Device Quality Engineer - Device Risk Management and Surveillance Excellence

Sanofi; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

14 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Sanofi seeks a Device Quality Engineer to lead risk management and post-market surveillance for medical devices and drug-device combinations. You will oversee global processes, ensure ISO 14971 compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to safeguard patient safety across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, maintaining DHF, and guiding teams in risk analysis tools.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or related science discipline.
• MS degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of medical device industry experience.
• 3+ years in Risk Management and Post-Market Surveillance for medical devices or drug-device combos.
• English mandatory; French or German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Device Risk Management, Clinical Evaluation, and Post-Market Surveillance processes globally.
• Ensure SOPs comply with regulations and drive improvements.
• Analyze post-market data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain Device Risk Management Files reflecting current risks throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Risk Management

Post-Market Surveillance

FMEA

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering or Life Sciences

MS degree preferred

Tools

FMEA Tools

Regulatory Documentation Tools

Job description

Job Title: Device Quality Engineer - Device Risk Management and Surveillance Excellence

• Location: Cambridge, MA

About The Job

As Device Quality Engineer - Device Risk Management and Surveillance Excellence within our Global Device and Packaging Unit (GDPU), you will lead critical global processes for patient safety and regulatory compliance. You are accountable for maintaining and continuously improving Device Risk Management, Clinical Evaluation, and Post-Market Surveillance processes, ensuring Medical Devices and Drug-Device Combination products comply with ISO 14971, MDR, and other relevant regulations throughout their lifecycle.

You will deliver expert quality support for risk management and post-market surveillance activities across the development pipeline and post-launch lifecycle management. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure expert evaluations on patient safety and compliance matters.

About Sanofi

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead Device Risk Management, Clinical Evaluation, and Post-Market Surveillance processes across Sanofi as the global process owner
• Ensure SOPs align with applicable regulations and industry standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze post-market data to identify trends, multi-site impacts, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure Device Risk Management Files accurately reflect current product risks and remain updated throughout the product lifecycleProvide guidance on harmonized risk management approaches aligned with ISO 14971 across all development and lifecycle management programs
• Develop new tools, comprehensive training programs and mentor colleagues on process execution, best practices, and risk management methodologies
• Ensure project teams utilize appropriate risk analysis tools (FMEAs, PHA) and facilitate dFMEA moderation sessions
• Author and maintain post market surveillance deliverables throughout the product lifecycle
• Support Design Controls implementation for new product development and design changes, including Design History File maintenance
• Partner with quality, compliance, development, and manufacturing teams to ensure transparency, coordination, and patient safety actions

About You

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Business, Life Sciences or related science discipline.
• MS degree is a plus
• 5+ years of medical device industry experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in in Risk Management and Post-Market Surveillance for medical devices and/or drug-device combination products.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, stakeholders, and partners across the organization to positively impact business results; knowledge in problem solving methodologies; deep knowledge of ISO 14971. Knowledge of ISO 13485, MDR (2017/745) and 21 CFR 820
• Experience in complaint management a plus
• Languages: Mandatory English management for Business (written and oral) French or German are a plus.

Technical Skills

• ISO 14971 Risk Management
• Post-Market Surveillance (PMS)
• FMEA / Risk Analysis Tools
• Regulatory Compliance (MDR / 21 CFR 820)
• Design Controls & DHF Management

Soft Skills

• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Influence
• Mentoring & Knowledge Transfer

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention andwellness programs and at least 14 weeks' gender-neutral parental leave.
• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
• Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale
• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.