The Manager of EMEA Safety and Compliance develops, establishes, and maintains quality assurance methodologies, systems, and medical device industry best practices which meet customer, regulatory and client requirements; and serves as a post-market surveillance subject matter expert to the region. This individual will provide support to internal functional teams and groups, such as those responsible for complaint evaluation, reportability determination, complaint investigation, health hazard evaluation, risk file review, CAPA, legal, Medical Affairs and field actions. This support consists of, but not limited to, guidance related to regulations, risk management requirements, assessment of impact on the user, representation of GPM approval and compliance review.
Responsibilities:Globally with emphasis on Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA): Support and collaborate with all groups and teams involved in the PMS and vigilance processes to ensure compliance and maximum reliability, repeatability, effectiveness, and efficiency in their operations including: customer care, global PMS, region/market authorized representative, in-country distributors, and local competent authorities.
Lead a team that manages and responds to requests for additional information from Competent Authorities, liaising with internal SME's as appropriate. Provide written responses to requests for analysis of adverse events, potential or actual reportable events, and/or potential safety signals identified through data trending or complaint evaluation teams.
Lead and oversee CCT (Critical Complaint Triage) process
Lead and Manage a team that supports post market activities in the region, introduction to new markets and expansion of product lines in the region, creating a high performing team with a strong culture of collaboration and trust.
Support notified body, competent authority, and internal audits of the local regional office and/or PMS and vigilance activities.
Support the EMEA commercial teams by ensuring the PMS and quality strategies align with and are integrated into overall business objectives
Interact with patients/HCPs to obtain additional information and provide other support as part of critical complaint follow up.
Collaborate cross-functionally to write, compile, and/or provide expert input to compliance documentation for post market, such as device PMS plans, HHEs, CAPAs, legal activities and field actions.
Acquire and maintain knowledge of assigned products/products and therapies including labeling, indications, populations evaluated, disease state and treatments.
Partner with other members of RA/QA, legal, Medical Affairs and field staff and provide input in the development of field action plans and safety communications; provide guidance to product issue investigation teams to identify events of interest.
Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines in the medical device industry and the broader life sciences/healthcare/med tech ecosystem, including ISO 14971, FDA, MDCG, IMDRF, and ICH guidelines for classifying and reporting medical device and drug adverse events.
Contribute to the development and implementation of post-market compliance program initiatives, process improvements, and sound safety principles and practices.
Provide training and support to international field staff on recognition of customer complaints and appropriate documentation
Education and Experience:
Minimum Requirements:BA/BS degree from an accredited university or college preferred
Experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Post Market Surveillance, and/or Medical/Clinical/Patient Safety in a medical technology, life sciences, or healthcare setting.
Experience in professional/technical writing in medical technology, regulated industry, life sciences, or healthcare setting.
Work experience specifically in clinical risk management, compliance or post market safety.
Fluent in Medical Device regulations- EUMDR, FDA, ISO13485
Competent in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Able to assimilate and interpret scientific content and translate information for appropriate audience in a succinct manner.
Able to quickly learn new technologies.
Strong attention to detail with excellent grammatical, editorial, and proofreading skills
Preferred Skills and Competencies:Experience in dealing directly with regulatory bodies is highly desired.
BSN with diabetes experience, Registered Dietician or Diabetic Educator, Clinical licensure in other healthcare discipline desired
Experience in SaMD highly desired
Experience leading global teams preferred
Physical Requirements (if applicable):
NoneUp to 15-20% travel may be required
Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet's flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.
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