Consultant, Regulatory & Quality Lead, Medical Devices Summary Our client, a growing medical device firm, has engaged GForce to provide a Regulatory & Quality Lead to serve as the technical lead across multiple programs while continuing to develop into a management and leadership role. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Senior Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance Specialist or Senior Regulatory Consultant who has demonstrated technical excellence, has begun leading projects or mentoring junior staff, and is ready to expand into leadership, project management, and strategic consulting. The successful candidate will work directly with leadership, progressively assuming greater responsibility for leading engagements, mentoring junior regulatory professionals, and contributing to the continued growth of the company.
Responsibilities
Regulatory Strategy
Lead or support regulatory strategy throughout the product lifecycle, including FDA pathways (510(k), De Novo, PMA, IDE, Breakthrough Devices) and global regulations (EU MDR, Health Canada, UK, Australia, and other international markets).
Develop regulatory strategies that align compliance requirements with business objectives and commercialization goals.
Quality Systems
Lead and support Quality Management System activities, including FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Design Controls, CAPA, audits, supplier quality, complaint handling, post-market surveillance, and management reviews.
Perform gap assessments and help implement scalable quality systems.
Project Leadership
Serve as the primary regulatory advisor for projects, leading technical discussions, developing regulatory roadmaps, managing project timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and supporting regulatory agency interactions.
Deliver high-quality project outcomes while building strong client relationships.
Mentorship & Business Development
Mentor junior regulatory professionals through coaching, document review, and knowledge sharing.
Support business growth through proposal development, presentations, technical scoping, conference participation, and development of new consulting services.
Professional Development
Stay current on evolving FDA and international regulations, industry standards, AI, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), Digital Health, and emerging medical technologies.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical discipline
Advanced degree preferred
3–7 years of progressive Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance experience within the medical device industry
Experience with FDA QMSR and EU MDR
Nice to Have
Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML), or Digital Health technologies is highly desirable