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.

• 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

• 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.