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Head of Life Science at Life Science Recruitment
About the Company
Join an exciting, fast-moving startup Medical Device company in a pivotal growth phase. We are preparing to commercialize a novel product and are building out the operational infrastructure to support rapid scaling. This is a unique opportunity to act as the primary Quality liaison with our contract manufacturing partners, directly influencing product quality, efficiency, and global regulatory compliance from the ground up.
About the Role
We are seeking an autonomous and highly experienced Senior Quality Engineer with deep expertise in Operations Quality and New Product Introduction (NPI). This role requires a 'quality-first' mindset and a proven ability to manage complex compliance requirements across multiple external vendors. If you are passionate about taking ownership, resolving issues proactively, and driving a medical device through manufacturing ramp-up, this is your chance to shine.
Responsibilities
* Contract Manufacturer Oversight: Serve as the core Quality contact, assessing and ensuring the manufacturing contractor's processes and systems meet all quality controls.
* Global Compliance: Ensure comprehensive compliance with FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, EU MDR, and ISO 14971 (Risk Management) as the product is commercialized across global markets.
* Validation & NPI: Develop, implement, and maintain process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), equipment qualification, and test method validation in close partnership with the CMO.
* Systemic Improvement: Lead CAPA investigations stemming from operations and supply chain, driving root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.
* Supplier Quality Management: Support all aspects of supplier qualification, auditing, and ongoing performance monitoring of key raw material suppliers and contractors.
* Data Analysis: Lead efforts in non-conformance investigations, disposition decisions, and use statistical data analysis (Minitab, FMEA, SPC) to identify trends and systemic issues for product/process improvement.
* Audit Support: Actively participate in internal and external audits (FDA, Notified Bodies, ISO, MDSAP).
Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
* Experience: Minimum 5–8 years of quality engineering experience in the medical device industry.
* Required Depth: Proven experience in both New Product Development Quality and Post-Market Quality with strong knowledge of Operations functions.
* Hands-on Expertise: Practical, hands-on experience is essential across Design Controls, Process Validation, Production Controls, Risk Management, CAPA, and Supplier Quality.
* Analytical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency with statistical analysis tools and quality tools (FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis).
* Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence decision-making with a strong problem-solving and analytical approach.
Ready to be the Quality Anchor for an innovative MedTech launch? This critical role offers high visibility and the chance to own the quality framework from scale-up to market maturity. Apply in confidence today or contact James Cassidy for more details.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Quality Assurance
* Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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