At Getinge we have the passion to perform
Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to
develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge, our passion is to
secure that every person and community have access to the best possible
care, offering hospitals and life science institutions products and
solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. Every
day we collaborate to make a true difference for our customers - and to save
more lives.
Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.
At Getinge, we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more
people. To meet future expectations and perform at our best, we need Team
players, Forward thinkers and Game changers. Getinge offers a generous
benefit package (including access to health insurance, time off accruals
and 401k participation - day of hire), a robust PTO program and fully
supports the "work/life balance" philosophy.
Job Function Summary:
Is a Management Representative for quality system, responsible for
maintaining compliant quality system, implementing new and updated product
related regulatory requirements of applicable markets and jurisdictions,
ensuring full audit readiness of the organization and leading a quality team.
This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in quality
assurance and regulatory affairs, and the ability to collaborate effectively
with cross-functional teams.
Job Functions:
* Is a Management Representative according to ISO 13485 requirements
* Lead projects that impact the Quality Management System
* Identify and track actions and milestones arising from the Corrective and
Preventive Action process, Audit findings, or
other Quality Management System process, as requested by Compliance leadership
* Report on progress against schedules, milestones, and project goals
* Respond to internal and external audit findings and assist in planning,
corrections and prevention as needed.
* Develop, administer, and maintain the quality management system
(QMS), including the Quality Manual, QMS
processes, and all documents & records that support the QMS
* Manage all aspects of audits by external agencies:
Responsible for ensuring compliance of local audit support procedures to
external regulations andstandards andcorporate procedures
Responsible for ensuring record retention policies related to audit records
are followed
* Complaint handling/Vigilance responsibility - maintenance of vigilance
system in compliance with relevant regulations,
Medical Device Regulation (MDR) evaluation and reporting, complaint
trending, and PMS activities
* Ship holds, recalls, field actions management, and blocking of
non-conforming materials and products
* Maintenance, review, and implementation of standards and regulations
affecting the product and the QMS
* Manage the corrective & preventive action system (CAPA)
* Provide regulatory guidance on business matters for the US and world
markets, liaise with regulatory bodies, ensure
regulatory compliance, and manage all regulatory submissions & registrations
* Responsible for continuous improvement, internal audits, and third-party
audits for certifications and investigations,
and supports manufacturing, process validations, engineering, and supply chain
* Product release - ensuring product release in accordance with quality and
regulatory requirements
* Supplier approval and management of supplier auditing system
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA 21CFR820 requirements. Knowledge of
EU MDR beneficial
* Analytical mindset with strong problem solving skills
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy
* Strong computer skills, including MS Office applications
(Word/Excel) and Microsoft Project are required
* Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., document management
systems, quality management systems) i
a plus
* Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to lead and develop a
team, drive accountability, and foster a
culture of quality and compliance
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams,
regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders
Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
* A minimum of four years related Quality Management experience in an FDA
regulated environment
Quality Requirements:
* Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to
all quality requirements.
* Ensure compliance to all FDA and Worldwide Quality & Compliance
regulations (As applicable to the job function).
* Must have the education and experience to understand and comply with U.S.
and Worldwide medical device
regulations (As applicable to the job function).
* Attend all required Quality & Compliance training at the specified interval.
* Adopt the "Beyond Compliance Quality Culture" in the work environment;
always meet and exceed requirements.
Environmental/Safety/Physical Work Conditions:
* Daily use of computer/laptop and related accessories in an office
environment