QA Manager I

Job Information

Number

ICIMS-2025-9281

Job function

QA&RA

Job type

Full-time

Location

Bedford - 180 Hartwell Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01730 United States

Country

United States

Shift

1st

About the Position

Introduction

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing the day-to day activities of the complaint team, works to assure timely case / complaint review and assignment. Responsible for managing the escalation process of potentially reportable complaints with attention to country specific reporting timeliness The QA Manager works with cross functional teams to support complaint escalations, investigations and field actions.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manages the complaint team to ensure accuracy and timely risk review and thorough complaint investigations are completed.
• Responsible for product family specific systems and documentation which contribute to an effective complaint system compliant with FDA, ISO and Worldwide standards. Ensures timely and thorough review of all com plaints and inquiries, prioritizing potentially reportable events.
• Escalate any potentially reportable complaint or inquiry, communicates with the cross functional team and management, drives the post market Risk Analysis Worksheet (RAW) process through completion.
• Communicates updates on escalations, priorities, and complaint status to leadership and in various meetings.
• Chairing meetings and providing guidance and direction to the RAW team.
• Trains and develops subordinates, as appropriate, to achieve duties and responsibilities
• Coordinates and monthly complaint trend review meetings with appropriate departments and ensures that escalations, investigations and CAPA Actions are taken to remediate negative trends or for specific customer complaint issues, determination and resolution of root causes for complaints.
• Provide complaint inputs to the post market surveillance reporting process
• Responsible for maintaining Complaint KPI data and reporting as necessary
• Responsible for gathering complaint and RAW data for Post Market Surveillance and updating the RA reports including assessing newly identified risks.
• Follows regulatory requirements for complaint management.
• Establish and maintain a system to review literature and social media for complaints.
• Manages tasks supporting complaint investigations, Including returned parts and external assignments.
• Supports investigation activities and provides guidance for resolving product malfunctions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Networking / Key relationships

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position :

Skills & Capabilities :

Travel requirements : N / A

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin / ancestry, age, mental / physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com

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