Design Control Specialist

Gonzales Communications Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in life sciences is seeking a Design Control Specialist to ensure compliance with design control procedures for medical devices. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Science or Engineering and significant experience in Medical Device Product Development. Responsibilities include leading teams in risk analysis and improving design processes. This position is on-site in Portsmouth, UK and offers a range of competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care program

Paid time off

Competitive benefit programs

Qualifications

• Strong background in Medical Device Product Development/Quality/Regulatory.
• In-depth knowledge of regulations and standards, such as ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all design activities conform to Cytiva Design Control procedures.
• Provide guidance in preparation of design control documentation.
• Lead cross-functional teams in product risk analysis.
• Work with technical teams to develop testing protocols.
• Contribute to the improvement of design processes.

Skills

Medical Device Product Development

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

Design Control Process

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

ISO 13485

FDA 21 CFR 820

ISO 14971

Veeva Vault Quality Management Software

Job description

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The Design Control Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Design Control process for devices, filters and associated separation systems for global Pall Medical applications within the guidelines of an ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System, and where relevant FDA 21 CFR 820, MDSAP and the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).

This position reports to the Director Medical Technology and is part of the Pall Medical Technology Team in Portsmouth, UK and will be an on‑site role.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for ensuring that all Pall Medical design activities conform to Cytiva Design Control procedures throughout the product lifecycle, within the guidelines of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 compliant Quality Management System, and where relevant FDA 21 CFR 820, MDSAP, and the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
• Provide guidance to the Pal Medical Research and Development and Product Engineering teams in the preparation of design control documentation throughout the product lifecycle, including the preparation of Design History Files (DHFs)
• Responsible for leading a cross functional team in conducting product risk analysis to ISO 14971 and implementation of risk management strategies throughout the product lifecycle of Pall Medical products
• Work with cross functional technical teams to develop protocols for the verification and validation (V&V) testing of prototypes and finished products
• Contribute to the development and improvement of design and development processes to enhance efficiency and ensure product quality

Who You Are

• Degree in Science or Engineering related subject or equivalent experience
• A strong background and significant experience within the field of Medical Device Product Development/Quality/Regulatory is essential
• In-depth knowledge of regulations and standards, such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR 820, and the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
• A strong understanding of the overall design control process, including design inputs, outputs, verification, and validation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration and documentation.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Ability to travel Limited travel to other Cytiva sites within UK and Europe

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Lotus Notes Database management of Design History Files and other design documentation
• Veeva Vault Quality Management Software

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Join our winning team today. Together, we accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.