Contract Medical Device Auditor for South Africa (42258)

LRQA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global assurance organization as an ISO 13485 Management Systems Assessor. This role offers the freedom to work independently while visiting diverse clients across South Africa. Bring your expertise in medical devices and contribute to a safer world through assessments and audits. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in biomedical sciences and auditing experience. Embrace the opportunity to develop in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years experience in medical device industry.
• Two years in research & development or clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Undertake business assurance assessments.
• Lead assessment teams and produce high-quality reports.
• Maintain professional competence and build client relationships.

Skills

Analytic insight

Communicative skills

Social skills

Education

BSc degree or higher diploma in biomedical science

Qualification in human physiology

Job description

ISO 13485 Management Systems subcontract Assessor (Medical sector) to be based in a major city in South Africa

Are you looking for an independent technical job with a lot of freedom Do you like visiting a great variety of customers all around the country Do you want to be part of an internationally renowned organisation to develop yourself further And do you want to contribute to a safer world by sharing your knowledge with organisationsThen join Lloyds Register as Assessor

As an established thirdparty auditing Organization we are looking to recruit freelancer / subcontract assessorto support our existing activities in the medical devicesfield. The main responsibilities will be to perform assessment against the requirements of ISO13485.

Bring your management systems audit skills and medical device industry experience to our Management Systems Lead Assessor role and make the most of your professional skills doing more of the work you enjoy.

Setting international standards of excellence in safety is our purpose as an organization. Responsible dedicated Assessors like you help our clients to manage their systems and risks so they can improve their current and future performance. Join our global assessment team and be inspired by your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Within authorised area of specialism undertake business assurance assessments in accordance with current procedures and agreed timescales.
• Lead assessment teams effectively ensuring that the visit is completed within the agreed timescales and coordinating team findings to reach conclusions.
• Produce high quality assessment reports reflecting business assurance principles in compliance with accreditation requirements and internal procedures.
• Ensure that all internal client stakeholders are kept informed of changes and issues escalating as appropriate.
• Pass opportunities and sales leads to appropriate colleagues to progress.
• Pass client feedback and insights to appropriate internal recipients.
• Maintain professional competence by keeping abreast of technical and other developments in own area of expertise maintaining CPD records updating CV maintaining professional registrations and producing records of competence as required.
• Actively build strong client and internal relationships.
• Participate fully in Assessor meetings.
• Perform additional and ad hoc tasks promptly as required such as assessor development product development or projects.

Technical / Professional qualifications / Requirements

• BSc degree higher diploma or equivalent in one or more professional areas viz. biomedical science microbiology chemistry biochemistry or bioengineering human physiology medicine pharmacy physics or biophysics
• In general a minimum of four years fulltime work experience in a medical device related industry including two years in one or more of the following : research & development manufacturing application of the device in a clinical setting testing of devices for compliance with standards conducting performance testing evaluation studies clinical trials.
• Wider knowledge of ISO 13485 Standard; must have successfully completed IRCA regd. Lead auditor training courses.
• Thirdparty auditing experience in the relevant sector with an IAF recognized certification Body.
• Being familiar with relevant International / local laws and industry regulations.
• A good verbal and written knowledge of the local and English language.
• Preparedness to travel when necessary to visit locations abroad
• Analytic insight and proactive attitude
• Communicative and social skills
• Qualification to other schemes e.g. ISO 9001 ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 will be an added advantage.

This is only for permanent resident of South Africa

Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA :

We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.

Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!

LRQA is a leading global assurance integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities).

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