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Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Graduate Apprentice
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Job Description
Job title: Regulatory Affairs Specialist- Graduate Apprentice x2
Department: Regulatory Affairs
Location: Delta Park, Fareham (moving to the Vision Centre, Southampton in September 2026)
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 to 4:30
A brighter future awaits you
CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
Job Summary – What To Expect
As a Graduate Apprentice RA Specialist, you will work on rotation in the Regulatory team to support writing, and compiling regulatory technical documentation for obtaining approvals within market, with 20% of your time spent in training with TOPRA as part of the apprenticeship program to obtain an MSc in Regulatory Affairs.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Preparing, compiling, and submitting regulatory documents for the registration of current and new products in assigned markets.
- Monitoring pending submissions to ensure timely approvals- communicating to management any identified delays that may impact business expectations.
- Working with in-country representatives, contractors or perform independent research to determine regulatory requirements for product registrations and pertinent regulatory intelligence in responsible regions.
- Interacting with Regulatory Affairs personnel at regulatory agencies, consultants, contract manufacturers, and distributors to ensure requirements are understood and submissions are complete and accurate to avoid any potential delays in approval.
- Providing input to Regulatory Affairs Impact Documents (RAIDS) from local market perspective.
- Exhibiting professional behaviour with internal and external business associates that reflects positively on CooperVision.
- Acting as a resource to the regions on quality issues and propose changes to minimise risks and enhance quality, reliability, safety and productivity.
- Full commitment to the TOPRA apprenticeship programme for 30 months to obtain an MSc in Regulatory Affairs.
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The Apprenticeship
A Full Job Description Is Available Upon Request.
The Regulatory Affairs Apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with TOPRA, the professional membership organisation for individuals working within healthcare regulatory affairs. This programme runs for 30 months and provides master’s-level (Level 7) training in regulatory affairs. Apprentices spend 20% of their time undertaking regulatory training, with the remaining 80% dedicated to on-the-job experience. Throughout the programme, apprentices complete a series of assessments designed to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required. Additional assessments are carried out during the training period to reinforce learning and monitor progress.
Travel
Position may require occasional (5%) local or international travel to CooperVision facilities, government agencies, Customers, trade shows or training courses.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
- Ability to read and understand technical material.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organization skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literacy, with intermediate skill in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook, and some knowledge of relational database systems, e.g. Agile Project Management system.
- Ability to work effectively either alone or as part of a team. Managing time effectively and completing tasks on time with general supervision.
- Flexibility, with ability to self-manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work effectively in multinational/multicultural environments.
- Flexibility to work across the UK sites.
- Full, current driving license.
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Experience & Education
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline
- In order to be eligible to complete the regulatory affairs apprenticeship with TOPRA, candidates must have one of the following English and Maths qualifications. They will not be permitted to start the apprenticeship training until evidence of these qualifications is received.
- GCSE at grade C or above, or Scottish Standard Grade Credit at level 2 or above, or Scottish Higher Level at grade C or above, or have a pass for a functional skills level 2, or the equivalent.
- This is an entry level graduate position. Candidates must display CooperVision values (Dedicated, Innovative, Friendly, Partners, Do the Right Thing)
- Eligibility to Work in the UK
What we offer
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!
We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.
We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision.
What you can expect
As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.
If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.
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