Senior Quality Assurance Officer

This temporary 12-month position (for maternity cover) reports to the Manager of Quality Assurance (Design) and is part of the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Department located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and will be an on-site position.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on site projects to support the progression of the most viable commercial/strategic opportunities for New Product Development (NPD) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM)
• Plan, organise and conduct duties related to design assurance and ensuring executions of tasks ensuring the delivery to the business is within budget and on schedule
• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs on deliverables for global regulatory submissions, including FDA 510(k)s and PMAs and IVDR CE certifications

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Working knowledge of design controls for regulated products
• Experience in IVD medical device new product development and design controls
• Extensive knowledge of international IVD medical device quality systems including but not limited to 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485
• Bachelor’s degree in science, medical or technical field and experience with increasing responsibility in medical device Quality Assurance

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experienced with higher classification IVD/Medical devices and companion diagnostics
• IVD medical device regulatory affairs experience a distinct advantage
• Experience with the MDSAP Programme