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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Location:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">U.S. or Ireland based role working from home. </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Preferably based on the East Coast, United States or in Ireland.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Limited international travel to Europe as required</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 10pt\">Regular collaboration with global teams across the U.S., Europe, and Canada</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\"><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Right to Work:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Candidates must be based in and have the right to work in US.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">We are unable to offer US visa sponsorship for this US based role.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; 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assist with linkage between complaints, incidents, and risk management records.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support labelling and instructions for use (IFU) review: check compliance of product labelling and user information with FDA and Health Canada requirements; maintain labelling records and track review status.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold\">Quality Management System (ISO 13485 / MDSAP)</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Maintain and update QMS documents and records under the direction of the Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485:2016 and MDSAP requirements.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support document and record control processes: issue, review, revise and retire controlled documents; maintain registers and ensure version control per procedure.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Assist with CAPA and complaint handling: log, track and follow up on corrective actions, complaints and non-conformances; prepare records and support root cause analysis activities under manager guidance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support preparation and execution of internal audits: compile audit evidence, coordinate schedules, record findings, and track closure of audit actions under the direction of the Manager.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Coordinate and track QMS training: maintain training records and competency matrices; schedule and confirm delivery of QMS and role-specific training across the organisation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Collect and compile quality metrics and KPI data (e.g. CAPA status, complaint trends, audit findings); prepare regular quality dashboards and summary reports for the Manager and management review inputs.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support post-market surveillance (PMS) activities: collect and collate post-market data from complaint records, adverse event reports and product feedback; assist in the preparation of PMS reports for US and Canadian markets.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold\">Supplier and process control</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support the supplier control process: maintain the approved supplier list; assist with supplier questionnaires, quality agreement records and incoming inspection/acceptance documentation under manager direction.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold\">R</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold\">egulatory Affairs Support</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support Regulatory Affairs with maintenance update to FDA establishment registration and device listing records in FURLS/GUDID; ensure listing information is current and accurate, and flag renewal deadlines to the Manager.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support preparation and maintenance of Health Canada medical device licence applications and MDSAP documentation; assist with tracking licence renewal timelines and correspondence with Health Canada.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Assist in the preparation of global regulatory submissions to FDA, EU, UK and Health Canada (e.g. 510(k) support packages, De Novo requests, medical device licence applications): compile documentation sections, format submissions, and maintain submission trackers and correspondence records.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Support vigilance and post-market regulatory reporting for US and Canadian markets: track timelines for adverse event and MDR reporting (FDA 5/30-day, Health Canada); prepare draft reports for Manager review; maintain reporting records per FDA 21 CFR Part 803 and Health Canada Medical Device Regulations.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">About You (Skills and Experience):</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. life sciences, engineering, quality management, regulatory affairs) or equivalent experience.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Training or coursework in ISO 13485 or quality management systems is desirable.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Regulatory affairs training (e.g. RAC coursework) or internal audit training is an advantage.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality, regulatory, or related role in a medical device, IVD, pharmaceutical, or regulated software environment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Experience with digital pathology systems and AI based digital pathology diagnostics is a distinct advantage</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Good working knowledge with ISO 13485 QMS requirements or FDA 21 CFR Part 820; 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