Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Southampton

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist will provide regulatory support and direction to products from concept to launch. The Sr. RA Specialist follows the regulatory strategy for assigned corporate projects. Assists in creating, developing, and implementing global regulatory affairs procedures for marketed products and ensures the company’s regulatory compliance status. The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist fulfils some responsibilities of the Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance, per Article 15 (3) of the MDR, in a shared capacity.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities

• Registration Activity: Prepares, compiles, and submits regulatory documents for the registration of current and new products in assigned markets. Maintains submission documents and agile databases accurately and timely. Monitors pending submissions to ensure timely approvals and communicates any identified delays to management. Monitors approved registrations regarding expiry and ensures management is aware of action required to renew in a timely manner. Interacts with Regulatory Affairs personnel at regulatory agencies, consultants, contract manufacturers, and distributors to ensure requirements are understood and submissions are complete and accurate. Works with in-country representatives or performs independent research to determine regulatory requirements for product registrations. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regional and national regulations, guidelines, and advisory documents required for marketing CooperVision products. Communicates applicable regulatory requirements to CooperVision Regulatory Affairs management and business partners. Analyses impact and communicates changes in regulations or requirements to management.
• Compilation of Technical Documentation: Authors STED and GSPR documents and compiles Notified Body submissions in line with CooperVision Technical documentation procedures for MDD and/or MDR. Supports RA Management with Notified Body requests for information.
• Support to CooperVision Processes: Represents the perspective of regulatory affairs to the company. Interprets general business objectives and effectively presents information to manager and regions. Reviews and approves product labelling. Initiates IFUs and other required product labelling in line with relevant UK, EU, ACE & MENA requirements. Supports “Own Brand” and “Private label” customers and liaises with EU Competent Authorities and other Ministries of health as necessary. Provides input to Regulatory Affairs Impact Documents (RAIDS) from UK EU, ACE & MENA perspective. Undertakes other administrative tasks to support CE marking and regional registrations. Responsible for exhibiting professional behaviour with internal and external business associates that reflects positively on CooperVision. Acts as a resource to the regions on quality issues and proposes changes to minimise risks and enhance quality, reliability, safety, and productivity. Acts as spokesperson regarding CooperVision practices, public policy, and business interests; arranges for technical explanations from internal or external experts. Supports RA compliance activities as necessary in assigned regions.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline preferred.
• 3-6 years of medical device regulatory experience.
• Technical writing experience.
• Experience evaluating manufacturing changes for impact on global regulatory affairs submissions.
• Medical device industry experience including strong working knowledge and experience with MDD and MDR.
• Extensive network-building experience.
• Experience in electronic document management systems.
• Working knowledge of medical device regulations strongly preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 13485 requirements and EU medical device regulations.
• Ability to read and understand technical material.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively either alone or as part of a team.
• Managing time effectively and completing tasks on time with general supervision.
• Experienced at reviewing and approving product labelling.
• Flexible and able to self-manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work effectively in multinational/multicultural environments.
• Flexibility to work across the UK sites.
• Ability to operate in a business-driven model providing quick analysis and concrete action plans.
• Must have the ability to build relationships and influence decision makers.
• Comprehension of industry developments and changes in the political environment.
• Capability to interact effectively and credibly at senior levels.

What we offer: You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including health cash plan, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme, and much more! We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.

What you can expect: As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network, and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.