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Senior Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Professional

Dmitry
Likhaev

12+ years navigating complex regulatory landscapes for medical device and IVD companies across Europe, CIS, and global markets.

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12+
Years of combined Regulatory Affairs
& Quality Assurance expertise
Class I - III
Device classes
MDR/IVDR
6+
Regulatory
frameworks
Barcelona, Spain · EU & Worldwide & Remote

Regulatory expertise that moves with precision

From submission strategy to QMS maintenance, I provide end-to-end regulatory and quality assurance support tailored to your device class, target markets, and business timeline.

PRRC for your EU business

Acting as your Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance under EU MDR/IVDR. I ensure continuous product conformity, maintain required documentation, and serve as the accountable expert before regulatory authorities throughout your device lifecycle.

EU MDREU IVDRLifecycle managementPRRC

Global Regulatory Strategy

Building clear, actionable regulatory roadmaps for markets/ regions including but limited by EU, CIS/EAEU, CEE, MENA, UK, and US markets. From market selection to approval pathways and submission sequencing — translating regulatory complexity into strategic advantage.

EUCISMENAUS FDAMarket Entry

Technical Documentation & Submissions

End-to-end creation and maintenance of Technical Files, CERs/PERs, PMS plans and reports, risk management files per ISO 14971, and GSPR checklists. Submission-ready documentation that satisfies notified body scrutiny across Class I through Class III.

CER/PERPMS/PMSRISO 14971GSPR

QMS Audit & Maintenance

ISO 13485 system implementation, maintenance, and improvement. I support internal audits, prepare organizations for notified body inspections, manage CAPAs, handle nonconformities, and drive continuous improvement — keeping your QMS compliant and effective. I lead external audits for your Suppliers and manufacturing sites/contractors.

ISO 13485Internal AuditsCAPAVigilance

Regulatory expertise across multiple jurisdictions

Every market has its own regulatory DNA. I bring first-hand submission and management experience across major regulatory regions — not theoretical knowledge, but operational expertise from real submissions and approvals.

  • European UnionEU MDR 2017/745
    EU IVDR 2017/746
  • United KingdomUKCA · MHRA
  • CISRussia, Kazakhstan,
    Belarus & more
  • MENAMiddle East &
    North Africa
  • North AmericaUS FDA·Canada
    Documentation support

12+ years in regulated MedTech environments

RA/QA Experience
12+ years of hands-on experience in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance across the full medical device lifecycle
Corporate Background
Multinational corporations — including global MedTech leaders in orthopaedics, diagnostics, and imaging — plus independent contractor roles for EU-regulated startups
Functional Scope
Regulatory Submissions, Quality Management Systems, and Post-Market Surveillance — from strategy through execution
Education Master's in Biophysics · 2006
Certification ISO 13485 Implementation & Inspection · 2019

Independent, senior-level expertise — without agency overhead

Strategic + Hands-On

I don't just advise — I build, write, and manage. From strategy to submission documents to audit responses, I deliver complete regulatory work product.

Flexible Engagement

Available for ongoing contracts or project-based mandates. Fully remote-capable with proven experience working across time zones and multicultural environments.

Multinational Track Record

Having worked inside J&J, Smith+Nephew, and Fujifilm, I bring enterprise-level regulatory discipline to companies of any size.

PRRC Accountability

I can formally assume PRRC duties under Article 15 of EU MDR/IVDR, providing your company with a legally compliant responsible person for the EU market.

Cross-Class Experience

Class I through Class III medical devices and IVD Class A–B — active implantables to in vitro diagnostics, the full risk spectrum.

Multilingual Communication

Fluent in Russian and English, with basic Serbian, German, and Spanish. Comfortable engaging authorities, notified bodies, and international teams.

Let's discuss your regulatory challenges

Whether you need PRRC coverage, a regulatory strategy for a new market, submission documentation, or QMS audit support — I'm available for direct conversation.

I work with startups entering the EU market for the first time, established manufacturers navigating MDR/IVDR transitions, and global companies needing regional expertise.

Typical engagements: PRRC contracts, Technical Documentation creation, QMS audits, regulatory strategy workshops, submission support.

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