Principle Quality Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cancer care technology is seeking a senior QA professional responsible for the Quality Management and Information Security Management Systems. This role requires strategic oversight, compliance with various ISO standards, and the ability to drive quality initiatives across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in QA/RA within a regulated medical device environment.
• ISO 13485, QMS/ISMS implementation experience.
• Internal and external auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the company’s QMS and ISMS.
• Lead internal and external audit activities.
• Guide teams through risk-based quality decisions.

Skills

Communication

Project Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Assessment

System Ownership

Job description

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Mirada Medical creates advanced imaging software that helps clinicians deliver faster, more accurate cancer care. Our tools simplify complex imaging tasks, making it easier for hospitals and clinics to provide timely, high-quality treatment. Trusted worldwide, we’re on a mission to accelerate cancer care and make a real difference to patients and healthcare teams.

The RA QA department is part of the Product Team and supports the company at a corporate level and regionally in both the UK and the US. With the support of the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors, the RA QA department ensures that the company complies with regulatory requirements in all applicable global regions and supports the company to meet the required quality standards and objectives in all areas of the business.

About the Role

This is a senior individual contributor QA role in the company, responsible for owning, operating, and evolving our Quality Management System (QMS) and Information Security Management System (ISMS). You will work cross-functionally across all departments, lead audit readiness, drive continuous improvement, and serve as the company’s Information Security Officer and Management Representative.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-impact, autonomous environment and wants to shape and influence quality strategy at a company-wide level. It offers significant growth potential for a professional looking to expand their strategic and leadership footprint.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic and Functional Responsibilities

· Own and continuously improve the company’s QMS and ISMS to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 27001, and global medical device regulations.

· Act as the company’s Information Security Officer, driving a proactive security culture and maintaining regulatory readiness.

· Lead and coordinate all internal, external, and customer audit activities, including those with Notified and Certification Bodies.

· Plan and estimate QA and ISMS activities and represent QA in company-level planning, resourcing, and budgeting decisions.

· Provide quality oversight across all business functions, including product development, post-market activities, and supplier management.

· Champion a quality-first mindset throughout the organisation, coordinating training, communication, and awareness campaigns.

Project QA and Cross-Functional Support

· Serve as QA lead for product development projects, including:

• Reviewing technical documentation
• Producing phase review documentation
• Supporting RA in regulatory submissions

· Guide development teams through risk-based quality decisions and process changes, including regulatory and market-driven adaptations.

· Oversee complaint handling and post-market surveillance, including root cause analysis, hazard assessment, and escalation.

Core QA Responsibilities

· Own and manage the following processes: Document Control, Change Control, CAPA, Supplier Evaluation and Monitoring, Management Review and Training.

· Support and guide process owners in regulatory interpretation, risk-based decision making, and change implementation.

· Lead and coordinate internal audits to ensure ongoing QMS and ISMS compliance.

· Coordinate and host external audits from Notified Bodies, certification bodies, customers, or partners.

· Act as Mirada’s Management Representative (MR).

QA Subject Matter Expert (SME) Responsibilities

· Act as SME for

• Process Validation
• Purchasing and Supplier Management
• Management Responsibility
• Document Control, Change Control, CAPA, and Complaints
• Information Security and Customer Support Processes

Information Security Responsibilities

· Maintain and implement ISMS policies and procedures as Information Security Officer with the support of Technical Information Security Officer (TISO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

· Participate in the Information Security Committee.

· Monitor security incidents, initiate responses, and ensure documentation of ISMS compliance activities.

· Conduct ISMS internal audits and participate in external information security assessments.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years experience in QA/RA within a regulated medical device environment
• ISO 13485, QMS/ISMS implementation and oversight, ISO 14971, IEC 62304
• Internal and external auditing experience
• Familiarity with EU MDR, US 21 CFR Part 820
• Strong communication skills with the flexibility to engage effectively with diverse audiences
• System ownership, root cause analysis, risk assessment, documentation, project leadership, software development familiarity
• Strategic thinker, self-starter, cross-functional collaborator, efficiency-driven, pragmatic

Preferred

• Experience hosting audits and managing CAPAs
• ISO 27001, IEC 62366, MDSAP
• Certified ISO 13485 internal auditor or lead auditor
• Broader global regulatory experience
• A confident and approachable communicator who can effectively challenge ideas while driving progress
• Training others in quality or ISMS topics
• Ability to demonstrate leadership potential and a scaling mindset