(PhD Biomedical Engineering / ILM Level 7)

PRECISION IN
REGULATORY AFFAIRS.

Independent senior RAQAC consultancy for the medical device industry. Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Validation, Risk Management, Clinical Research and Regulatory Strategy across EU, UK and US markets.

RCF ConsultingRCF Consulting — Est. Belfast
Compliance Standards:
EU MDR 2017/745UK MDR 2002US FDA 510(k) / De NovoISO 13485 Quality MgmtISO 14971 Risk MgmtIEC 62366 Usability
(01) About

Experienced RAQAC professional with a demonstrated history in the medical device industry.

Skilled in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Validation, Risk Management, Research and Development (R&D), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Clinical Research, Medical Devices, Regulatory Strategy & Submissions, and Business Management.

Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Biomedical / Medical Engineering from the University of Ulster, and ILM Level 7 in Leadership and Management.

(02) Consultancy Services

Three pillars of support

End-to-end consultancy across the medical device lifecycle — from regulatory strategy to post-market clinical follow-up.

Regulatory Support

  • 01Evaluate, update or prepare EU MDR technical files for CE marking — including risk classification, GSPR checklist, design, development and manufacturing details
  • 02Evaluate, update or prepare UK MDR files for UKCA marking
  • 03IEC 62366 Human Factors and Usability Engineering documentation and training
  • 04ISO 14971 Risk Management for medical devices — documentation and training
  • 05US FDA 510(k), De Novo and pre-market authorisation submission support: device descriptions, risk/benefit, substantial equivalence, executive summaries, clinical summaries, human factors summaries
  • 06Regulatory roadmap design across EU MDR, UK MDR and US FDA requirements
  • 07Documentation review (Product Requirements, Product Architecture, IFU)
  • 08Training for client employees on EU MDR requirements and relevant MDCG guidance

Quality Support

  • 01ISO 13485:2016 Quality Management System design and implementation
  • 02Audit preparation support
  • 03Internal audits
  • 04QMS standards training

Clinical Support

  • 01Advisory support for clinical evidence-generation strategies
  • 02Writing and updating Clinical Evaluation Plans, Clinical Investigation documents, PMCF plans & reports, PMS plans & reports, and Clinical Evaluation Reports — including literature review protocols and reports
  • 03Advisory support on real-world evidence and post-market surveillance strategies
  • 04Clinical standards training
(03) Standards

Core regulatory standards and frameworks covered.

EU MDR2017/745
UK MDR2002
US FDA510(k) / De Novo
ISO 13485Quality Mgmt
ISO 14971Risk Mgmt
IEC 62366Usability
(04) Testimonials

Trusted by medical device teams navigating complex regulatory pathways.

Rebecca is a really lovely, knowledgeable Medical Devices professional, committed to all QARAC system and product solutions management throughout the product lifecycle and beyond. Has worked with electronic QMS and RA systems too, so is very well armed! Very hands on, open/minded, pragmatic, keeps abreast of the latest standards, guidance docs and regulations that span UK, Ireland, Europe and Globally. Dedicated to QMS and RAC compliance daily. Her work ethic is refreshingly supportive and caring with team members, strategic partners and their vision, plus ensuring a true balance is met with an organised mindset and a real pleasure to work with. Highly recommended indeed!
Natalie
Senior RAQA Consultant
I had the opportunity to work with Rebecca Funston on a RAQAC project within the medical device sector, and it proved to be a genuinely valuable experience. She has a remarkable ability to clarify complex regulatory and quality assurance requirements, making the intricacies of medical device compliance both accessible and insightful. Rebecca fostered a collaborative environment where questions were encouraged, and she guided discussions with patience and precision. The process was smooth, well-structured, and left me with a stronger understanding of RAQAC practices as they apply to medical devices.
Nida
Customer Services Manager
Over the years I've gotten to know Rebecca as an experienced RAQA professional. She's down to earth, pragmatic and I appreciate her ability to not make things bigger than they need to be. It was a pleasure to see her grow in different roles and I've been inspired by that myself. It has always been a pleasure working with Rebecca and I would welcome the opportunity to do so again!
Vincent
Senior Manager, RAQA
I worked closely with Rebecca during the MDR transition of all product portfolios, where her depth of knowledge in MDR, regulatory compliance and QA/RA requirements was immediately clear. She brought a highly professional, structured and collaborative approach, while also being influential in ensuring the business remained focused on achieving the required compliance outcomes within an aggressive project timeline. Rebecca was always pragmatic, commercially aware and clear in her guidance, which made her a strong partner to work with across cross-functional discussions. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to any organisation requiring experienced QA/RA, MDR or regulatory consultancy support.
Justin
Commercial Director
It has been an excellent experience working with Rebecca over several years! She's been great as both as a regulatory consultant as well as leading the internal RAQAC team helping us through successful FDA interactions at a resubmission and submission stage, as well as guiding our product development through clinical, engineering and process challenges for regulatory compliance in multiple geographies. She was essential in setting up QMS and the quality team, training and made audits a breeze. She even went above and beyond interacting with customers investors and was great to ease the team into a regulatory mindset. I highly recommend working with her and truly appreciate her balance for speed and process for a startup.
Peter
Chief Product Officer
I've had the pleasure of working with Rebecca on several projects and can confidently say she is an exceptional leader and trusted partner. She has successfully led Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical teams across multiple organizations, consistently delivering strong results. Rebecca stands out for her strategic mindset, clear vision, and ability to align teams around shared goals. She consistently drives excellent outcomes, often achieving minor to zero non-conformities during audits and inspections. She brings extensive expertise in global regulatory affairs, including the US FDA, UK regulations, EU MDR, and other international submission pathways. Her practical, solutions-focused approach makes her a valuable asset to any organization. Rebecca is also approachable, collaborative, and a pleasure to work with. She combines a strong results-driven mindset with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and stakeholders. I highly recommend Rebecca to any organization seeking a strong regulatory and quality leader and look forward to working with her again in the future.
Shweta
Principal Consultant & Director
(05) Engagement

Initiate engagement.

Brief your requirements for a comprehensive assessment of your regulatory position. All engagements begin with a confidential scope alignment.

CREDENTIALSPhD / ILM LEVEL 7
INDUSTRYMEDICAL DEVICES
RESPONSEWITHIN 48 HOURS