Regulatory Affairs Graduate Trainee

Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow. Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Philips’ purpose has never been more relevant. The world and our customers’ needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. That’s why we need you, to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs.

In this role, you have the opportunity to make life better

You will do so by providing Regulatory support for New Product Development and Sustaining efforts in UK, USA, EU and international markets for assigned medical devices. You will directly support registration and licensing in the US, Canada and EU and indirectly support the International Market groups for all other licensing.  You will work as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist on problems of diverse scope where analysis of regulatory data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. The development of the solution requires a multi-disciplinary approach and knowledge of regulatory principles, theories and concepts.

You are responsible for:

• Plan, generate, and coordinate worldwide regulatory submissions for product/solution licensing, and maintenance of existing regulatory licenses, including change submissions and associated submission testing activities, with senior support as needed.
• Develop and maintain Technical Documentation Files in accordance with EU regulation. Prepare regulatory documentation such as biological evaluation files, clinical evaluation reports, and essential requirements / GSPR checklists.
• Develop regulatory plans and provide regulatory input which ensures regulatory requirements are met and maintained throughout the product marketing lifecycle, including new product introductions and product changes, with senior support as needed.
• Provide regulatory support to product development teams throughout the design control process, including the analysis of applicable standards, guidance on risk assessment and effective implementation of the regulatory plans.
• Responsible for supporting implementing global regulatory strategy and roadmaps through understanding the competitive market landscape and product marketing strategy.
• Review the impact of changes to standards and regulations, assisting with any required conformance and engineering change activities. 
• Support the Regulatory team with other regulatory-focused activities as required.
• Manage multiple projects, department initiatives, and day-to-day tasks.

You are a part of:

A global company within a business providing remote monitoring and resuscitation solutions for pre-hospital and critical care services that are truly lifesaving.  A fast growing and innovative Quality & Regulatory team, within an ever-changing environment, located in Farnborough, UK. The Regulatory team enables meaningful innovation for our customers by collaborating with and guiding the business to achieve regulatory compliance in a rapidly changing environment. You will receive support from a team of professionals within the area who will provide you with all the necessary training required to succeed in your role.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

• Related Bachelor’s degree ideally within Biomedical Engineering or the Sciences
• A demonstrable interest to develop a career within Regulatory Affairs within the health tech industry
• Related internship or post graduate experience in regulatory affairs preferred,.  Unique combinations of education and experience may be substituted if youprovide the essential skill sets for the position
• Experience with writing, updating and maintaining technical or scientific documentation is desirable
• Some knowledge of medical device regulations (21CFR), FDA law, MDD/MDR, other global laws and regulations
• A background in Design Controls is desirable
• Experience with product standards, particularly in electro-medical devices (IEC 60601 series) and medical device software (IEC 62304, IEC 82304) is desirable

In return, we offer you a challenging, innovative environment with great opportunities for you to explore. Our benefits are very competitive and designed around your preferences, At Philips, we value that our people can be healthy and do well and that you feel cared for and listened to. We also believe that we are at our best as a company when you are at yours as a person.  Thus, we offer competitive benefits, a flexible work schedule and access to regular local health & well-being focused activities.  

This is in addition to:

• A competitive graduate salary
• Access to a wide variety of flexible company benefits, including matched pension contributions, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• Philips University is available to all employees for learning and development opportunities.
• 25 days holiday allowance from the beginning, plus bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies which offer enhanced maternity and paternity schemes
• The Philips Employee Shop which allows employees to buy Philips products at discounted prices
• An Employee Assistance Program is available for all Philips employees and their families. As well as being a confidential support line, it also offers practical financial and life management advice 24 /7 and is completely confidential

Recruitment Process:

Please submit your detailed CV along with a motivational statement / cover letter outlining why the Regulatory Affairs Graduate Trainee role at Philips would be of interest to you as soon as possible as applications will be assessed on a first come first served basis.. If you meet the minimum requirements you will then be invited to a video interview in January followed by business interviews.

How we work at Philips

There are three core ways that define our ways of working – embracing flexibility, being at our best, and impactful collaboration. We believe this enables us to deliver an outstanding experience to our customers and create the best place to work for people who share our passion. As a collaborative team, we are looking forward to you joining us in our new vibrant and exciting offices in Farnborough, Hampshire, working in an agile working environment.

Why should you join Philips?

We are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common. An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers’ needs. It’s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions – the kind that make a real difference – when it matters most.

Working at Philips is more than a job. It’s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work, focused on innovative, customer-first health technology solutions. Help us improve the health and well-being of billions of people, every year. Ultimately creating a career that no one could have planned for. Even you.

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Equal opportunities

Philips are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to enable your participation in the interview process, please advise us of this in your application.