Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.
In this role, the QARA Lead will supervise and assure compliance of products, processes and operations with the applicable regulations, standards and quality system. This includes managing regulatory compliance processes and ensuring that products meet legal and safety requirements as well as communication with regulatory authorities and IRBs or ethic committees.
Role responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance throughout the site by preparing and reviewing quality system documents, actively participating in the design control process, including design reviews, compliance audits, ensuring subcontract regulatory requirements are met, being aware of future regulations and taking proactive measures, and ensuring appropriate understanding of regulatory requirements throughout the company.
- Propose and execute the regulatory approval pathways, including preparation and management of all regulatory submissions. Communicate with regulatory authorities.
- Maintain and manage the QMS and report to management on the effectiveness of the QMS, including any need for improvement.
- Serve as the person responsible for regulatory compliance (PRRC) under MDR 2017/745, inclusive of the performing the duties expected of the PRRC under MDR 2017/745.
Key qualifications:
- Engineering degree or equivalent.
- At least ten years of quality and regulatory experience in the medical device industry.
- Thorough understanding of quality systems (MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820) and risk management (ISO 14971).
- A proven track record of successful leadership in implementing a pragmatic quality assurance program.
- Able to interpret and understand complicated processes and their documentation needs.
- Able to think analytically and good problem solving skills.
- Fluent in English and French.
- Disciplined and well organized.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience obtaining CE mark.
- Experience in ISO certification.
- Experience in implantable medical devices.
- Experience in a start-up environment
Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability.
Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
