QARA Officer

A growing medical device manufacturer & distributor in Bristol Area is looking to add a Quality & Regulatory Officer to their UK team, supporting manufacturing, distribution, new product development and international markets.

This is a hands-on role covering ISO 13485 quality systems and global regulatory compliance, ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end and working closely with operations, suppliers and regulatory bodies.

What you’ll be doing :

* Maintaining and improving the ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 Quality Management System Ensuring compliance with UKCA, EU MDR, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other global regulations

* Managing Notified Body and Competent Authority audits (surveillance & recertification)

* Leading complaints, CAPAs, vigilance, FSCA/FSN and non-conformance investigations

* Owning technical files, risk management files and DHF/DMR documentation

* Supporting post-market surveillance and clinical evaluation activities

* Reviewing and approving labelling, IFUs, artwork and promotional materials

* Supporting supplier quality, audits and risk reviews

* Providing QARA input into new product development and change control

* Supporting product registrations across UK, EU and ROW markets

What we’re looking for:

* Experience in Quality & Regulatory roles within medical devices

* Strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and medical device regulations

* Confidence working with technical files, risk management and audits

* Comfortable operating in a manufacturing and distribution environment

* Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, suppliers and management

* Degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent experience preferred

If you’re a hands-on QARA professional looking for a role with real ownership and exposure across the full product lifecycle, this one’s worth a conversation