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
Requirements
  • 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
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • Regulatory Submissions
  • Biomarker Validation
  • Software Regulation
  • Clinical Trial Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Training Development
Soft Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
Industry Keywords
  • SaMD
  • AIaMD
  • FDA
  • MHRA
  • ISO 62304
  • ISO 82304
  • ISO 14971
  • ISO 13485
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 42001
Tools & Technologies
  • EQMS
  • ETMF
  • Clinical Data Management Systems