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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Quality Specialist to be a key member of the IVD Quality team, leading the development and implementation of a Quality Management System (QMS) from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about building quality infrastructure that supports in vitro diagnostic (IVD) product development, design transfer, and post-market activities. This person will have ownership of defining, designing, and configuring quality processes and procedures in alignment with ISO 13485, IVDR, and other global standards. They will collaborate cross-functionally to gain buy-in, write documentation, and implement workflows in an electronic QMS platform.

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related technical field

• 5+ years of hands-on quality assurance experience in the medical device or IVD industry

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485:2016, IVDR (EU 2017/746), and ISO 14971:2019 risk management

• Experience implementing and operating a QMS compliant with ISO 13485

• Strong background in design control, risk management, verification & validation, CAPA, change control, complaint handling, and supplier quality

• Experience conducting internal audits and supporting external audits (e.g., ISO, notified body, regulatory inspections)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to author clear SOPs and technical documentation

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage and document multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • ISO 13485 Lead Auditor certification or equivalent

• Experience with eQMS platforms and electronic workflow configuration

• Familiarity with building QMS infrastructure from the ground up

• Experience collaborating with international teams, especially in France

• Ability to lead CAPA investigations and ensure timely resolution

• Experience supporting product design transfer to CMOs

• Background in complaint handling and post-market surveillance (PMS)