Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

IEC 61508 Standard Engineering Documentation Medical Device Directive Medical Device Directive Regulatory Compliance Medical Devices Project Assessments Medical Device Directive Electronic Test Equipment Medical Sales Stakeholder Communications

Other Skills

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Technical Acumen
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Communication
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Leadership
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Detail Oriented

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with knowledge of active device architecture
4+ years of experience in manufacturing, auditing, or research focused on active medical devices and hardware testing
Expert-level knowledge of IEC 60601-1 and experience applying these standards in regulatory or design contexts

Requirements:

Lead the creation and optimization of internal processes to assess and certify active medical hardware devices
Authorize and review technical documentation to ensure compliance with international safety and performance standards
Act as the primary technical expert on active devices, defending Scarlet’s methodologies to external regulatory authorities and global hardware manufacturers

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About Jack & Jill

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Job description

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers.

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Job Title: Active Device Specialist

Salary: £75K – £85K + Equity

Company Description: Scarlet - Creandum-backed healthtech startup

Job Description:
As Scarlet’s first Active Device Specialist, you will pioneer the expansion from software into hardware medical devices. You’ll design assessment processes from scratch, evaluate technical documentation for innovative active devices, and serve as the internal authority on IEC 60601-1 standards, directly accelerating market access for life-saving medical technology.

Location: London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

Rare opportunity to be the founding specialist for a new function, transitioning a successful software-focused Notified Body into the hardware space.
Join a high-growth startup backed by top-tier investors like Creandum with exponentially growing revenue and established product-market fit.
Significant impact on global healthcare by defining the regulatory path for the world’s most advanced medical hardware and AI-integrated devices.

What you will do:

Lead the creation and optimization of Scarlet’s internal processes for assessing and certifying active medical hardware devices.
Authorize and review technical documentation for cutting-edge active devices to ensure compliance with international safety and performance standards.
Act as the primary technical expert in active devices, defending Scarlet’s methodologies to external regulatory authorities and global hardware manufacturers.

The ideal candidate:

Holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with a deep understanding of active device architecture.
Brings 4+ years of professional experience in manufacturing, auditing, or research specifically focused on active medical devices and hardware testing.
Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of the IEC 60601-1 family of standards and experience implementing these requirements in a regulatory or design context.

Who are Jack & Jill?
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And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps
Step 1. Visit our website.
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Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
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