Regulatory Affairs Manager

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.



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Job Description

The Regulatory Affairs manager serves as a key regulatory contact for Authorised Representative activities and supports the effective implementation and maintenance of regulatory compliance processes related to those activities.

The Regulatory Affairs Manager will provide regulatory expertise and oversight to ensure that the activities within the EU RA team meet the regulatory requirements of EU, UK, and Swiss Authorised Representatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the centre of regulatory strategy, compliance, and stakeholder engagement in a highly regulated and fast-evolving industry.

Job responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with applicable EU, UK, and Swiss regulations by fulfilling the responsibilities of the Waters Authorised Representative and supporting related Economic Operator obligations.

Review and approve Authorised Representative mandates, agreements, and regulatory documentation, and act as a regulatory signatory where required.

Develop, maintain, and improve procedures, work instructions, and quality system processes supporting Authorised Representative activities and regulatory compliance.

Provide regulatory guidance on Authorised Representative, importer, distributor, and other Economic Operator requirements to internal and external stakeholders.

Support regulatory inspections, audits, and interactions with Competent Authorities, Notified Bodies, customers, and other stakeholders, including the timely management of regulatory inquiries and escalations.

Monitor regulatory developments, assess business impact, and support implementation of regulatory and organizational changes while driving continuous improvement of Economic Operator processes.

May perform other duties as required in support of the EMEA RA department.

​Education and Experience:

Educated to a minimum of Batchelor’s or Master’s degree level, preferably in a scientific, engineering, regulatory or related discipline.

A minimum of 5 years relevant experience working within quality or regulatory affairs department in the medical devices or in vitro diagnostic medical device industry.

Experience with EU MDR, IVDR, MedDo, IvDO, MHRA and Economic Operator requirements is preferred.

Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, or Competent Authority interactions is desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong Knowledge of medical devices or in vitro diagnostic medical devices regulations in Europe, Switzerland and UK.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Organised, analytical thinker with good attention to detail.

Ability to resolve problems and to make appropriate regulatory decisions.

Accountability for the achievement of key operational or functional goals.

Ability to adapt to changing deadlines.

Good computer skills (Advanced with Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Please note: This role is based in Enniscorthy, Ireland where you will be required to be on site 4 days per week.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers .

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Primary Work Location

IRL Wexford - Enniscorthy

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Salary Range Information

€75,900.00 - €115,725.00 EUR Annual