Regulatory Affairs Project Manager

Adecco is currently hiring a Regulatory Affairs
Project Manager for a contract opportunity supporting an international regulatory team in the medical device industry. This role is ideal for an experienced regulatory affairs professional with strong project management expertise and a background in In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) medical devices. If you enjoy leading cross-functional regulatory projects, developing regulatory strategies, and ensuring compliance with global regulations, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the successful commercialization of innovative healthcare products.

• Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year
• Location: Ottawa, ON
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours
• Employment Type: Full-time | Temporary Contract (August 2026 – December 2027)
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

• Lead and coordinate regulatory work streams for IVD medical device projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and global regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the International Regulatory Team to develop, document, and execute regulatory strategies supporting product development, registration, and commercialization.
• Develop and maintain regulatory project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, identify regulatory risks, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize project impact.
• Support regulatory activities throughout the product lifecycle, including product development, submissions, market authorization, and post-market activities.
• Coordinate regulatory deliverables and support international product registrations as required.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide status updates, and communicate progress to internal stakeholders.
• Track regulatory milestones, project metrics, and ensure timely completion of objectives.
• Support market activities and additional regulatory projects as assigned.
• Ensure regulatory activities comply with applicable international regulations, including Health Canada, EU IVDR, and other global regulatory frameworks.

• Must be legally eligible to work and reside in Canada.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline (Canadian or WES-verified credential required).
• Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, or MBA) is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within the medical device or IVD industry.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of project management experience leading cross-functional regulatory projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing IVD regulatory submissions for one or more major international markets.
• Experience working within ISO 13485-compliant quality management systems.
• Experience supporting products regulated under the EU IVDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/746) is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Health Canada Medical Devices Regulations and other global regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional international teams.

• Join an experienced international regulatory team supporting innovative medical device products.
• Lead impactful regulatory projects with global market exposure.
• Work in a collaborative, highly specialized healthcare environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Long-term contract opportunity with meaningful and challenging work.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values — Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity — by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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