Quality Assurance Manager

5 days ago

Greater Houston, United States Surf Search Full time $140,000 - $170,000 per year

We're seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality and compliance programs for IVD products for our client in Houston, Tx. This role ensures regulatory compliance, drives product and process improvements, and supports continuous quality excellence across manufacturing, R&D, and commercial activities.

Our client, a life sciences platform, is accelerating innovation across drug development, diagnostics, and therapeutic solutions by offering end-to-end services—from early-stage discovery through manufacturing, commercialization, and delivery. The organization's network includes several specialized subsidiaries providing custom chemicals, reagents, assays, lipid nanoparticle design, immunoassay development, diagnostic tools, and STEM education solutions.

Requirements of the Quality Assurance Manager:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years QA experience in biotechnology, medical device, or diagnostics, preferably IVD.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and EU IVDD/IVDR regulations.
  • Medical device experience is required, pharmaceutical experience is not applicable.
  • Experience in regulatory submissions, CAPA, root cause analysis, and process validation.
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to communicate effectively across teams.
  • Familiarity with reagent and kit manufacturing preferred; QMS software experience a plus.
  • Proficient in MS Office; able to travel as needed; eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Manager:

  • Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485:2016, IVDR, IVDD, and other international standards.
  • Serve as the Quality Management Representative and Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC), representing QA/Regulatory in projects and audits.
  • Conduct and manage internal, customer, third-party, and regulatory audits; track findings and implement corrective actions.
  • Oversee manufacturing quality, CAPA, complaints, and nonconformance investigations, including root cause analysis and resolution.
  • Develop and implement regulatory strategies for global IVD product submissions, registrations, and post-market compliance.
  • Drive process and product improvements through data analysis, risk assessments, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).

  • Train staff on quality standards, maintain training records, and ensure cross-functional adherence to regulatory and quality requirements.

  • Occupational category: Quality Control Systems Managers

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