Head of Regulatory and Compliance

A Bit About Us

We're Doccla, and we're redefining where and how healthcare is delivered.

Our Virtual Ward and Remote Monitoring Solutions enable hospitals and health systems to care for patients at home. We support patients across the full care journey-from early discharge and acute recovery to long-term condition management and proactive care.

We provide everything clinicians need to deliver safe, effective Virtual Care: medical-grade devices, logistics, patient onboarding, EHR integration, and an end-to-end clinical platform built around real-world workflows.

We currently work with over 60% of NHS ICBs and supporting health systems across the including UK, Ireland, France, and the DACH region to reduce hospital pressure, improve outcomes, and create a more resilient model of care.

We're backed by top European investors, having secured £35m in Series B funding led by Lakestar, with participation from Elaia, General Catalyst, Speedinvest, and Bertelsmann.

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to join Doccla at a key stage in our growth.

We're building the category leader in Virtual Care and Remote Patient Monitoring. You'll be part of a highly entrepreneurial, mission-driven team that combines expertise across clinical, technical, commercial, and operational domains.

We're solving real problems for patients and health systems-and growing fast.

️ What You'll Do as a Head of Regulatory and Compliance

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Regulatory and Compliance to lead Doccla's strategic approach to regulatory affairs and organisational compliance. This is a senior position with a dual focus:

1. Regulatory Affairs - steering our Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and AI-enabled product portfolio through complex global regulatory landscapes.
   
   

2. Compliance & Legal Governance - ensuring we operate within applicable laws, data protection frameworks, and ethical standards while maintaining strong corporate governance.

This role is central to Doccla's mission to deliver safe, effective, and innovative healthcare solutions. You will report directly to the CFO/COO, manage a high-performing team of 6, and engage with senior stakeholders across the business.

What Experience You'll Bring to the Team

Regulatory Affairs

• Provide regulatory strategic leadership in management for SaMD, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and enabling innovation in regulated software development.
  
  

• Partner with the Head of RAQA and lead interpretation and implementation of regulatory frameworks including: EU MDR, UK MDR, MHRA guidance on Software as Medical Devices
  
  

• Oversee creation and maintenance of technical documentation, and regulatory strategies tailored for AI-based medical devices.
  
  

• Monitor emerging regulatory trends globally and translate them into actionable strategies for business, product, and engineering teams
  
  

• Take on the role as Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC)

Compliance, Legal, and Data Governance

• Ensure company-wide compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations across operational jurisdictions.
  
  

• Own and oversee data protection and privacy compliance, ensuring alignment with GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and other relevant frameworks.
  
  

• Partner with internal legal resources and external counsel to interpret new legislation, manage regulatory risks, and maintain strong governance practices.
  
  

• Lead internal compliance audits, incident reporting, and remediation processes.
  
  

• Champion a culture of ethical operations and proactive risk management.
  
  

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a strategic partner to the Senior Leadership and translate regulatory complexity into clear and concise recommendations

• Liaise with Commercial, Technology, and Operations teams to align product roadmaps with regulatory and compliance obligations.
  
  

Represent Doccla in engagements with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.

What We're Looking For

• 10-15 years in senior Regulatory Affairs and Compliance leadership within medical devices or healthcare technology.

• Experienced in leading high-performing teams, managing complex submissions, audits, and multi-jurisdictional regulatory engagement.
  
  

• Skilled communicator with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.
  
  

• Proven track record of shaping regulatory and compliance strategy ensuring this is seamlessly embedded as part of the overall company strategy.
  
  

• Deep expertise in SaMD, AI governance, and global compliance regimes (GDPR and equivalent).
  
  

• Deep knowledge of key standards and regulations: EU MDR, UK MDR, MHRA guidance.

Personal Skills

• Visionary leader with a strategic mindset and the ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
  
  

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

• Highly detail-oriented without losing sight of strategic priorities.
  
  

• Resilient and adaptable in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
  
  

• Strong ethical compass with a passion for patient safety and operational excellence.

How We Work

We empower everyone at Doccla to take ownership of their work and the company's mission. We act ethically and always put patient safety and outcomes first.

To thrive here, you'll need a can-do attitude and an action-oriented approach, along with a willingness to learn and grow through open feedback.

We're a hybrid team, with offices in London, Denmark, Germany, and Stockholm. Most of our team is London-based and enjoys in-person time at our WeWork HQ 1-3 days per week, where you'll find great lunch, barista coffee, and a pet-friendly space. Some roles are fully remote, depending on the team and responsibilities.

What You'll Get

Annual Leave & Holidays
25 days annual leave + up to 8 UK bank holidays
Option to buy or sell holidays

Remote Working
Flexible remote options
£200 remote working stipend

Financial Benefits
Employee stock options
4% pension on full basic pay
️ 4x salary life insurance

Health & Wellness
Private health insurance
4 months full pay for birthing parent
4 weeks full pay for non-birthing parent
Sick pay

In-Office Perks (London HQ)
Free daily lunch
Pet-friendly office

Other Benefits
£500 L&D budget per person
Cycle to work scheme

Via Smart Health:
️ 24/7 GP appointments
Mental health support
Nutrition & fitness advice
Second opinions & health checks

In Return for Your Hard Work

• A competitive compensation package (base + stock options), with half-year and annual performance reviews

• The chance to work on patient-first, system-level healthcare challenges in one of Europe's leading healthtech companies

• Opportunities for growth and leadership-we want you to challenge the status quo, own your impact, and continue developing, with our full support

Diversity at Doccla

We embrace diversity. To build a great product, we need a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We're committed to equal opportunity hiring-regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background. If you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every point.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safer recruitment practices. If the role involves access to children or vulnerable adults, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.

It is an offence to apply for such work if you are barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.