Clinical Safety Lead

We're looking for a Clinical Safety Lead to own our clinical governance framework end-to-end. You'll ensure that every feature, every model update, and every product decision meets the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

This is a critical role at Medelic. We're building AI that helps with clinical decision-making, and we take that responsibility seriously. You'll work across the entire company - with engineering, product, and clinical teams, to embed safety into everything we do.

What You'll Do

• Own and evolve our clinical safety management system
• Lead DCB0129 compliance and maintain our Clinical Safety Case
• Conduct clinical risk assessments for new features and changes
• Design and oversee clinical validation studies
• Work with engineering to build safety monitoring and alerting systems
• Chair our Clinical Safety Group and manage incident response
• Liaise with regulators and maintain our MHRA registration
• Build relationships with clinical advisors and external safety experts

What We're Looking For

• Registered healthcare professional (GMC, NMC, or equivalent)
• DCB0129 Clinical Safety Officer certification
• 3+ years of experience in clinical safety or clinical governance
• Experience with health IT systems and digital health products
• Strong understanding of UK healthcare regulations (MHRA, CQC)
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and clinical teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI/ML-based medical devices
• Background in primary care or general practice
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or IEC 62304
• Experience with EU MDR compliance
• Equity: Meaningful equity stake in a growing company
• Private health insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• £1,500 annual learning budget
• Flexible working (hybrid or remote)
• Enhanced parental leave