Quality Systems Manager
TLDR
Provide oversight for medical device development and commercialization while ensuring compliance with global quality standards and promoting a quality culture at AliveCor.
At AliveCor, we imagine a healthier world powered by access to personalized intelligent information. We're on a mission to be the world’s heart health partner by enabling access to quality heart care for everyone. AliveCor has pioneered over-the-counter medical ECG devices and continues to lead the way in empowering consumers and patients to take care of their heart. Using our FDA-cleared medical-grade hardware and software, millions of users have taken more than 200 million heart health measurements and counting.
Our vibrant team of people are attracted to AliveCor because they want to build something meaningful - and AliveCor delivers: every day, customers tell us that we’ve saved lives. Join us in our mission!
- Responsible for ensuring that AliveCor’s quality system is compliant to applicable regulations, and national and international quality standards;
- Develop and update QMS procedures and work instructions to be compliant, effective and efficient;
- Manage and maintain an effective document and records management system and ensure these systems are maintained in a validated state;
- Coordinate training plans, records, and files to ensure they are properly maintained;
- Maintain AliveCor’s database of national and international standards including gap assessments
- Maintain annual quality plans and manage quality system projects;
- Manage internal and external audits, calibration, periodic reviews, NC and CAPA reviews;
- Coordinate and maintain Management Review Meetings;
- Manage supplier management and purchasing controls processes, review suppliers' performance, conduct supplier audits and organize annual supplier performance reviews
- Create and use metrics to track, trend and report performance of quality systems
- Promote a culture of quality throughout AliveCor
- Other Quality duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelors’ degree in Science, Technology or Engineering
- 4-6 years’ experience in medical device quality systems management
- Strong understanding of ISO 13485:2016, 21 CFR 820, MDSAP country specific requirements
- Ability to manage projects: organized, independent, and results-oriented; perform and execute job responsibilities with high level of accuracy on a daily basis
- Strong analytical and communication skills, strong team ethic, and attention to detail
- Process-oriented thinking
- Demonstrated competence documenting technical information and communicating it to others
- Strong work experience in a Document Control, QMS Management, Supplier Management, and/or Training Records Administration function in medical device (preferred)
- ASQ CQA certification or equivalent lead-auditor training (preferred)
The annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 – $155,000. This range represents the good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage AliveCor reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of hire. The final compensation offer will be determined based on several factors, including geographic market rates, the candidate’s years of relevant experience, and specialized industry-specific expertise. In accordance with California law, this range is specific to the role’s responsibilities and does not include potential bonuses, equity, or benefits, which may also form part of the total compensation package.
AliveCor builds innovative mobile applications and over-the-counter ECG devices aimed at transforming heart health management. We focus on providing accessible quality heart care for everyone, empowering individuals to take charge of their heart health with advanced technology. Our distinctive approach combines cutting-edge devices and user-friendly interfaces to create a comprehensive heart health management ecosystem.