Quality System Lead (Head of QMS/ Management Representative), Health

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The Health group is looking for a Principle Quality System Lead to support regulated features in China. If you are passionate about the health space and want to have an incredible impact here at Apple, this could be the role for you. We are an efficient organization who works closely together to establish relationships across multiple functional teams. We care deeply about getting amazing new products into our customers hands.

Description
Develop and maintain a robust quality system to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
Supports region specific manufacturing registrations
Guides team members on the implementation of the quality system requirements.","responsibilities":"Establishes site specific quality objectives and plans

Maintains the quality management system processes by creating / updating standard operating procedures to support regulatory requirements and process changes.Independently supports internal audit program. Schedules audits per an approved schedule, provides objective evidence of conformance to auditors, manages audit finding remediation and closure

Supports external audits as the front room lead. Manages audit preparation and execution

Oversees the Quality Management Review process and ensures timely execution of management reviews including follow up on action items

Regularly report the operation of the quality management system and improvement needs to the legal representative and principal person in charge of the enterprise;

Manages and supports the supplier quality program. Including but not limited to: identification and qualification of suppliers, supplier corrective actions, and supplier monitoring.

Identifies, leads development of, and participates in implementation of new processes

Maintains a quality documentation management system

Maintains site training system and ensures completion of training for required personnel

Maintains calibration system for on site equipment / fixtures

Ensures validation of systems and processes; as required

Monitors changes to global regulations and ensures policies and procedures reflect applicable changes and implements quality system best practices

Oversees adverse event reporting / recalls in country

Ensure implementation of post market surveillance systems / reporting

Ensure product technical requirements are accurately registered and manufactured product aligns to registration

Ensure that products meet release requirements

Implement relevant laws, regulations, rules, mandatory standards are implemented. Monitor regulatory landscape for China market and ensure revisions to product / process standards are appropriately implemented.

Cooperate with regulatory authorities in supervision and inspection, and organize relevant departments of the enterprise to make timely rectifications in accordance with requirements regarding identified issues.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of international medical device regulatory requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience.
7-10 years of experience in Quality Management Systems supporting Medical Devices.
Extensive experience in managing, maintaining and implementing quality management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service orientation and corresponding skills
Excellent interpersonal skills working across multiple divisions
Attention to detail, well organized and time efficient
Can multi-task and work independently
Knowledge of domestic medical device regulatory requirements (China GMP)
Technical writing skills
Proficient in English both oral and written
Experience leading and managing regulatory audits