Job Title
QMS Specialist
Job Description
Job Title : QMS Specialist
Job Responsibilities
- Takes ownership of basic processes in the assigned area/ areas (Audits, Document Control, Training, CAPA) to ensure that QMS is efficient and meets the regulatory requirements.
- Analyzes QMS metrics and performance indicators, preparing detailed reports that highlight trends, deviations, and areas for improvement, and presenting findings to senior management.
- Works under limited supervision and broad guidelines, regularly applying independent judgment on matters of significance to drive project success and compliance.
- Contributes to the development, implementation, and revision of QMS processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality manuals, ensuring their accuracy, clarity, and compliance with relevant standards.
- Conducts risk assessments activities, identifying potential risks to regulatory compliance, quality and QMS integrity, and developing robust mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS, proposing and implementing enhancements to processes, tools, and systems to drive overall quality performance and operational excellence.
- Applies specialized knowledge in breadth and/or depth to a variety of issues and projects within the team, ensuring effective solutions and innovative approaches to complex challenges.
- Participates in training sessions to stay updated on quality standards and QMS procedures, actively engaging in learning opportunities to enhance understanding of industry regulations and best practices.
- Cultivates effective relationships with internal and external partners, providing influence over projects and peer groups by demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the area of specialization.
- Leads cross-functional problem-solving sessions to address significant QMS issues, utilizing structured methodologies like root cause analysis and driving the implementation of solutions.
- Prepares for and participates in external regulatory audits and inspections by ensuring readiness of documentation, processes, and records, and provide responses to audit findings in collaboration with stakeholders.
Minimum Required Education
Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Minimum Required Experience
Minimum 8-10 years of experience with Bachelor's in areas such as Quality Management Systems, Quality Audits or equivalent in highly regulated environments/industries such as MD, Pharma, Automotive
Preferred Education
Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Quality/ Regulatory/Compliance related fields
Mandatory Experience
- Hands on experience with QMS processes (Document Control, Training, CAPA, change Management)
- Audit exposure(internal, external, FDA/Notified Body)
- Ability to work with R&D, Manufacturing and Regulatory affairs
Preferred Certification
ISO 13485, FDA QSR( 21 CFR 820) knowledge, MDR awareness
Preferred Skills
- Regulatory Requirements
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- KPI Monitoring and Reporting
- Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Process Improvements
- Technical Writing
- User Training & Support
- Training Content Development
How We Work Together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
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About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
