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Senior Principal Specialist, Quality Assurance (Design)

Leica Biosystems

Miami, FL
9 days ago

Job Description

As a Senior Principal Specialist in Quality Assurance, you will lead Design Control activities for new product development in the medical device sector. Collaborating cross-functionally, you will ensure high standards in quality assurance, regulatory strategies, and mentorship within the team, making a significant impact on the development of innovative cancer diagnostic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Quality Assurance lead for Design Control covering business-critical new product development projects and external partnership programs
  • Collaborate globally and cross-functionally to achieve project goals and meet timelines
  • Critically review and approve analytical and clinical study protocols and reports
  • Define regulatory strategy and plans for clearance/approval of technologies intended for cancer diagnostics
  • Mentor and coach Quality Assurance professionals in their development and support team capabilities

Required Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in the medical device industry covering Innovation and Design Control
  • Proven experience supporting submissions for high-complexity diagnostic products in a global market, specifically 510(k) and PMA submissions in the USA
  • Extensive knowledge of international IVD medical device quality systems including but not limited to 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and the MDSAP programme
  • Substantial experience in commercial product development including transfer of complex feasibility projects into product commercialization
  • Experience in support of New Product Development for high complexity products with experience supporting complex clinical trials and Pharma partner integration

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the IVD, Companion Diagnostics, and/or stand-alone software/digital fields
  • Collaborating with external stakeholders, such as suppliers and academia
  • Familiarity with FDA and EU requirements covering Design Control activities for IVDs and/or medical devices