Senior Quality Assurance Manager - San Jose, United States - Connect Life Science

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    Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Manager

    Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000, plus Comprehensive Benefits and Stock Options

    Industry: Medical Devices

    Location: San Jose, CA

    We are seeking a seasoned leader in the field of Medical Devices, equipped with an engineering background and a proactive approach, to spearhead a team of 5 direct reports through the development phase of a new product, working closely with contract manufacturers and driving the implementation of a new eQMS system.

    Responsibilities:

    • Offer technical mentorship to Quality Engineers
    • Drive the transition from a paper-based system to electronic Document Control and Training modules within our QMS system
    • Lead or facilitate regulatory audits and internal audits
    • Oversee the supplier audit program
    • Liaise with multiple CMOs
    • Take charge of the Corrective and Preventive Action Process
    • Ensure the Document Control system maintains compliance with regulations and procedures during changes to quality system documents
    • Conduct training on quality assurance, internal procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices
    • Draft, execute, and/or authorize changes to controlled documents
    • Uphold internal procedures for cGMP production in line with ISO 13485:2016 and FDA QSR
    • Supervise QA staff, overseeing quality assurance duties

    Experience:Bachelor's degree in a scientific or technical discipline

    • Over 10 years of direct quality engineering and quality assurance experience in the medical device sector
    • Experience working with contract manufacturers
    • Experience implementing eQMS
    • Experience in start-up or mid-sized companies is desirable
    • Exposure to product transfers and integrations from product acquisitions is advantageous
    • Working knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 and FDA QSR regulations