Regulatory Manager

Aurora Lifesciences; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Lifesciences is seeking a Regulatory Manager to lead regulatory submissions and strategy across EU, UK, US, and other global markets for electromechanical medical devices.

You will coordinate with Product, QA, and Commercial teams, interact with authorities, manage Technical File reviews, and guide the organization through MDR/MDD transitions and post-market surveillance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in regulatory affairs, quality, or compliance within the medical device industry.
• Experience preparing and submitting Technical Files and EU MDR transitions for Class IIa devices.
• Knowledge of EU MDD and MDR requirements, including legacy device considerations.
• Understanding of US medical device regulations and FDA guidance.
• Familiarity with electromechanical medical devices, including software components.
• Awareness of non-medical device regulations, e.g., low voltage, EMC, or equivalent international standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory clearance activities for both new and existing devices across global markets.
• Plan and execute medical device submissions, registrations, and renewals.
• Interact with regulatory authorities and auditors to support Technical File reviews, license applications, and compliance audits.
• Compile, review, and maintain regulatory documentation; support development teams to ensure evidence meets regulatory standards.
• Contribute to post-market surveillance, including reporting and data analysis.
• Collaborate with distributors and local representatives to ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Provide strategic guidance on future regulatory pathways in coordination with Product and Sales teams.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Medical devices

Documentation

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in high-performance hardware and software solutions used across life sciences and engineering is seeking a Regulatory Manager to join their RA/QA Compliance team.

This role provides the opportunity to work with innovative electromechanical devices, including systems that incorporate software, and support their regulatory strategy across international markets.

Role Overview

You will oversee regulatory submissions and approvals across multiple regions, including the EU, UK, US, and other global markets via distribution networks. You will act as a regulatory ambassador, ensuring all devices meet local and international compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory clearance activities for both new and existing devices across global markets.
• Plan and execute medical device submissions, registrations, and renewals.
• Interact with regulatory authorities and auditors to support Technical File reviews, license applications, and compliance audits.
• Compile, review, and maintain regulatory documentation; support development teams to ensure evidence meets regulatory standards.
• Contribute to post-market surveillance, including reporting and data analysis.
• Collaborate with distributors and local representatives to ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Provide strategic guidance on future regulatory pathways in coordination with Product and Sales teams.

Working Environment

• Hybrid working with a mix of home-based and office-based activity.
• Based in a city with strong academic and research credentials.
• Standard office hours; no expectation of being on-call outside core hours.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in regulatory affairs, quality, or compliance within the medical device industry.
• Experience preparing and submitting Technical Files and supporting EU MDR transitions for Class IIa devices.
• Knowledge of EU MDD and MDR requirements, including legacy device considerations.
• Understanding of US medical device regulations and FDA guidance.
• Familiarity with electromechanical medical devices, including software components.
• Awareness of non-medical device regulations, e.g., low voltage, EMC, or equivalent international standards.
• Strong documentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with MDSAP and medical device regulations in participating countries.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration on regulatory strategy and product development