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Dexcom

Markets real-time CGM devices and analytics

Manager Quality Assurance

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong expertise in Japanese regulatory requirements, including the J-PMD Act, QMS Ordinance, and GVP, and the ability to align local and global Quality Management System frameworks.
  • A proven track record establishing, maintaining, and improving Quality Management Systems, including corrective and preventive action, audits, change control, and supplier quality management.
  • Experience overseeing end-to-end quality operations, including product release, inspection, Device Master Record and Device History Record review, and labeling and instructions-for-use compliance.
  • A deep understanding of risk management and product lifecycle quality, including nonconformance handling and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Hands-on experience managing field actions and recalls in collaboration with regulatory and safety stakeholders.
  • A bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, or a related field is required.
  • At least 8–12 years of experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry, with strong exposure to Quality Management Systems.
  • At least 2–5 years of leadership experience, including managing teams or leading cross-functional quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Establish, maintain, and improve Dexcom Japan’s Quality Management System based on Japanese regulations, including the J-PMD Act, its Enforcement Ordinance, the QMS Ordinance, and the GVP Ordinance.
  • Lead the document and record control process and training process with the Dexcom Inc. Quality team.
  • Lead the Quality Management System planning process in Dexcom Japan.
  • Manage changes to new or revised regulatory requirements from a Quality Management System perspective with the Dexcom Japan Regulatory Affairs and Safety team.
  • Lead the site management review process and commercial material review process.
  • Support customer-related processes with the Customer Service and Technical Support teams.
  • Manage outsource, supplier, and subcontractor processes with the Dexcom Inc. Quality team, including contract management and regulatory license management.
  • Lead internal and external audit processes with the Dexcom Inc. Quality team.
  • Oversee process monitoring and measurement, data analysis, process improvement, and corrective and preventive action.
  • Oversee domestic and foreign manufacturing activities from quality and regulatory perspectives with the relevant teams.
  • Establish, maintain, and improve domestic manufacturing and inspection activities from a Quality Management System and quality control perspective, including incoming quality checks and product release decisions.
  • Manage nonconforming product handling, including rework, concession, and ship holds.
  • Establish country-specific labels, electronic packaging inserts, and instructions-for-use.
  • Manage infrastructure monitoring and measurement devices, including periodic maintenance and calibration.
  • Manage the work environment.
  • Create Device Master Records and review Device History Records.
  • Manage the product realization and risk management processes with the Dexcom Inc. Quality team.
  • Communicate with retailers and dealers to ensure product quality.
  • Manage medical device changes from product quality and quality operations perspectives with Dexcom Japan Regulatory Affairs, Safety, and other relevant teams.
  • Gather information about product quality in the Japanese market, including actual or potential product malfunctions and nonconformities, in cooperation with the Dexcom Japan Safety team.
  • During field actions, work with Dexcom Japan Safety and relevant teams to identify and store returned recall products in the warehouse, handle them appropriately, and create field action records and reports for the Marketing Supervisor-general and Management Representative in a timely manner.

Desired Qualifications

  • An advanced degree is preferred.
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders and foster a quality-focused culture in a global organization.

About the Company

Dexcom

Markets real-time CGM devices and analytics

Dexcom makes continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems to help people manage diabetes. Its core product, the Dexcom G6, uses a wearable sensor and transmitter to deliver real-time glucose readings to a display or smartphone without finger-prick calibrations. Dexcom differentiates itself with a full CGM ecosystem, including Dexcom CLARITY data analytics and subscription services for sharing data with clinicians and caregivers. The company's goal is to improve the quality of life for people with diabetes by providing accurate, easy-to-use glucose monitoring and actionable data.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1999

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