Lead Risk Management Quality Engineer

Hologic, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 119,300 - 186,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Lead Risk Management Quality Engineer to ensure the safety and compliance of medical devices. This role involves leading risk management activities, improving processes, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and expertise in ISO risk standards. The company offers competitive compensation, with an annual salary ranging from $119,300 to $186,600, and is committed to enabling top talent through comprehensive training and development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in FDA-regulated industries.
• Deep expertise in ISO 14971:2019 and EU MDR.
• In-depth knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management activities across the product lifecycle.
• Drive improvements to risk processes and procedures.
• Mentor teams in best-in-class risk practices.

Skills

Risk management documentation

Gap assessments

KPI development

Statistical analysis

Health Risk Assessments

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Hologic’s mission is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day—and robust risk management is critical to that mission. We’re looking for a Lead Risk Management Quality Engineer to ensure the safety and compliance of both on‑market and pre‑market medical devices by serving as the organization’s key risk expert. In this high‑impact role, you’ll lead risk management activities across the product lifecycle, drive improvements to risk processes and procedures, and mentor teams in best‑in‑class risk practices. If you enjoy influencing systems, shaping strategy, and translating complex risks into clear, data‑driven decisions, this role is for you.

Knowledge

• Deep expertise in ISO 14971:2019 (Risk Management for Medical Devices) and EU MDR (2017/745) risk requirements.
• Strong understanding of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820 and 860) and ISO 13485.
• In‑depth knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in risk management processes, tools, and technologies.
• Working knowledge of verification and validation requirements in the medical device industry.
• Understanding of requirements analysis, including development of testable and measurable specifications.
• Preferred: Knowledge of design controls, post‑market surveillance, and root cause failure analysis.
• Familiarity with complex medical devices (software, electromechanical systems) at the system level.

Skills

• Proven ability to own and author risk analyses and other risk management documentation (hazard identification, risk evaluation, risk controls, residual risk assessments).
• Skilled in performing gap assessments, planning, organizing, executing, and reporting risk management activities and remediation projects.
• Experience developing and improving risk management processes, procedures, tools, and practices for continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor risk management process performance.
• Strong statistical acumen beyond basic SPC, including use of statistical techniques to support risk assessments (e.g., probability of hazardous situations).
• Capable of effectively supporting Health Risk Assessments and Health Hazard Evaluations as part of post‑market surveillance.
• Strong communication skills to act as the principal advocate for risk management, clearly assessing documentation and conveying risk recommendations to stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional project teams, taking ownership of critical tasks to ensure timely and appropriate completion.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and train others in risk management practices, from individual mentoring to group training sessions.

Behaviors

• Operates with a high degree of independence, demonstrating sound judgment in managing priorities and resolving conflicts.
• Acts as a risk champion, consistently advocating for patient safety and robust, risk‑based decision‑making.
• Collaborative and influential, able to work effectively with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Post‑Market teams.
• Detail‑oriented and systematic, ensuring risk files are complete, compliant, and clearly traceable.
• Proactive and improvement‑focused, continually seeking opportunities to strengthen risk processes and build organizational risk competency.
• Clear, concise communicator who can simplify complex risk concepts for a variety of audiences and skill levels.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomechanical, or Biomedical preferred).
• 7+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Biomechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in an FDA‑regulated industry is required, with direct ownership of risk analysis and risk management documentation.
• Beneficial: Experience supporting complex medical devices (software or electromechanical) at the system level.

Why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the destination for top talent. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $119,300-$186,600 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, education, business needs and market demand.

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