Head of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
Posted 21 hours 21 minutes ago by Jobtailor
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB1 0
Job Description
- Lead the development and execution of Qureight's regulatory strategy, ensuring alignment with global standards and business objectives.
- Drive regulatory submissions and clearances for SaMD, AIaMD, and biomarker validations, acting as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities (e.g., FDA, MHRA, etc) and notified bodies.
- Design and execute Qureight's digital biomarker validation strategy in the US and EU markets.
- Provide expert guidance on software regulation, including ISO 62304, ISO 82304, ISO 14971, ISO 34971, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001, ensuring all systems and processes are compliant.
- Stay ahead of emerging regulations and AI guidance, proactively adapting Qureight's strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
- Revolutionise Qureight's quality processes and systems, implementing best-in-class frameworks to enhance efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
- Ensure all clinical operations adhere to ICH-GCP guidelines (R2/R3), applicable regulations, and internal quality standards.
- Lead the implementation, improvement and validation of new processes, procedures, and IT systems (e.g., eQMS, eTMF) to support GxP compliance and operational excellence.
- Oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections, ensuring findings are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Partner with Clinical Operations, IT, Engineering, and Science Teams to integrate quality and regulatory requirements into digital platforms, AI-enabled solutions, and GxP-relevant systems.
- Embed a culture of quality awareness through training, workshops, and mentoring, ensuring all staff are competent and compliant with GCP, ISO standards, and internal policies.
- Support the Quality Manager in maintaining the Business Management System (BMS) as it relates to GCP and clinical operations.
- Develop and track quality objectives and performance metrics, aligning them with organisational goals and regulatory expectations.
- Oversee a robust risk management framework that ensures proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of quality and compliance risks across all operations.
- Drive a data-informed approach to continuous improvement, leveraging quality metrics, trends, and industry benchmarks to shape strategic priorities and operational excellence.
- Champion a risk-based quality culture, ensuring accountability, transparency, and resilience in all processes, systems, and teams.
- Ensure the organisation anticipates and adapts to evolving regulatory and quality challenges, maintaining agility and compliance in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrable experience in regulatory affairs and quality assurance, with a strong focus on software/AI regulation (SaMD/AIaMD) and clinical trial compliance.
- Deep expertise in ICH-GCP (R2/R3), ISO 62304, ISO 82304, ISO 14971, ISO 34971, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001, with a proven track record of successful regulatory submissions and clearances.
- Experience of biomarker validation pathways,
- Extensive experience in leading quality transformations, including the design and implementation of QMS, SOPs, and IT systems (e.g., eQMS, eTMF).
- Strong background in risk-based quality management, with the ability to balance compliance with operational efficiency.
- Experience in interacting with regulatory authorities (e.g.FDA, MHRA, IMDRF) and leading audits/inspections.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver training programs on GCP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills, with a strategic mindset and execution-focused approach.
- Superb communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities, with the gravitas to influence at all levels.
- It's a bonus if you have the following:
- Experience of digital biomarker validation, especially in medical imaging.
- Experience with clinical imaging technologies, workflows, or core lab operations.
- Familiarity with DICOM standards, imaging protocols, or clinical data management systems.
Demonstrates expertise in regulatory affairs and quality assurance, particularly in software and AI regulation, with a strong focus on ICH-GCP and ISO standards. Proven ability to lead quality transformations and develop training programs while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Regulatory Affairs Expertise
- Quality Management System (QMS) Implementation
- ICH-GCP Compliance
- ISO Standards Knowledge
- Risk-Based Quality Management
- Regulatory Submissions
- Biomarker Validation
- Software Regulation
- Clinical Trial Compliance
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Training Development
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- SaMD
- AIaMD
- FDA
- MHRA
- ISO 62304
- ISO 82304
- ISO 14971
- ISO 13485
- ISO 27001
- ISO 42001
- EQMS
- ETMF
- Clinical Data Management Systems