Job Description

Combination Cell Technology Medical Device Quality Director role will be the subject matter expert for Global Medical Device regulations within Cell & Genetic programs. The role will have broad knowledge of the EU and UK Medical Device regulations as well as international ISO/AAMI standards requirements for implantable medical devices and combination products. The role will also partner with cross-functional partners to aid technical transfer activities to Contract Manufacturing Organization in support of the development and manufacture of cell/device combination products for Cell & Genetic Therapy.

The role will be responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders in a matrix environment; Influencing/building/promoting a culture of Quality and to meet business, quality and regulatory objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a Device Subject Matter Expert (SME)on Medical Device Regulation UK MDD 2002 as amended and Medical Device Regulations 2017/745
• Lead/support Quality Management systems certification for CE marking of device constituents within UK and EU.
• Partners with internal Quality Manufacturing to aid technical transfer activities to Contract Manufacturing Organization in support of the development and manufacture of cell/device combination products for cell & Genetic Therapy.
• For assigned CGT Program, supports submission Quality review, discussions with Regulatory partners in regards to UK/EMA Health Authority discussions, and Inspections.
• Quality oversight of validation Technical Transfers, and CMC product development activities at the EU CDMO for cell/device program.
• Establishment of quality oversight for external CDMO operations for Cell & Genetic programs with Medical Devices. Support supplier qualification and performance management.
• Support the batch disposition quality assurance process, across development manufacturing. Assure disposition activities are compliant and consistent.
• Identify and communicate risks and assist with risk mitigation plans as necessary with broad application of ISO 14971.
• Supports/oversees assessment, approval and implementation of change controls impacting EU and UK for medical device program.
• Represent C&G Quality to lead/participate in complex project involving medical device and partner with key stakeholders for alignment in strategic and operational planning and delivery of business & financial priorities and goals.
• Leads/participates with cross-functional stakeholders in Cell & Genetic therapies projects and improvements, and associated mitigation plans to meet business, Quality and regulatory objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant Degree
• Knowledge of EU & International medical device legislation and quality standard requirements, ISO 13485, UK MDD 2002 as amended and Medical Device Regulations 2017/745
• Expert knowledge of GMP, FDA and EMA regulatory requirements applicable to Device and/or Combination products including 21CFR Part 4, Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO14971 and device ISO/AAMI standards as applicable across implantable device life cycle
• Broad medical device /combination device technical knowledge of current industry trends
• Proven ability to develop strategies and lead improvement projects-Experience with Root Cause
• Analysis, and other Operational Excellence experience, such as LEAN, DMAIC, Six Sigma.
• Ability to apply risk management principles to decision making and operational priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a track record working in a matrix environment; Influencing/building/promoting a culture of Quality
• Strong leadership through a partnership and engagement approach with manufacturing for advancing quality outcomes and operational excellence.

Other Requirements
Indicate required certifications, licenses, or specialized trainings.

This role is based in London and requires 3 days per week in the office.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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