Global Director, QA & Regulatory Affairs - 国际医疗器械公司

Suzhou Permanent RMB100,000 - RMB1,200,000 per year View Job Description
The Global Director, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs will lead the company's global QARA function, overseeing quality systems, regulatory compliance, audits, supplier quality, and market access activities across international markets. This role will manage a team of QA and RA professionals while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, external regulatory bodies, notified bodies, distributors, and regional regulatory partners worldwide.
  • Own global Quality and Regulatory strategy across multiple regions.
  • Lead an international team in supporting QA & RA.

About Our Client

Our client is an international medical technology company, serving healthcare and laboratory customers across multiple regions worldwide. The organization develops and commercializes specialized healthcare solutions and operates within a highly regulated environment with a strong focus on quality, compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

1. Quality Assurance Leadership

Serve as the senior management representative for Quality Assurance activities.

Lead the maintenance, enhancement, and effectiveness of the global Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 13485 and applicable medical device regulations.

Oversee internal and external audit programs and ensure organizational readiness for regulatory inspections and certification audits.

Drive supplier quality management programs, including qualification, monitoring, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide leadership for CAPA, change control, complaint handling, non-conformance management, and risk management processes.

Ensure compliance with established procedures, policies, and quality standards across the organization.

2. Regulatory Affairs Leadership

Develop and execute global regulatory strategies to support product registration and ongoing compliance across multiple markets.

Act as a key regulatory advisor to leadership and cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Provide oversight and guidance to regional distributors, agents, and local regulatory partners on registration activities.

Lead interactions with regulatory authorities, notified bodies, and external stakeholders.

Review and approve regulatory submissions, technical documentation, and product development documentation.

Support the integration of regulatory requirements into business processes and quality systems.

3. Global Team Management

Lead, develop, and mentor an international QARA team based in Sydney.

Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, compliance, collaboration, and professional growth.

Coordinate effectively with global stakeholders across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Service functions.

The Successful Applicant

1.Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or a related discipline.

2.Minimum 10 years of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs experience within the medical device industry, including leadership responsibilities.

3.Demonstrated experience managing both QA and RA functions at a global or regional level.

4.Solid understanding of medical device regulations and regulatory submissions in major international markets.

5.Proven experience supporting CE Mark activities under EU MDR and working directly with Notified Bodies. FDA regulatory experience and exposure to U.S. market will be a plus.

6.Experience in BSI or other Notified Body audits and regulatory inspections.

7.Demonstrated experience managing cross-country or international direct reporting teams.

8.Fluent English communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with global stakeholders and senior leadership.

What's on Offer

Great opportunity to take a Global QA & RA Leadership role.

Contact
Chris Qu
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7106740
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3502

Job summary

Function
Life Sciences
Specialisation
Regulatory Affairs
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Suzhou
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Qu
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3502
Job Reference
JN-092026-7106740

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