetings, reporting performance, risks, and issues to regional leadership.
3. Develop, monitor, and report RAQA metrics; drive continuous process improvements.
4. Manage RAQA integration for new acquisitions and system harmonization.
5. Act as primary liaison with Competent Authorities, Notified Bodies, and Trade Associations.
6. Plan and lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of findings.
7. Define and cascade KPIs, objectives, and targets; recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing talent.
8. Ensure environmental management compliance where applicable, including local reporting and management reviews.
9. Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and other business functions to support product launches and lifecycle management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance for medical devices.
• Leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of EU (MDR), Spanish, Italian, Portuguese regulations, ISO 13485, and FDA standards.
• Fluency in English plus Spanish and/or Italian.
• Proven track record as a transformational leader, with strong communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel on 3-4 days per month.

Interested?

Send your CV directly to [contact email] or view all open positions at [company website]. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted; if you don’t hear back within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

About Elemed: Elemed is Europe’s leading MedTech technical recruiter, specializing in Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and R&D roles. From Manager to VP level, we place experts who drive innovation and compliance in MedTech. Elemed is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all candidates and contractors.