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Quality Assurance Manager

BioTalent
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2025

Quality Assurance Manager – Medical Device

Location : San Jose Bay Area (Fully Onsite)

Industry : Medical Device - Class III

About the Company

Join a cutting-edge medical device company in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on developing innovative healthcare solutions. We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead and enhance our quality systems, ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and EU MDR regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to advancing patient care.

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for overseeing design control activities and ensuring compliance with EU MDR and FDA regulations . This role requires a hands-on leader who can work cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing teams to maintain high-quality standards and drive continuous improvement in product development processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design control activities throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and EU MDR .
  • Manage and maintain quality system documentation related to design history files (DHF), risk management files, and technical documentation for regulatory submissions.
  • Support EU MDR transition efforts , including gap assessments, remediation plans, and compliance with General Safety and Performance Requirements (GSPR) .
  • Oversee risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971 , ensuring risk assessments are conducted and documented properly.
  • Collaborate with R&D and Regulatory teams to ensure design verification and validation (V&V) activities meet regulatory expectations.
  • Lead and support internal and external audits , including FDA inspections, Notified Body audits, and supplier audits.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the quality management system (QMS) to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Provide quality training to cross-functional teams on design controls, risk management, and regulatory requirements .

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance within the medical device industry .
  • Strong hands-on experience with design control processes in compliance with FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485, and EU MDR .
  • In-depth knowledge of EU MDR requirements and experience supporting technical documentation submissions .
  • Experience with risk management (ISO 14971) and design verification / validation processes.
  • Proven ability to lead quality initiatives, audits, and compliance programs .
  • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a startup or mid-sized medical device company .
  • ASQ Certification (CQA, CQE) or equivalent.
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