Quality and Regulatory Expert (m/f/d)

Posted:
10/6/2024, 11:41:02 PM

Location(s):
Ashfield, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Responsibilities:

Quality Tasks:

  • Manage and maintain the local Quality Management System (QMS) as Local Management Representative.
  • Implement corporate requirements and adapt them to local regulations, creating local instructions as needed.
  • Establish, improve, and monitor quality processes, ensuring regulatory compliance for national business operations.
  • Oversee documentation management, including change management and periodic reviews.
  • Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments, and train staff on QMS procedures and general quality topics.
  • Monitor medical device regulations and implement updates to ensure compliance.
  • Manage complaints, act as Country Complaint Administrator, and oversee supplier quality management (audits, SCAR/SNCR).
  • Support audits by Notified Bodies, Health Authorities, and corporate functions.
  • Handle CAPA/NC processes and prepare management reviews and reports.
  • Assist with technical operations and tender support through workflow tools.
  • Liaise with national authorities (FSCA, recalls) and the RA team.

Regulatory Tasks:

  • Register and maintain medical devices and importers with MHRA, ensuring compliance with UK/IE regulations.
  • Handle Certificates of Free Sale and respond to technical/regulatory inquiries.
  • Conduct internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
  • Update IFUs, packaging, and marketing materials; maintain Pre/Post-Market processes.
  • Support supplier evaluations and stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Act as Local Safety Officer (LSO) for product complaints, trend analysis, and vigilance reporting.

Your profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemical/Bioengineering, Health Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in quality management systems for medical devices or medicinal products in a regulated environment.
  • Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems, ISO 9001/13485, UK/EU MDR/MDD, and Good Distribution Practice (GDP).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant QMS software (e.g., QTrack).
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
  • Detail-oriented, conscientious, and quality-focused with strong organizational skills.
  • Solid regulatory knowledge and ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment.

Fresenius Medical Care North America

Website: https://fmcna.com/

Headquarter Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1996

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical ⋅ Pharmaceutical