Position Summary
Develop comprehensive internal and vendor quality oversight strategies for In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD), Companion Diagnostics (CDx), and Digital health assets in a regulated environment. Report to Sr. Director of Laboratory Quality Assurance.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary quality strategic partner to external diagnostic, CDx, SaMD, and digital health vendors; set quality expectations early.
- Lead fit-for-purpose quality frameworks and partner engagement models using continuous, risk-based oversight.
- Modernize quality practices for diagnostics, software, and data-driven products.
- Own global quality and audit strategies for diagnostic/Digital Health vendors (e.g., CROS, labs, software developers, data providers).
- Lead vendor qualification audits and Third-Party Risk Management.
- Support inspection readiness and inspection-facing activities; engage with Health Authorities as needed.
- Use QRM tools and analytics to identify risks, streamline processes, and drive effectiveness/efficiency.
- Partner on quality issues (investigations, impact assessments, resolutions, documentation); lead/assist SOP development.
- Manage PEARL assessments for IVD devices and SaMD (within GCP regulated area) and support GCP deviation root cause investigations.
Qualifications & Skills
- BS in Life Sciences/Engineering (advanced degree preferred).
- Experience in IVD/CDx/SaMD quality management, vendor oversight, and audit strategy.
- Expertise in diagnostic/digital health audits (design controls, software validation, data integrity, lifecycle management).
- Knowledge of GCP, ISO, GLP, GMP; risk management frameworks; lead investigations/root cause analysis.
- Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and cross-functional partnering.
- Additional: PEARL assessment/strategy room knowledge; experience developing/maintaining SOPs; change management.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- $188,250–$228,114 (Princeton, NJ).
- Health coverage, 401(k), disability/life/other protection, and paid time off (details by eligibility).