Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Lead – UK & EU E-Cigarettes

Hayati; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayati seeks a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Officer to lead the development and management of a comprehensive compliance framework for e-cigarette products across the UK and European markets.

You will monitor evolving UK/EU regulations, oversee product certifications, and ensure ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with internal teams, certification bodies, and authorities to mitigate risks and enable sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Tobacco Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of regulatory affairs experience within e-cigarettes, nicotine products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European regulatory frameworks, with proven experience managing product approvals and regulatory submissions.
• Demonstrated ability to assess regulatory risks and provide strategic advice to product development and business teams.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with experience preparing regulatory documentation and engaging with external regulatory stakeholders.
• Must be eligible to work full-time in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory approval, product notification, and certification activities for products entering the UK and European markets, ensuring timely market access.
• Interpret UK and European regulations and enforcement trends, providing practical regulatory guidance to support product development and commercial decisions.
• Assess regulatory feasibility and risks for new products, advising stakeholders on certification pathways, approval likelihood, and potential future regulatory changes.
• Monitor legislative developments, regulatory consultations, and policy updates, translating regulatory intelligence into actionable business recommendations.
• Develop and continuously improve internal regulatory processes, documentation, and compliance management systems.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory authorities, certification bodies, external advisors, and internal stakeholders, supporting inspections, audits, and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

English communication

Regulatory submissions

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Law, Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Tobacco Science, or related field

Job description

Hayati seeks a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Officer to lead the development and management of a comprehensive compliance framework for e-cigarette products across the UK and European markets.

You will monitor evolving UK/EU regulations, oversee product certifications, and ensure ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle, collaborating with internal teams, certification bodies, and authorities to mitigate risks and enable sustainable growth.