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Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Lead Auditor Medical Devices Regulations

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Posted on Nov 12
Full-timeAntwerp, Belgium

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university or technical university degree in a relevant subject, such as medicine, pharmacology, biomedical or bioengineering, microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, health technology, mechanical engineering, or electronic engineering.
  • At least four years of professional experience in the medical-device industry, including at least two years in quality management; a significant part of the experience should be in manufacturing active medical devices.
  • A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent audits against the Medical Devices Regulation, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and the UK Medical Devices Regulation, following established procedures and assessment plans.
  • Perform audits through onsite client inspections and document review.
  • After training, work independently, traveling from home to the first client and conducting customer audits.
  • Explain audit findings and improvement-plan needs to customers in a calm manner.
  • Convert audit findings into substantiated reports.
  • Report directly to the Field Manager and regularly review performance with her.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in quality management or quality engineering in the manufacturing of active medical devices or their critical suppliers.
  • Experience in a production role in the manufacturing of active medical devices, such as production management, quality control management, or research and development roles responsible for design or validation of active medical devices.
  • Experience with sterilization processes, techniques, or software marketed as medical devices.
  • Demonstrable experience with ISO 13485, MDSAP, or UKCA Mark, and knowledge of MDCG-endorsed and guidance documents.
  • Demonstrable experience with multiple technologies and processes used to manufacture and make medical devices available, including metal processing, plastics processing, non-metallic mineral processing, chemical processing, cleanroom production, production involving electronic components, labeling, and packaging.

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1878

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