Lead Auditor - Contractor role

Scarlet; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare regulatory body is seeking a remote auditor to join their Quality Team. The role requires conducting audits of medical device manufacturers under ISO 13485 and related standards. Ideal candidates possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and significant experience in the medical device industry. This is a fully remote and flexible position requiring a strong focus on quality and regulatory standards. Join us to help ensure compliance in innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the medical device industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in auditing QMS under ISO 13485, EU MDR, or UK MDR.
• Experience with software medical devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote audits of medical device manufacturers’ Quality Management Systems.
• Provide clear, structured audit documentation.
• Contribute to high-quality audit experiences aligned with standards.

Skills

Independent and reliable

Strong regulatory judgement

Clear communicator

Consistency & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., engineering, biology)

Tools

ISO 13485

EU MDR

UK MDR

Job description

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Quality

Our mission is to hasten the transition to universally accessible healthcare. We are authorised by governments to assess and grant market access to medical AIs. Our groundbreaking approach enables the most innovative technology to reach patients safely and quickly.

Scarlet is the pre-eminent authority on AI medical devices. We serve customers that matter. Companies building bleeding-edge medical AI systems choose Scarlet. We are proud to count the world’s best resourced and most ambitious companies building medical AI as customers. You will be joining a team with product-market fit, flowing data, and exponentially growing revenue.

Come help us bring the next generation of healthcare to the people who need it.

About the role

Scarlet’s Quality Team ensures that innovative medical device companies meet the highest regulatory standards. We support cutting-edge healthtech through efficient, high-quality QMS audits.

We’re expanding our auditor pool and are looking for part-time/contractor lead auditors who can independently deliver audits in line with Scarlet’s standards, approach, and culture.

This role is suited for auditors who fulfil the relevant criteria to be authorised as a Lead Auditor in a Certification or Notified Body under ISO 13485, EU MDR, and UK MDR. You will work flexibly, supporting audit delivery as part of Scarlet’s notified body activities.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct remote audits of medical device manufacturers’ Quality Management Systems under ISO 13485, EU MDR, and UK MDR.
• Provide clear, structured audit documentation and evidence-based conclusions.
• Contribute to consistent, high-quality audit experiences aligned with Scarlet’s audit methodology and values.

Required qualifications & experience

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in:
    • software engineering
    • computer science
    • physics or biophysics
    • biology or microbiology
    • chemistry or biochemistry
    • electrical, electronic, mechanical engineering or bioengineering
    • human physiology
    • medicine
    • pharmacy
• Professional experience
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in the medical device industry
  • Minimum 2 years of experience auditing or managing QMSs under:
    • ISO 13485
    • EU MDR and/or UK MDR
  • Preferred: Practical experience working with software.
• Auditing experience
  • Prior work with notified bodies or accreditation bodies as a Lead Auditor
• Technical experience
  • Experience with software medical devices (SaMD) is strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of relevant standards, such as:
    • ISO 14971
    • IEC 62304
    • IEC 82304
    • Cybersecurity

What we’re looking for

• Strong regulatory judgement — you are confident in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements.
• Consistency & quality focus — you care deeply about audit quality and repeatability.
• Clear communicator — you explain findings and requirements clearly and constructively.
• Independent & reliable — you can deliver audits with minimal oversight
• Aligned mindset — you are open to adopting Scarlet’s values, audit methods and tooling.

Engagement model

• Consultant auditor role
• Fully remote
• Flexible scheduling, subject to audit demand and availability

Interview process

• Introductory call with Emily (45 min)
• Auditor competence & regulatory interview with a Scarlet auditor (45 min)
• Case study with Johan
  • Complete a case study (maximum 60 min)
  • Present the case study (30 min)
• References
• Offer & onboarding