CEO, Notified Body Growth & MDR/IVDR Expertise

NZZone; Wien, Linz; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

QMD Services, a Notified Body focused on medical devices and IVDs, seeks an experienced CEO to lead conformity assessment activities and drive growth. The role requires strategic vision, regulatory mastery (MDR/IVDR, ISO 13485) and hands-on leadership of an international team.

You will shape processes, engage clients, and ensure compliant certifications across regions. This is a high-impact leadership role in a growing regulatory services firm.

Qualifications

• Substantial Notified Body experience in medical devices or IVDs.
• Previous managerial responsibility within a Notified Body or similar regulator.
• Strong MDR/IVDR knowledge including ISO 13485 guidance.
• Practical experience in conformity assessment of technical docs for medical devices/IVDs.
• Ability to assess complex regulatory and technical matters with sound judgement.
• Proven ability to manage operations, set priorities and deliver projects.
• Client-focused mindset and experience in developing professional relationships.
• Inclusive leadership style that builds trust and enables knowledge sharing.
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• German and English language skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustainable growth by developing services and strengthening market position.
• Engage with clients and experts to build long-term relationships and service quality.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to achieve QMD's mission and goals.
• Lead day-to-day Notified Body operations to ensure efficient, compliant certification.
• Develop conformity assessment processes for timely certification.
• Monitor metrics and use data-driven decisions to optimize performance and costs.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and collaborate with regulators and associations.
• Lead an international team with trust, clarity and professional development.
• Mentor staff to facilitate growth and development.

Skills

Notified Body experience

Management in Notified Body

MDR/IVDR knowledge

Conformity assessment experience

Regulatory judgment

Operations management

Client relationships

Leadership for international teams

Intercultural communication

German & English language skills

Job description

QMD Services, a Notified Body focused on medical devices and IVDs, seeks an experienced CEO to lead conformity assessment activities and drive growth. The role requires strategic vision, regulatory mastery (MDR/IVDR, ISO 13485) and hands-on leadership of an international team.

You will shape processes, engage clients, and ensure compliant certifications across regions. This is a high-impact leadership role in a growing regulatory services firm.