Principal Quality Partner overseeing Design and Tech Transfer strategies for IVD assays at QuidelOrtho. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and quality initiatives.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Quality partner to the Technology Transfer team, providing strategic guidance and oversight throughout assay design transfer and tech transfer activities.
Lead development and execution of comprehensive design transfer and technology transfer quality strategies that ensure compliant, sustainable product realization.
Collaborate with Design Quality, Quality Operations, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment on design transfer deliverables, risk management, and process capability expectations.
Provide expert interpretation of applicable global regulatory and quality system requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA QSR) as they relate to design transfer, process transfer, verification/validation, and manufacturing readiness.
Apply deep product and process knowledge to assess transfer risks, guide process understanding, and ensure adequate controls are defined and implemented during scale‑up.
Support global audit and inspection activities as a subject matter expert and auditee for design transfer, tech transfer, and related quality system elements.
Proactively identify quality gaps, systemic risks, and continuous improvement opportunities within design transfer frameworks and lead cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
Mentor engineers and contribute to development of organizational capability in design transfer strategy and regulatory compliance.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
10+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Compliance, or related fields within the Medical Device, IVD, or Biopharmaceutical industries.
Strong understanding of Quality System regulations and standards, including ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and IVDR.
Strong product and process knowledge relevant to assay development, verification/validation, and manufacturing workflows.
Demonstrated success driving Quality and Compliance initiatives that align with business strategy and regulatory expectations.
Excellent collaboration, influence, and communication skills across functional and organizational boundaries.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive decision-making and improvement.
Commitment to scientific integrity, compliance excellence, and continuous improvement.
Expert-level knowledge of Design Transfer and Technology Transfer for IVD assays, including process readiness, scale‑up, and transfer of product requirements into manufacturing.
Deep understanding of IVD regulatory and quality system requirements, such as ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA QSR, risk management (ISO 14971), and design control principles.
Strong product and process knowledge relevant to assay development, verification/validation, and manufacturing workflows.
Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable design transfer and quality strategies.
Demonstrated experience evaluating process capability, process controls, and design outputs to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
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