Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Fleetwood
7 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Senior Process Quality Excellence Specialist

Business Development Manager - Biotech CDMO

Senior Manager, Reimbursement & Market Access

Quality & Regulatory Manager

QA Lead & Qualified Person (QP)

Product Manager – Diagnostics / Life Sciences

Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Specialist - Fylde Coast

We are proud to represent an iconic manufacturer, with a rich history in Lancashire, seeking to recruit an accomplished Regulatory Compliance Specialist, playing a crucial role in the preparation and presentation of relevant regulatory submissions for the registration and approval for sale of their expanding product range, which is sold successfully in many territories worldwide.

Skills required

  • Previous experience in a regulatory affairs and compliance in a regulated manufacturing setting – pharmaceutical, food, beverage, nutraceuticals, medical devices or similar

  • GMP, MHRA, ISO9001, FSSC22000 standards

  • A qualification in Chemistry or another scientific discipline would be advantageous

  • Experience specifically in packaging compliance and legal labelling

  • Knowledge of/interest in packaging sustainability and recyclables

  • Exposure to an international customer and distribution network would be beneficial

  • Ability to confidently liaise with, advise and guide a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and prioritise a very varied workload

  • Strong attention to detail, and a love for minutia!

    This business has major investment plans which will positively challenge the technical and compliance teams on an ongoing basis over the next several years, and will offer a variety of exciting improvement projects to become involved in, long term career potential and excellent job security

    This role can offer a partial hybrid working arrangement after a period of training

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

Biotechnology Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

As we move into 2026, the biotechnology jobs market in the UK is going through rapid change. Funding cycles are tighter, some organisations are restructuring or consolidating, & yet demand for specialist biotech skills remains strong – particularly in areas like cell & gene therapy, bioprocessing, mRNA platforms, bioinformatics & regulatory affairs. New therapies are coming through the pipeline, advanced manufacturing facilities are scaling up, & digital tools are transforming lab & clinical workflows. At the same time, some roles are being automated, outsourcing patterns are shifting, & hiring standards are rising. Whether you are a biotech job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter trying to build teams in a complex market, understanding the key biotechnology hiring trends for 2026 will help you stay ahead.

Jobs

Biotechnology Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK biotechnology hiring has shifted from title-led CV screens to capability-driven assessments that emphasise validated lab results, documentation, GxP/QA/RA awareness, data literacy, digital biology tools & measurable impact from bench to bedside. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for wet-lab scientists, bioprocess/CMC engineers, QC/QA specialists, RA/clinical professionals, bioinformatics/data scientists & platform engineers. Who this is for: Biologists, biochemists, biotechnologists, cell & gene therapy scientists, upstream/downstream processing engineers, QA/QC analysts, validation engineers, regulatory affairs specialists, clinical trial professionals, bioinformaticians, data scientists & biotech product/operations managers targeting roles in the UK.

Jobs

Why Biotechnology Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Biotechnology once meant pipettes, lab benches & research reports. But in today’s UK job market, biotech careers are no longer confined to wet labs or sequencing centres. As the sector expands into gene therapies, synthetic biology, personalised medicine, agricultural biotech, and bioinformatics, professionals are expected to integrate not just biology & chemistry, but also law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. This change reflects a broader truth: biotechnology doesn’t happen in isolation. It impacts people’s health, the environment, food supply & society at large. That means careers in biotech now require more than scientific knowledge — they demand legal awareness, ethical reasoning, patient empathy, clear communication, and user-centred design. In this article, we’ll explore why biotech careers in the UK are becoming multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design are shaping job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers need to do to succeed in this transformed landscape.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.