Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs Manager

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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Job Description:

? Location: Italy or Spain - You will be required to travel during this period

A leading global MedTech organisation 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:

• Provide strategic direction for Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Post-Market activities across Western and Southern Europe
• Lead governance meetings, reporting performance, risks, and issues to regional leadership
• Develop, monitor, and report RAQA metrics; drive continuous process improvements
• Manage RAQA integration for new acquisitions and system harmonisation
• Act as primary liaison with Competent Authorities, Notified Bodies, and Trade Associations
• Plan and lead internal and external audits, ensuring timely closure of findings
• Define and cascade KPIs, objectives, and targets; recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing talent
• Ensure environmental management compliance where applicable, including local reporting and management reviews
• 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
• 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 up to 20% across the region

? Interested? Send your CV directly to [emailprotected] or view all open positions at https://www.elemed.eu/vacancies/

? 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, specialising 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.