Director, Quality Systems

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients' lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM

At Inspire, we value people – your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This position is a leadership role focused on overseeing and enhancing Inspire's global quality system. This position involves leading teams responsible for configuration assurance, quality systems compliance, QMS training and audit, quality operations, non-product software design assurance and eQMS development and implementation, ensuring compliance with global regulations and driving continuous improvement.

The position will collaborate with multiple stakeholders across the organization, including design assurance and post market quality leaders, operations, information services, product development and regulatory to achieve organizational goals and foster a high-performing workplace.

OPPORTUNITIES YOU WILL HAVE IN THIS ROLE

• Lead and maintain an effective quality system which includes a strategic QMS structure, quality planning activities, execution and monitoring of all QMS processes and metrics.
• Develop and implement the annual quality plan, quality objectives and quality metrics that drive business objectives, continuous improvement and compliance to global regulations.
• Lead the development and implementation of new electronic QMS process workflows to drive compliance with current regulations as well as new geographic regulations where products are, or planned to be, distributed.
• Manage teams interacting with external agencies (FDA, Notified Bodies, and Competent Authorities) for inspections and compliance audits.
• Provide quality expertise for non-product software validations (including ERP / MRP tools) and lead quality assurance teams supporting non-product software validations.
• Lead QMS continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency of the QMS and drive organization compliance.
• Perform, support, mentor and coach others on effective root cause investigations and CAPA actions to maintain effective and compliant quality systems and products.
• Ensure QMS competency-based learning is in place for all QMS processes for both Inspire employees and contractors.
• Recruit, coach, mentor and develop top talent for the quality team.
• Lead effective change management across the organization.
• Document product and therapy related field reports within the prescribed timelines and provide any necessary documents required to complete the investigation. Provide follow-up reporting as needed.
• Complete training requirements and competency confirmations as required for this position within the required timeline.
• Comply with applicable quality system procedures / policies and make suggestions for continuous process improvement.
• Ensure all direct reports maintain training records that comply with applicable quality system requirements.

WHAT YOU CAN BRING TO OUR GREAT TEAM

Required :

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, or biomedical discipline

Preferred :

Implementing and obtaining certification (FDA & ISO) of a quality management system.

Master's degree in a technical or scientific field

#LI-Onsite

The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and / or skill level.

Salary

$170,000—$230,000 USD

BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION

Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including ( general description of the benefits and other compensation offered ) :

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

Inspire Medical Systems is an  equal opportunity  employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com

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