Director Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance

Posted 15 April 2024
LocationAnaheim
Job type Permanent
Discipline RegulatoryQuality
Contact NameJeremy Burling

Job description

​This role is responsible for ensuring my client's compliance with regulations and quality standards for medical devices. It combines two key areas: Regulatory Affairs (RA) and Quality Assurance (QA).

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to FDA, CE, ISO and other relevant regulations.

  • Manage relationships with regulatory agencies.

  • Monitor regulatory changes and advise management of potential impacts.

  • Oversee regulatory submissions and approvals for my client's medical devices.

Quality Assurance:

  • Develop and implement quality processes (QMS) for design, manufacturing, and sterilization of my client's medical devices.

  • Manage supplier quality through audits and reviews.

  • Oversee complaint handling, reporting, and corrective actions for my client's medical devices.

  • Train employees on quality requirements.

  • Analyze quality data and identify improvement opportunities for my client's medical devices.

Other duties include:

  • Manage non-conforming products and corrective actions for my client.

  • Conduct technical onboarding for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) collaborating with my client.

  • Collaborate with various departments within my client's organization to achieve quality goals.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • In depth understanding of device sterilization processes.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, or a combination of both, specifically in the medical device industry.

  • Strong knowledge of FDA regulations (including GMP), Medical Device Regulation (MDR), and ISO standards.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Adaptability and resourcefulness for a fast-paced, small company environment.

Overall, this position plays a critical role in ensuring my client's medical devices meet regulatory requirements and are safe and effective for their intended use.