Manager, Quality Systems

Getinge Group; Merrimack (NH); Híbrido; USD 115.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401k plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Getinge Group in Merrimack, NH is seeking a Manager, Quality Systems to lead quality initiatives, manage external audits, and drive regulatory readiness in a fast-paced medical device environment.

You will oversee QMS programs, coordinate audit responses, and work cross-functionally with Regulatory, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure FDA and ISO 13485 compliance. Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in regulated industry required.

Formación

• Lead quality system initiatives (audits, regulatory inspections)
• Manage timelines for QS initiatives and audit programs
• Ensure QMS compliance to FDA and ISO standards
• Strong knowledge of QMS and regulations (FDA 21 CFR Part 820/11; ISO 13485)
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science; 7+ years in medical device/pharma

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain timelines and milestones for quality initiatives
• Coordinate external audit programs and responses
• Align QS projects with resources and regulatory expectations
• Drive continuous improvement of Quality Systems processes
• Lead Backroom Manager for external audits

Conocimientos

QMS

FDA regulations

ISO 13485

Audits

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

ERP (SAP)

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Herramientas

SAP ERP

Descripción del empleo

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Manager, Quality Systems

Date: Oct 9, 2026

Location: Merrimack, NH, US

Company: Atrium Medical Corporation

Remote Work: 1-2 days at home (site based)

Salary Range: $115-140k, 15% STI

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for leading quality‑related initiatives, i.e. MQRB and Regulatory Audits, including identifying quality deliverables as outlined in the Quality Processes. The position plays an important role in enabling regulatory readiness and serves as the Backroom Manager during audits and inspections. You are responsible for leading and directing the workload of Quality System (QS) projects as required with key quality deliverables as specified. This role is responsible for managing the timelines for QS initiatives including audit programs, responses, QMS compliance efforts, and system-level improvements to ensure adherence to FDA and global regulatory standards. This role is to manage the QMS elements, while supporting the implementation and deployment of Quality Process enhancements. In this role, you will use your experience or expertise to develop and deliver on quality requirements, solve problems, influence a quality minded culture, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and be able to effect short-term and long-term /business goals. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality project delivery and operational effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Work with the Quality System (QS) team to develop and maintain timelines and milestones for assigned Quality initiatives by leading and managing the following Quality elements:
• Management System Plans (MSPs) – Issuance, review, monitoring of actions and tracking status to closure.
• External Audit Program and the coordination of responses.
• Work with QS team to define scope, deliverables, timelines, and milestones for QMS elements to completion.
• Develop and maintain QMS updates and progress to completion
• Work with Program Management to align resources impacting quality projects.
• Ensure alignment of projects within the QMS requirements and regulatory agency expectations
• Drive continuous improvement of Quality Systems processes and tools
• Partner with site Quality, Regulatory, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams, as well as appropriate Global functions.

Audit Management

• Serve as Backroom Manager for External audits (FDA, Notified Bodies, Customers, etc.)
• Coordinate audit logistics, training, documentation readiness, and subject matter expert (SME) support
• Lead post-audit activities including observations and commitments tracking

Governance & Reporting

• Generate status updates.
• Work with PMO regarding overall Quality System updates for project reviews.
• Ensure effective escalation and resolution of quality project risks and delays
• Identify and proactively manage risks related to compliance and quality system performance
• Ensure QS elements meet regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, etc.)
• Maintain alignment with Global processes and initiatives
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of seven years of experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry.
• Good ability to drive continuous improvement, correct deficiencies and to prevent recurrence
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820 / 21 CFR Part 11), and ISO 13485 and applicable global standards

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience managing Quality Systems elements (audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance initiatives)
• Strong understanding of audit processes and regulatory inspections
• Proven ability to drive complex projects and continuous improvement, correct deficiencies and to prevent recurrence to closure
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer skills required; expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint and Excel) required, experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (such as SAP) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Six Sigma, or similar certification
• Experience serving as an audit backroom lead

Supervision/Management Of Others:

• Responsible for the development and management of a small team of engineering/quality professionals.

Internal and External Contacts / Relationships

All levels internally and externally.

Annual salary of $115K to140K depending on experience plus 15% STIP

About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.