Regulatory Affairs Manager

  • GxPeople Global
  • City, London
  • Nov 11, 2026
Full time Biotech Science Research

Job Description

Regulatory Affairs Manager Medical Devices

London Hybrid Permanent I Salary Dependant on Experience

I m working exclusively with an innovative, venture-backed medical device company in London that is gearing up for a FDA 510(k) submission. They re hiring a Regulatory Affairs Manager, who will own regulatory strategy from day one.

The role

  • Lead the company s 510(k) through FDA review and clearance, including predicate strategy, substantial equivalence and Additional Information responses
  • Act as the primary FDA contact and lead Pre-Submission meetings
  • Coordinate test evidence across engineering, CROs and test houses (electrical safety, software, biocompatibility, bench, sterilisation)
  • Build US post-market processes: registration and listing, UDI/GUDID, MDR, complaints and recalls
  • Assess design and manufacturing changes for 510(k) impact
  • Shape the UK and EU MDR strategy as the business grows
  • Grow the regulatory function over time, including budgets, consultants and, in time, a team

What you ll bring

  • 6-7+ years regulatory affairs experience in medical devices
  • Hands-on authorship of at least one successful FDA 510(k)
  • Direct FDA interaction experience, such as Pre-Subs and AI responses
  • Working knowledge of 21 CFR 820 (QMSR), ISO 13485 and ISO 14971
  • Experience with active or electromechanical Class II/III devices (IEC 60601, IEC 62304) is a strong plus
  • EU MDR and RAC are a bonus
  • Comfortable in a small, fast-moving team where you ll be hands-on
  • Right to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)

Why it s worth a look

  • You ll own regulatory strategy at the most important point in the company s life: FDA submission and US launch
  • A direct line to the CEO, with real influence on the business
  • Equity through share options
  • Occasional US and European travel