OverviewSenior Label Designer at Stryker — 18 month FTC hybrid role based in Carrigtwohill, Cork.Summary: As a member of the technical publications team, develops and maintains product labels to meet labelling requirements for medical devices. Collaborates with product subject matter experts to gather and assess labelling content. Executes label format and compiles content using specialized software. Audience for labels includes hospital and healthcare staff in global markets. Labels must comply with medical device regulations, standards, and business requirements.This is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. The job requires attention to detail in making evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information.Note: This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.ResponsibilitiesSupport multiple concurrent labeling projects for new products, mergers and acquisitions, and label maintenanceParticipate in new product label planning meetings and capture requirements using quality system planning documentsCollaborate with product SMEs to assess and determine label requirements and content: Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, Product Safety Engineering, Packaging Engineers, Clinical Sciences, Marketing, Trade Compliance, etc.Inform Business Units on relevant aspects of the labelling process such as requirements, costs, and timelinesDesign label formats for functional usability by healthcare staffUse specialised labeling software to generate templates and enter label data, text, and graphics into label database for print-on-demand label system. Perform troubleshooting of electronic files as neededUse desktop publishing software to design labels produced by external suppliersEnsure barcodes pass verification testingSelect appropriate label materials for labels applied to packages and products in collaboration with packaging engineersAs needed, support label translation strategies that satisfy international labeling needsEnsure labels including translations are executed in an efficient and timely manner through collaboration with an external translation serviceReview labels and IFUs for completeness and presentation including labels created by othersAs needed, engage in support activities related to publication of IFUs to eIFU websiteReview regulatory documents to ensure medical device labelling references are correctInitiate/assist with departmental continuous improvement endeavoursTrack data/metrics associated with the functional areaMay assist with internal and external regulatory auditsContact external suppliers to resolve label output detailsManage work to meet project milestonesInform project managers of relevant aspects of language translation and impact to label designCollect and track data/metrics associated with projectsProvide reviews of regulatory documentation to ensure that medical device labeling references are complete and correct and compliant with FDA and EU requirementsSubmit reports as requested by managerQualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Communications, Data Management, Procurement, General Business Management, Regulatory Sciences, or equivalent is required and 3 years equivalent experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industryExperience with a rigorous change management processDetail oriented with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projectsStrong organizational and time management practicesAble to prioritize and work within schedulesMust be able to understand and apply advanced technology applied to technical areaExcellent problem solving and analytical abilityInterest in language translation and international communicationUnderstanding of impact of language translation to format designAbility to work under pressure in a sometimes fast-paced environmentHighly developed computer skills and able to quickly learn new softwareExperience working with/entering data into data-driven softwareHands-on experience with database compilation labeling systems such as Prisym preferredExperience with Adobe Illustrator and enterprise CMS system desirableExperience with external service suppliersExperience with regulatory compliance for medical devices or pharmaceutical labelingExcellent written and verbal English communication; knowledge of non-English language could be an asset but is not requiredStryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustriesAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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