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Graduate Regulatory Affairs Associate – Medical Devices

Royal Leamington Spa
2 months ago
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Join a market-leading healthcare company with over 40 years of global experience. Our client manufactures high-quality medical devices in the UK and supply products to over 70 countries.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a specialist field within the life sciences industry and gain hands-on experience in a growing SME, learning the business from the bottom up

The Role:

As a Graduate Regulatory Affairs Associate, you will support the compliance of our medical device portfolio with international regulations

Responsibilities include:

  • Compliance assurance

    Ensuring that medical devices meet all legal requirements before they are sold

  • Product development support

    Guiding the development and lifecycle management of new and existing medical devices to ensure they meet regulatory standards

  • Market surveillance

    Monitoring the performance and safety of devices already on the market and reporting any issues to the appropriate regulatory body

  • Documentation and submissions

    Preparing and submitting required documentation to regulatory agencies for approval

  • Risk assessment

    Analysing and managing the risks associated with medical devices to ensure patient safety

  • Liaising with authorities such as the MHRA

    Communicating with regulatory bodies, such as MHRA, to provide information and address concerns

    While primarily office-based, the role involves occasional travel to manufacturing sites and trade shows, so a full UK driving licence is required.

    Requirements:

  • Graduate in Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

  • Strong attention to detail, communication, and analytical skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • An understanding of regulatory affairs

  • Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not provided)

    What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Structured training and mentoring in Medical Regulatory Affairs

  • Supportive and Friendly Team

  • Exposure to global compliance frameworks and career progression opportunities

  • Free on-site parking, early finish at 2:30pm Fridays, company pension scheme

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