Associate Director, Functional Quality Business Partners, Medical Devices, R&D Quality

3 weeks ago


San Mateo, United States TekWissen LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverview:TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. The below job opportunity is with one of our Biotech clients who researches develop and commercializes drugs. The company focuses primarily on antiviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and influenza, including Harvoni and Sovaldi. Position: Associate Director, Functional Quality Business Partners, Medical Devices, R&D Quality Location: Foster City, CA 94404 Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Onsite Description:
  • Would you like to play a crucial role in developing life-saving therapies?
  • Are you excited to use your scientific insight to partner with internal teams, and external partners as we strive to cure unmet medical needs?
  • We are looking for an expert Quality Assurance Professional with experience advising development teams in IVD and Combination Product quality strategy within a pharmaceutical organization.
  • As a member of the Functional Quality Business Partner Team, you will be the medical device subject matter expert within R&D Quality, and key functional development leaders.
  • Specifically, you will partner with Regulatory, Safety, Clinical Operations, and Device Manufacturing to set the quality management system strategy for R&D for medical devices.
  • This role is suited to candidates who possess strong communication, leadership, and strategic risk-based thinking skills.
  • Utilizing expert knowledge in this role you will be a trusted business partner effectively communicating and collaborating with senior stakeholders and leadership teams across the global organization.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Advance the understanding of medical device quality requirements in support of clinical development programs and the regulatory framework to ensure data integrity and patient safety
  • Support key functions such as Regulatory, Safety, Clinical Operations, and Device Manufacturing on medical device R&D quality strategy
  • Act as subject matter expert for Quality & Compliance Audit in supporting risk assessments and audit strategy for medical devices
  • Advise business stakeholders and study teams as needed on quality oversight of outsourced IVD assays for all products; including development of Quality Agreements.
  • Advise Diagnostic Sub-Teams on matters related to R&D device Quality.
  • Partner with study teams, including Therapeutic Area quality leads on management of medical device quality issues, vendor oversight and CAPAs
  • Provide guidance to functions on procedural development and review to assure alignment with internal processes and regulatory requirements for medical devices
  • Gain insights from metrics and other mechanisms to uncover trends and/or gaps in medical device quality at a portfolio level and advise business on any mitigation requirements
  • Partner with relevant functional areas to gap assess, investigate and problem solve cross portfolio medical device quality issues; Support functions such as Patient Safety, Clinical Operations and Diagnostics on implementation of Quality Improvement plans.
  • Provide timely risk-based compliance advice that facilitates decision making
  • Partner/advise key functional areas in the development & investigation of internal deviations or CAPAs
  • Participate in quality and/or cross functional process improvements initiatives as assigned
  • Support key functions and study teams as needed during regulatory inspections.
Qualifications
  • BA or BS and 10-12+ years of relevant experience (10+ years of relevant experience with an MS)
  • Significant experience working to or advising R&D business on medical device quality strategy
  • Understand the use and application of IVD assays in clinical trials
  • Experience in GCP regulations and guidance, such as ICH E6 R2
  • Expert in IVD regulations, such as IVDR
  • GCLP experience is a plus
  • Understanding of FDA + Global regulations and Guidance for medical devices, and how to apply them in an R&D setting
  • Must have experience advising business in a compliance related role
  • Recognized as an expert resource on a range of med device compliance topics
  • Biopharma or Diagnostics Sponsor experience required.
  • Is a strategic problem solver with a deep understanding of drug development
  • Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal skills to include delivering presentations to senior leaders of the organization
  • Experience with CAPA management programs preferred
  • Excellent organization and project management skills
About Client R&D Quality
  • Client R&D Quality is a phenomenal place to develop your skills and expertise.
  • Our strong pipeline of therapies will provide you opportunities to be challenged and stretched while supported and developed by our diverse and expert team.
  • We are a committed team of highly skilled Quality professionals dedicated to helping deliver life-saving therapies for unmet needs.
  • We bring our passion for science, discovery, and creative thinking into everything we do.
  • We are an inclusive and diverse community, who are supported by strong leaders that are committed to giving each of us a voice while achieving our mission.
  • Our collaborative and supportive structure will help you develop your skills, experience, and your career.
  • Are you ready to explore how you can play a vital role on the team and help deliver life-saving therapies to patients around the world?
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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