Regulatory Affairs Lead – UK & EU Compliance (E‑Cigarettes)

Hayati; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hayati is seeking a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Officer to develop and manage the compliance framework for e-cigarette products across the UK and European market. You will monitor evolving regulations, lead product certification activities, and ensure ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Working with internal teams, certification bodies, and regulators, you will mitigate regulatory risks and support 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 in 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.
• Excellent communication skills in English and experience preparing regulatory documentation for external stakeholders.
• 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

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Hayati is seeking a Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Officer to develop and manage the compliance framework for e-cigarette products across the UK and European market. You will monitor evolving regulations, lead product certification activities, and ensure ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Working with internal teams, certification bodies, and regulators, you will mitigate regulatory risks and support sustainable growth.