Senior Quality Assurance Officer (Design)

Job DescriptionThis temporary 12-month position (for maternity cover) reports to the Manager of Quality Assurance (Design) and is part of the Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Department located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and will be an on-site position.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:Work on site projects to support the progression of the most viable commercial/strategic opportunities for New Product Development (NPD) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM)Plan, organise and conduct duties related to design assurance and ensuring executions of tasks ensuring the delivery to the business is within budget and on scheduleWork closely with Regulatory Affairs on deliverables for global regulatory submissions, including FDA 510(k)s and PMAs and IVDR CE certificationsThe essential requirements of the job include:Working knowledge of design controls for regulated productsExperience in IVD medical device new product development and design controlsExtensive knowledge of international IVD medical device quality systems including but not limited to 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485Bachelors degree in science, medical or technical field and experience with increasing responsibility in medical device Quality AssuranceIt would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:Experienced with higher classification IVD/Medical devices and companion diagnosticsIVD medical device regulatory affairs experience a distinct advantageExperience with the MDSAP Programme

Created: 2025-07-04