Regulatory Affairs Consultant (Freelance - Medical Devices)


Grenoble
Contract
Negotiable
CR/588648_1776333269
Regulatory Affairs Consultant (Freelance - Medical Devices)

Regulatory Affairs Consultant (Freelance - Medical Devices)

Location: Grenoble, France (hybrid - on‑site presence with flexibility)
Contract Length: 12 months (strong likelihood of extension)
Start Date: May 2026

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the definition and execution of EU MDR regulatory strategy for both new development and lifecycle products, including Class IIb medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
  • Own and update technical documentation (Technical File / Design Dossier) to support CE marking, NB questions, and ongoing compliance.
  • Work closely with R&D, Clinical Affairs, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded early and pragmatically.
  • Act as a hands‑on regulatory subject matter expert, providing guidance on MDR interpretation, classification, GSPR mapping, and change impact.
  • Support Notified Body interactions, including preparation for reviews, responses to questions, and audit readiness activities.
  • Contribute to regulatory inspections and external audits (ISO 13485, MDR), ensuring documentation and processes meet current expectations.
  • Support global registration activities as required (e.g. EU, FDA interface, alignment with international submissions) and ensure activities comply with the Quality Management System.

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Proven Regulatory Affairs experience within medical devices, ideally within Grenoble or similar MedTech clusters.
  • Class IIb device experience is essential; experience with implantable, high‑risk, or technically complex devices is strongly preferred.
  • Previous consulting or freelance experience
  • Working proficiency in English required; French is highly beneficial given the local ecosystem.