Director Quality Assurance

Imperative Care$234K — $244K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline, with 10 years in quality assurance in a medical device or robotics setting.
  • Minimum of 3 years of people management experience.
  • Preferred certifications include ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA design control requirements and relevant international standards.
  • Experience in new product development, with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the quality assurance function and represent quality management for the robotics business.
  • Develop and implement quality policies compliant with medical regulations.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory standards including 21 CFR part 820 and ISO 13485.
  • Collaborate with management to define quality and regulatory strategies.
  • Build and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) to support product development.
  • Oversee product development quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Manage and grow a quality assurance team to promote quality across all departments.

Benefits

  • Stock options to share in company success.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits.
  • 401k plan to support your financial future.
  • Generous paid time off for work-life balance.
  • Parental leave program to support new parents.
Full Job Description
Title: Director Quality Assurance
This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site & full-time

What You'll Do
As head of a quality sub-function, the Director of Quality Assurance will interpret functional strategy to set goals and objectives for assigned team to ensure the quality of our products and operations. This position will be leading the activities of building our quality policies for robotics product to be compliant with applicable medical device regulations. As a key leader, this role takes part of strategic conversations and activities that include building a quality infrastructure aimed at transferring operations from concept to manufacturing in collaboration with robotics upper management and consultants. An individual in this role will create and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and building the quality assurance team to promote quality principles across engineering, manufacturing, and elsewhere.
  • Serve as the quality management representative for the robotics business.
  • Provide strategic leadership of the quality system to ensure continued conformance to applicable domestic and international regulatory standards.
  • Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements: 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, MDR 2017/745.
  • Coordinate and lead the definition of the quality and regulatory strategy, in collaboration with upper management and regulatory consultants.
  • Define, build, implement, and maintain the company QMS to support product development and company growth from concept through commercial launch; provide and conduct training for stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Provide support on quality and regulatory matters to critical suppliers.
  • Ensure the quality of our product development and verification/validation activities, including the compliance to applicable regulatory standards.
  • Grow and oversee the activities performed by a Quality team.

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline and a minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility in quality assurance in a medical device, regulated or robotics setting, plus a minimum of 3 years of prior people management experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • Preferred ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer, and a Green Belt in one or more of the Process Excellence roadmaps (DMADVV, DMAIIC, or Lean).
  • Strong knowledge of FDA requirements for design control of medical devices and 21 CFR 820; ISO 13485 and 14971; IEC 60601-1 and related regulations.
  • New product development experience required.
  • Excellent leadership and management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills with proactive leadership skills to determine deficiencies, communicate them effectively through the organization and follow through to resolution.
  • Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Willingness to perform a "hands-on" troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
  • Good technical understanding of Design and Process Validation principles.
  • Ability to comprehend principles of engineering, physiology, and medical device use.
Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.

Join Us! Apply today.
Salary Range: $234,000 to 244,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our total rewards package, Imperative Care offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

The posted salary range reflects compensation for employees based in the local Bay Area market. For candidates hired outside of this geographic area, compensation may vary and be adjusted based on location, local market conditions, and other factors

The use of external recruiters/staffing agencies requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Imperative Care requests that external recruiters/staffing agencies not to contact Imperative Care employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Complying with this request will be a factor in determining future professional relationships with Imperative Care.

Imperative Care will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates themselves for either current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of an agreement between the Human Resources Department and the external recruiter/staffing agency does not create any implied obligation on the part of Imperative Care.

About Imperative Care

Imperative Care is a medical device company that develops and commercializes devices for the treatment of ischemic stroke. The company was founded in 2016 by Fred Khosravi and Vikram Janardhan. Imperative Care's flagship product is the Zoom Aspiration System, which is used to remove blood clots from the brain during a stroke. The company's mission is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of stroke on healthcare systems. Imperative Care has raised over $85 million in funding from investors such as Ascension Ventures, Bain Capital Life Sciences, and Rock Springs Capital.
Learn more about Imperative Care
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+60%
Revenue
$10 million

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