Description
Job description:
- Ensure design control follows scientific rationale, regulatory requirements, internal guidelines, and quality standards, maintaining data integrity and consistent verification testing.
- Apply regulatory and QMS knowledge (ISO, 21CFR820, ISO, EU MDD/MDR) and maintain Design History Files, verification/validation activities, and support for clinical and commercial manufacturing.
- Maintain design control documentation for legacy products and incorporate market feedback, including product complaints, into the DHF.
- Document new equipment and maintain records for existing equipment.
- Ensure design changes follow required Design Control procedures mandated by Health Authorities.
- Support resolution of issues from audits, regulatory inspections, and notified-body interactions by preparing responses and corrective actions.
- Create, review, and approve design control documents (protocols, reports, verification/validation, FMEA, risk management plans, change management plans, design review documentation).
- Maintain DHF content and conformity assessments.
- Ensure targets for quality, timelines, costs, and user requirements are met.
- Provide clear and transparent communication to team members and internal/external partners.
Requirements:
Education & Experience
- Minimum 10 years of device development experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Extensive involvement in Change Control and Post-Market Surveillance (ISO, MDR, CAPA processes).
- Focus on lifecycle management of existing products, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
- Strong scientific background in primary packaging and drug delivery.
- Experience with Design Control documentation, risk management, and SOP writing.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels.
- Strong organizational, communication, and self-motivation skills.
Working Conditions
- Flexible work hours and arrangements.
- On-site presence in Bern expected at least 60% of the time.
