Director Of Quality And Regulatory Affairs
CurrentI was added to the Airway Management team as Director of QUality and Regulatory Affairs. I initially ensured that Airway Management made the transition from ISO 13485 2003 and EN ISO 13485 2012 to ISO 13485: 2016. Modified and added necessary documentation to transition the system. The facility was 13485:2016 certified in seven (7) months after completing preliminary and certification audits. In addition, completed training ISO 13485:2016 lead auditor training along with MDR (EU) training to initiate the transition from MDD to MDR (EU). I support the quality and regulatory organization for design, manufacturing, and post market activities. This also includes contract design and development of class I, II medical devices for sleep apnea and related applications.Additional Responsibilities:(Site-level Management of Critical Quality Systems and Medical Device Development Design Controls)- Provide quality and compliance over-site for product development teams- Development and deployment of plant level procedures- Provide training to employees on QS Reg. and ISO quality system requirements- Perform Internal and external quality system audits- Maintain and audit project design history files- Provide six sigma, lean, and design control training for development services organization- Maintain Equipment/Facilities QA records- Maintain CAPA, Internal/External Audits, Nonconforming Material, and Complaint Systems-Guidance and mentorship for six sigma greenbelts and black-belt projects- Perform performance reviews and hire personnel as required-Coordinate lean Kaizan events for quality system and process improvement-Provided transfer due diligence for design transfers to manufacturing.-Site Quality Management Representative-Lead for FDA, SGS, MDSS, and Customer audits