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Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Innovative Career Resources & Staffing
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/4/2026

Join a globally recognized healthcare innovator that’s redefining what’s possible in medical technology. As a Senior Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll take the lead in advancing world-class quality systems that directly shape the future of patient health and safety worldwide.

This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you’ll guide a talented Quality team, drive excellence across operations, and play a pivotal role in maintaining our reputation for precision, integrity, and innovation.


What You’ll Lead:
You’ll own and elevate our core Quality Systems, including the Quality Assurance and Technical Investigations Group (TIG). Your leadership will ensure every product meets the highest global standards — because every patient deserves nothing less.


Key Focus Areas:

  • Final Product Release & Compliance Oversight
  • CAPA Programs & Continuous Improvement
  • QMS Document Control & Validations
  • Internal & External Audits
  • Complaints, Change Notifications & Non-Conformances


Your Mission & Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of Quality Systems to ensure compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a key authority on GMP and ISO standards, providing leadership and direction to cross-functional teams.
  • Direct and host FDA and Notified Body inspections, ensuring flawless audit outcomes.
  • Identify and implement process, product, and quality system enhancements across global operations.
  • Deliver training and mentorship on Quality System Regulations, ISO standards, and best practices.
  • Build and empower your team through hiring, mentoring, and professional development.
  • Track and analyze KPIs, lead effective CAPA strategies, and report measurable improvements to leadership.


What you Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Science, Engineering, or related field).
  • Minimum 1 year of Auditor experience preferred.
  • Proven experience within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. 
  • Deep understanding of U.S. and international medical device regulations: 21 CFR 820, 803, 804 (MDR), ISO 13485, ISO 14971, ISO 13408, EU MDR 2017/745 / MDD 93/42/EEC, and Canadian/Brazilian MDR.
  • Formal training in quality tools (CQE, CQA, Six Sigma, Risk Assessment, FMEA, FTA, DOE, Statistical Techniques).
  • Hands-on experience with process/equipment validation, method validations, and technical investigations.


Why You Will Love It Here:
At this company, you won’t just manage processes — you’ll shape the quality culture of a global leader committed to scientific excellence and patient well-being. You’ll have a seat at the table where innovation meets purpose, and where your voice, ideas, and leadership truly make an impact.

 

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