Senior Quality Assurance Analyst - Regulatory Affairs
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Responsibilities
- Quality System Execution & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), including investigations, root cause analysis, effectiveness checks, and documentation
- Drive improvements to the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and applicable global regulations
- Author, review, and maintain quality system documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and forms
- Track, trend, and analyze quality metrics to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with development teams in an Agile environment to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle
- Participate in continuous learning opportunities including training and conferences to stay current with QA methodologies, emerging technologies, and industry best practices
- Audit & Inspection Readiness
- Lead and support internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
- Support external audits and inspections (e.g., FDA, Notified Bodies, Health Canada)
- Coordinate timely responses to audit findings and ensure effective remediation and closure
- Supplier & Vendor Quality Management
- Lead supplier qualification, evaluation, and monitoring activities
- Ensure supplier compliance with quality agreements and regulatory expectations
- Support supplier audits and ongoing performance assessments
- Regulatory Support
- Support preparation and maintenance of regulatory submissions and registrations for global markets
- Participate in regulatory impact assessments, change control, and product lifecycle activities
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs leadership to support global compliance strategies
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with R&D, Product, Clinical, and Operations teams to integrate quality and regulatory requirements into development and operational processes
- Provide guidance on risk management (ISO 14971) and design control expectations
- Support complaint handling, post-market surveillance, and vigilance activities
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or healthcare-related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 4+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or Regulatory Affairs within the medical device industry
- Demonstrated experience working within a certified Quality Management System (ISO 13485)
- Strong working knowledge of: FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / QSR (and QMSR readiness)
- ISO 13485
- ISO 14971 risk management principles
- Proven experience managing CAPA, audits, and supplier quality processes
- Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead quality initiatives and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work independently in a regulated, fast-paced environment
- Preferred
- Experience with electronic QMS platforms (e.g., Greenlight Guru or similar)
- Prior experience supporting regulatory inspections
- Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks (EU MDR, UKCA, Health Canada, TGA, etc.)
- Quality certifications (e.g., ASQ CQE, CQA)
- Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) or healthcare software a major bonus
- This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications and may be modified at any time to meet business needs.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Applicants may be required to complete an online technical and/or personality assessment as part of your application.
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Additional Information
The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Regulatory Affairs) is responsible for driving quality and compliance excellence across Intelerad's Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) portfolio. This role combines deep knowledge of medical device quality systems with hands-on execution of core QA/RA processes, including CAPA, audit readiness, supplier oversight, and regulatory support. As a senior individual contributor within the Regulatory Affairs & Quality organization, this role partners cross-functionally to ensure quality and regulatory requirements are embedded throughout the product lifecycle and that Intelerad maintains a state of continuous compliance.
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