Product Assessor / Senior Product Assessor - Active Devices

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Maidstone is seeking a Senior Product Assessor - Active Devices. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in technical documentation review within an EU notified body. Responsibilities include supporting a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting recruitment. The position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote work model

Access to SGS University

Comprehensive benefits platform

Qualifications

• Four years of professional experience in healthcare products or related fields.
• Active Medical Devices knowledge through practical involvement.
• Thorough understanding of relevant standards such as EN 60601, EN 62304, EN 62366.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide a team of Product Assessors.
• Conduct reviews to ensure compliance with EU regulations.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Monitor team competence and wellbeing.
• Conduct recruitment and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical documentation review

Knowledge of EU regulations

Good written English skills

Job description

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Posted:

22.08.2025

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06.10.2025

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We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If you have a strong background as a Product Assessor within an EU notified body conducting MDD/MDR technical documentation review, then we have an exhilarating opportunity for you!

Join our dynamic team at SGS and become a Senior Product Assessor - Active Devices. This role will allow you to make a significant impact in the field of certification.

As a member of our Medical Device team, you will not only manage a small team of globally based Product Assessors but also dive deep into the exciting world of Active Medical Devices.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and guiding your team of talented Product Assessors
• Conducting thorough technical documentation reviews and ensuring compliance with EU regulations and standards.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to increase efficiency and quality
• Monitoring the team's technical competence, KPIs, and wellbeing and providing feedback and support when there are concerns.
• Conduct recruitment, including reviewing CVs and undertaking interviews and supporting with onboarding of new starters
• Develop training and present the training to others in SGS or externally as deemed necessary.
• Assist with technical queries and those related to sales within the Active Medical Devices field.
• Ensure that the highest level of service is provided throughout the SGS network offering medical devices certification and stakeholders through efficient service delivery.
  

Qualifications

For application, please submit English CV.

To be eligible for this role, you should have prior experience as a Product Assessor/Specialist/Technical File Reviewer within another Notified Body for active devices, conducting reviews against MDD and/or MDR.

Additionally, you must possess:

• Four years of professional experience in the field of healthcare products or related activities, such as design, manufacturing, auditing, or research, of which two years shall be in the design, manufacture, testing, or use of the device or technology to be assessed or related to the scientific aspects to be assessed;
• Active Medical Devices knowledge (monitoring equipment, therapeutic devices, devices utilizing radiation, stand-alone software devices, etc.) through designing, manufacturing, or testing of such devices;
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of related standards: EN 60601, EN 62304, EN 62366, etc.;
• Good written English skills (as reports will be reviewed/queried in English); Knowledge of the following Technical File codes desirable (as per COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/2185 of 23 November 2017): MDA0201, MDA0202, MDA0203, MDA0204, MDA0301, MDA0302, MDA0303, MDA0304, MDA0305, MDA0306, MDA0307, MDA0308, MDA0309, MDA0310, MDA0311, MDA0312, MDA0313, MDA0314, MDA0315, MDA0316, MDA0317, and MDA0318.
  

Additional Information

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and remote work model.
• Access SGS University and Campus for continuous learning options.
• Thrive in a multinational environment, collaborating with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefit from our comprehensive benefits platform.

Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential.