Regulatory Affairs Manager Watford

Regulatory Affairs Manager UK&ILocation: Watford, Hertfordshire, United KingdomWork Arrangement: Flexible Work ArrangementAt Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeThe Quality & Regulatory Affairs Manager for the UK and Ireland is responsible for regulatory compliance, post-market surveillance, and quality system compliance to ISO 13485 for Medtronic Ltd. This role leads the UKI QRA team and serves as the primary contact with UK and Irish regulatory agencies, including the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), and relevant Health Technology Assessment (HTA) bodies. The Manager provides regulatory expertise for local projects and ensures compliance with UK and EU requirements.Responsibilities may include the following, and other duties may be assigned:Lead and develop the UKI Quality & Regulatory Affairs teamOwn and maintain UKRP, Human Tissue Import Licence, and BioPharma Import Licence activities for Medtronic Ltd, acting as the main contact for relevant authoritiesMonitor regulatory changes across the UK and EU, assess impact, and drive updates to regional and local proceduresCoordinate internal and external audits and inspectionsMaintain ISO 13485 certificationOversee Post-Market Surveillance activities in the UK and Ireland, including field safety corrective actions, notifications, execution reporting, and responses to MHRA and HPRA requests for additional informationDeploy enterprise QRA strategy and initiatives across UKIProvide and/or coordinate local training on regulatory affairs and quality topicsRequired Knowledge and Experience:Significant experience in Regulatory Affairs and Quality within the medical device industryProven leadership and people development experienceStrong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skillsHands-on, rigorous approach with strong analytical and strategic thinking abilitiesSolid organizational and project management skillsBenefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Pay range: United Kingdom: £71,760.00 – £107,640.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people.It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law….