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Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Medical Devices)

Rise Technical
Bishop's Stortford
1 year ago
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An excellent role on offer for an individual with strong regulatory affairs experience within the medical device sector looking to play a key role at an industry leading company.

Do you have regulatory affairs experience within the medical devices sector? Would you like to work for a world leading company?

Established for over 50 years, this multi-national company specialise in the design and manufacture of high precision equipment used within a range of industries. They've gone from strength to strength in recent years and are now looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join their expert team.

In this role you will be tasked with providing regulatory support and guidance for medical device projects. This will involve producing regulatory submissions, creating and maintaining technical files, and advising on design projects.
This role would therefore suit an individual with extensive regulatory experience within the medical device sector who is looking for a new challenge and the chance to play a key role at an industry leading company.

The Role:

Regulatory support and guidance for medical projects Producing regulatory submissions Creating and maintaining technical files £SalaryDOE + Bonus + Flexible Working + Excellent Benefits

The Person:

Proven regulatory affairs experience Experience with medical devices Strong understanding of relevant quality and regulatory requirements Commutable to Bishop's Stortford

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