Regulatory Affairs Specialist

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

The role:

The primary responsibilities of the position are to drive improvements in regulatory affairs processes, systems and infrastructure whilst supporting regulatory strategy and registration across global markets across the entire Regulatory Affairs group. Individuals will be expected to help drive regulatory processes and activities (such as regulatory intelligence, global registrations, review of marketing materials, etc.) and continue to develop strong working relationships within RA group as well as internal/external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership for, and manage, Regulatory requests received from internal and external stakeholders in support of global regulatory and commercial activities, including new, renewal and change submissions.
• Generate and approve regulatory technical documents for various global markets in support of global regulatory and commercial activities.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to coordinate the preparation of documentation, including technical and legal documentation, required in support of global regulatory and commercial activities.
• Generate and execute regulatory strategies for phased launches of new, renewal and change submissions and other major projects whilst liaising with and managing internal and external stakeholders to a defined timescale.
• Work with Regulatory colleagues in local markets to monitor pending and in process submissions and communicate to management any identified delays that may impact business expectations.
• Ensure Regulatory compliance to maintain market approvals.
• Liaise with external consular services agents to coordinate and arrange notary, apostille and legalisation as required.
• Support the business with the implementation and execution of a comprehensive regulatory intelligence system and supporting services.
• Encourage the improvement and alignment of processes across the Regulatory Affairs group.
• Foster thorough knowledge of regulatory principles and compliance with regulatory policies throughout the organization through training and mentorship
• Support base business activities, such as Monthly Reports, master data management, portal/listing information, annual establishment reviews.
• Identify and support or lead process improvement projects to streamline current activities and increase department efficiencies, including the update, enhancement, creation of new internal policies and procedures, and maintenance of existing procedures.
• Supports regulatory compliance to QSR, ISO, MDSAP, CE and other worldwide regulatory requirements as appropriate through customer complaints, internal and external audits, and training systems.
• Regulatory review and approval of documents supporting the QMS and product registrations.
• Maintaining all submission documents, shared drive folders, and databases in an accurate, complete and timely manner to ensure prompt and accurate access to company regulatory information.
• General administration duties, including but not limited to the maintenance of the Regulatory Operations mailbox and raising purchase requisitions on behalf of the global regulatory team.
• Identify and participate in appropriate training events and activities to ensure personal development within the field of regulatory affairs

Authority (if applicable):

To compile and sign truthful and accurate technical documents to support device registrations for all business units.

To raise orders for required certificates of free sale or equivalent utilising company credit card and accurately managing associated expenses. Expenditure over and above the initial expected outlay must be discussed and agreed by Senior Manager, or higher prior to execution.

Skills & Experience:

• Regulatory/Quality experience in medical devices.
• Experience dealing directly with Notified Bodies and global regulatory authorities.
• Preparation and submission of regional technical documentation supporting global registrations across multiple territories globally.
• Continuous improvement mindset with track record of implementing process improvements for regulatory affairs systems.
• Experience of regulatory requirements for medical devices containing animal derived materials preferred.
• Experience of regulatory requirements for medical Devices with an Ancillary medicinal substance preferred.
• Knowledge of compliance with key international standards, such as ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.

Qualifications/Education:

• Preferred Education: Life Science Degree or equivalent.
• RAPS Certification preferred.

Team

Part of a small team. No direct reports.

Reporting to Senior Manager – International Regulatory Affairs, additional direction from Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs Ostomy Care & Continence Care

Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact  

Primary contact will be with the GEM team and other Regulatory colleagues located in local market offices as the main submitters of Reg Ops requests. Will also interact with Regulatory colleagues across all BUs and will have interaction with other departments including but not limited to QC and legal in order to support regulatory submissions.

Travel Requirements

There may be some business-related travel associated with this role dependent on project and / or local market and UK travel associated with this role because some team members are home based and face-to-face contact with line manager and peers may be required.

Attendance of relevant training and development events would be required.

Some destinations may involve overnight stay(s).

Languages

• Speaking:                         Yes                      English*

• Writing/Reading:           Yes                      English*

*additional languages as required or nice to have

Ready to join us?

At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.

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