Post Market Surveillance Specialist for Medical Devices

Novanta Europe GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Novanta Europe GmbH is seeking a vigilant Regulatory Affairs professional to drive patient safety reporting and compliance across global markets. You will evaluate adverse events, prepare vigilance submissions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure MDR-aligned risk assessments and post-market activities.

The role requires strong English communication, a life sciences degree, and experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in a life sciences or related field, with strong analytical thinking and documentation skills.
• Experience in regulated industries and adverse event reporting is required.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Structured and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance across global markets.
• Evaluate adverse events using clinical information and device investigation results.
• Assess regulatory reporting obligations per international requirements.
• Prepare and submit vigilance reports to regulatory authorities worldwide.
• Monitor and evaluate vigilance data from global databases and literature.
• Support PMCF, PMS activities and post-market surveillance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Risk Management and Product teams.

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, or a related field

Job description

Help improve patient safety wordwide! At Novanta Advanced Surgery , we develop innovative technologies that support surgeons around the globe and contribute to better patient outcomes. Our solutions for minimally invasive surgery, including insufflators, pumps, tubing systems, medical visualization, and operating room integration technologies, are trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide.

Tasks

What makes this role special?

Every day, your work helps ensure that medical devices used in operating rooms around the world remain safe, effective, and compliant. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, evaluate real-world device performance, interact with regulatory authorities, and help shape critical decisions that impact patient safety.

If you are passionate about medical devices, risk assessment, and global regulatory compliance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Evaluate adverse events using clinical information and device investigation results
• Assess regulatory reporting obligations based on international requirements
• Prepare and submit vigilance reports to regulatory authorities worldwide
• Monitor and evaluate medical device vigilance data from global databases
• Support benefit-risk evaluations and risk assessments
• Drive Post-Market Surveillance Activities
• Contribute to Health Risk Assessments and safety evaluations
• Participate in recall and Field Safety Corrective Action (FSCA) assessments
• Create and maintain recall and FSCA documentation
• Support Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) and Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up (PMCF) activities
• Conduct literature reviews and data assessments in accordance with MDR requirements
• Collaborate Across Functions
• Act as a key contact for vigilance-related questions from internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate with regulatory authorities and customers regarding safety-related topics
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of vigilance processes, SOPs, and compliance systems
• Work closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Risk Management, and Product teams

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, or a related field
• Experience within the medical device industry or another highly regulated environment
• Experience with adverse event reporting and regulatory submissions
• Knowledge of international vigilance and post-market surveillance requirements
• Experience in risk assessment and benefit-risk evaluation
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive working style
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workflows
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice to Have

• Experience with PMS, PMCF, Vigilance, or Medical Device Reporting activities
• Knowledge of MDR, MDSAP, or global regulatory requirements
• Experience with literature reviews and regulatory medical writing
• German language skills

Benefits

What We Offer

• The opportunity to directly contribute to patient safety and improve healthcare outcomes
• An international and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to global regulatory activities and medical device innovations
• Cross-functional collaboration with industry experts
• Professional growth and development opportunitiesFlexible working arrangements
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

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