Senior Device Quality Engineer

At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.

As a Sr. Device Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives. We offer one of the most exciting, fast paced, and meaningful work environments in the world of operations, supply chain and manufacturing.

In this role we will provide technical quality leadership and support for AstraZeneca combination products. This role partners with internal and external partners for product development and sustaining efforts to ensure product design history and risk management files are aligned with FDA 21 CFR requirements and international standards.

We will lead quality planning and supporting risk management activities, as well as to provide sustaining engineering support through post-market surveillance, design changes, etc.

Join us and be part of the efforts at the site to transform into a Center of Excellence in Combination Products and Medical Devices!

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead medical device and combination product Quality System initiatives at Gaithersburg. Develop strategies, priorities, and plans as required.
• Influence regional and global Quality policies/processes and influence senior leaders in the area of GMP Device and Combination Product compliance.
• Lead projects related to compliance of the quality system, development of new procedures and controls, and maintenance of established programs.
• Authoring, maintaining and compiling Design History File content, Conformity Assessments, and Device Master Record (DMR)
• Author and review technical specifications and design control documentation (Design and Development Plans, FMEAs, User Requirements Specifications, Design Inputs, Design Outputs, Design Reviews, Design Verification, Design Validation, and Design Transfer)
• Provide quality engineering support for the handling device design related complaint records.
• Author and provide quality guidance in the handling of non-conformance and CAPAs related to the medical device quality systems.
• Provide quality and technical direction for the evaluation of change assessments.
• Work multi-functionally to implement product quality requirements and quality standards into design inputs, to develop product specifications, and to conduct design verification and validation activities.
• Lead risk management (e.g. FMEA) and quality planning activities; Develop risk-based sampling plans.
• Lead design control gap assessments, remediation planning, and remediation execution as the need arises.
• Support New Product Introduction (e.g. Prefilled Syringes, Auto injectors, etc).

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in engineering or equivalent technical field
• Five (5) years or more of experience supporting Quality Engineering of Combination Products and/or Medical Devices
• Extensive knowledge of both US and International Design Control and Risk Management requirements (specifically 21 CFR Part 4, Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC), as well as other applicable standards required (ISO 11608 series, ISO 62304, etc.).

Preferred:

• Development experience with combination products including injection (pre-filled syringes, auto-injectors, on body injection) and/or inhalation devices.
• Experience with Health Authority interactions
• ASQ certification (CQE, CBA, CQA or CRE)
• Six Sigma Certification

Next Steps – Apply today!

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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $102,183 to $153,274. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. ​

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.