Quality Assurance Officer (1 year maternity cover)

SGS; Lisboa; Teletrabalho; EUR 32 000 - 46 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible schedule

Remote work across Europe

Learning & development options

Resumo da oferta

SGS is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer (1 year maternity cover) with strong QA skills to maintain and improve the internal quality management system (NB 1639) for medical devices. The role involves updating documentation to comply with MDD/MDR/IVDR, managing records and Bizzmine communications, and ensuring alignment with global standards.

Remote across Europe with a valid work permit, the position reports to the Quality & Regulatory Manager, Business Assurance, and requires

Qualificações

• Strong QA background in medical devices or quality systems.
• Experience with GDP, MDD/MDR/IVDR and ISO 13485 knowledge is preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain NB 1639 internal quality management system.
• Update and maintain documents under MDD, MDR and IVDR schemes.
• Manage the IF database and collaborate on generic scheme documents.
• Publish documents on the SGS website; manage Bizzmine user communications.

Conhecimentos

QA management

GDP

CAPA management

Document control

MS Office

English fluency

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or similar

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Quality Assurance Officer (1 year maternity cover)

• Full-time

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.

At SGS, we have an open corporate and international culture. We offer a dynamic work environment in a leading global company. Our high professional standards and our sustainability approach guarantee you a future-oriented work environment. We invest in our employees for the long term and are committed to supporting your development within the company. Our business principles include: Integrity, Health, Safety & Environment, Quality & Professionalism, Respect, Sustainability, and Leadership.

Main Purpose of Role:

• Maintenance of the NB 1639 medical device internal quality management system.

Managing of daily QA tasks:

• Updating and maintenance of documents under the MDD, MDR and IVDR scheme,
• Management the IF database,
• Collaboration on generic scheme documents,
• Publishing of documents on the SGS website,
• Bizzmine (Quality Management System); user communication and maintenance.

This role will report to the Quality & Regulatory Manager, Business Assurance.

It is remote based, and we are open to candidates located everywhere across Europe. But they must hold a valid work permit for their country of residency.

Key Accountabilities:

• Management of complaints, compliance queries and appeals,
• Management of continual improvement,
• Management of document control and records,
• Perform quality assurance check on updated quality management system documents,
• Release of updated quality management system documents in Bizzmine,
• Build a good working relationship with the Global Medical Device Certification / Competency /
• Technical and Clinical Manager(s), and other Global Medical Device Team members,
• Undertake personal professional development and ensure appropriate training records are
• updated,
• Provide technical support to all parts of the business,
• Maintain a full knowledge and understanding of SGS procedures, regulations, guidance
• documents (e.g., MDCG) and external approval criteria,
• Support the development and maintenance of combined scheme documents.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of quality management systems including CAPA management,
• document control and good documentation practices (GDP),
• Detail oriented,
• Strong organisational skills,
• Ability to organise own workload considering priorities set by the global medical device quality
• manager,
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility,
• Ability to work in a team,
• Ability to write clear procedures,
• Good working knowledge of the main MS office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook),
• Fluent written and spoken English.

A nice to have:

• Detailed understanding of global medical device regulations MDR and IVDR, and medical
• Knowledge of accreditation standard ISO 17021-1:2015, ISO 13485, ISO 9001.

Experience

• Significant work experience in a position with QA responsibility.

A nice to have:

• Experience working with medical devices,
• Auditing experience against recognised standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Biomedical Sciences or similar field (e.g., pharmacy, bioengineering, nurse, or similar)

A nice to have:

• Medical device training on MDD, MDR, IVDR or ISO 13485

Performance Indicators:

• Turnaround time for compliance issues/complaints/ appeals,
• Efficient running of QMS and release of quality management documents.

Why SGS?

• Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule andwork 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.