Product Assessor - Soft Tissue Team

As a Product Assessor you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of Soft Tissue products ensuring technical file reviews adhere to all applicable requirements including the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR) Medical Device Directive (MDD) and UKCA for Class IIa/IIb and/or Class III devices. Your role will involve ensuring that these assessments are technically sound and compliant with relevant regulations.

You will also:

• Support CE marking activities carried out by SGS.
• Contribute to the training and qualification of junior staff including the creation of training materials.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients regarding product assessments working to minimize risks associated with medical device certification and maintenance.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in healthcare products or related activities such as design manufacturing regulation auditing or research. Specific experience in the design manufacture testing or use of Soft Tissue devices is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience conducting Soft Tissue Product Assessments for another Certification/Notified body (Technical File reviewer) is advantageous.

Education:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline such as medicine pharmacy engineering or other related sciences.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills especially through electronic mediums.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English as reports will be reviewed and queried in English.
• In-depth knowledge of medical devices within the following non-active categories (as per Commission Regulation 2017/2185):
  • MDN 1104 Non-active soft-tissue and other implants (e.g. IUDs urethral stents bariatric devices biliary stents). Specifically long term invasive implants such as IUDs ophthalmic devices and surgical sutures.
  • MDN 1202 Non-active non-implantable devices for administration channelling and removal of substances (e.g. dialysis devices intravenous lines hypodermic needles catheters). Specifically non-invasive channelling and storing devices such as blood bags or similar.
  • MDN 1206 Non-active non-implantable ophthalmologic devices (e.g. contact lenses eye drops other instruments for ophthalmological surgery).
  • MDN 1214 General non-active non-implantable devices used in healthcare (e.g. ultrasound gels).

For your CV to be reviewed please send it in English.

Additional Information :

Why SGS

• Join a globally recognized and stable company a leader in the Testing Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule and work model.
• Access SGS University and Campus for continuous learning options.
• Thrive in a multinational environment collaborating with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefit from our comprehensive benefits platform.

Join Us: At SGS we are dedicated to fostering an open friendly and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn grow your expertise and fulfill your potential. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time