Risk Management Business Process Owner (BPO), Dispensing
The Risk Management Business Process Owner (BPO), Dispensing is accountable for influencing risk management process activities for product development and product maintenance through the application of quality management and engineering skills for medical devices. This person will support Engineers from product inception through product launch and maintenance and play an active role in the processes to ensure products meet quality standards consistent with both Corporate and business unit policies, while meeting all risk management and other regulatory requirements. This person may also assist with compliance remediation, design control, change control, or wider product development process management projects.
Responsibilities :
- Applies medical device development expertise to provide leadership in the creation and maintenance of product risk management processes based in 14971 regulation.
- The Business Process Owner provides strategic and tactical direction and oversight to ensure consistent leadership for Product Risk Management.
- This individual monitors internal and external regulatory observations and trends and implements changes across the business units.
- This position will also participate in other QMS tactical and strategic activities as needed, including but not limited to Design Control and Change Control process activities.
Education and Experience :
Requires a minimum of a BS / MS degree in life science, engineering or other relevant discipline. Experience with both hardware and software applications is preferable.At least 8 years of experience in a Class I / II / III medical device with specific experience in Risk Management.Proven experience with interpretation and application of ISO 14971, FDA CFR 820.30 and other regulation related to Product Risk Management.Demonstrated experience establishing global Quality strategy & oversight, QMS etc., at business / manufacturing site level in a global company.Strong background in Risk Management in relation to product design and development and post-market risk management activities.Strong understanding of design control requirements and regulation.Proven ability as a change agent to drive improvements across a large organization.Strong technical writing experience required.Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.Ability to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems.Strong communicator capable of interfacing at senior levels.Understanding of the application of quality systems to the medical device industry.Ability to work effectively and influence leading decision makers across diverse areas of BD and manage complex structures.Proven ability to work globally; ability to lead a global team and lead across cultures and regions.Articulate with ability to influence others and significantly promote and / or negotiate in situations that involve recognizing and responding to underlying concerns where others need to be persuaded to accept compromised solutions.Travel is required, given the global scope of the role, and would vary in intensity depending on the evolving business needs.