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Senior Quality & Regulatory Compliance Manager - Medical and In Vitro Devices

Hybrid in Cerdanyola del Vallès·Added 3 months ago (last checked 26 Oct)

SENER

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Cerdanyola del Vallès
Contract
Permanent
Experience
Senior level
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  1. Requirements to be "Técnico Responsable" for Medical Devices (Spain - Real Decreto 1591/2009 and RD 192/2023).
  • A university degree in a scientific field (e.g., pharmacy, medicine, biology, chemistry).

  • Alternatively, equivalent professional experience in medical devices may be accepted by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS).

  • Knowledge of medical device legislation, including EU Regulations (MDR 2017/745 or IVDR 2017/746) and Spanish transpositions.

  • Understanding of quality management systems (ISO 13485).

  • Familiarity with risk management (ISO 14971).

  • Knowledge of post‑market surveillance, vigilance, and incident reporting.

  • Understanding of technical documentation and conformity assessment procedures.

  1. Requirements for a PRRC (Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance) - EU Regulation 2017/746 (IVDR)
  • Deep understanding of IVDR 2017/746 requirements.

  • Knowledge of technical documentation for IVDs.

  • Expertise in quality management systems (ISO 13485).

  • Knowledge of performance evaluation, analytical and clinical performance.

  • Understanding of post‑market surveillance, vigilance, and trend reporting.

  • Familiarity with UDI, labelling, and traceability requirements.

  1. Previous experience in FDA compliance

Education & certifications

The PRRC must meet one of the following:

  • A university degree in law, medicine, pharmacy or another relevant scientific discipline AND at least 1 year of professional experience in regulatory affairs or quality management systems related to IVDs. OR

  • 4 years of professional experience in regulatory affairs or quality management systems related to IVDs (no degree required).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

These are some of the benefits you will enjoy at Sener:

  • You will have the opportunity to participate in innovative and high-level technological projects at an international level, collaborating with a multidisciplinary and highly qualified team.

  • You will enjoy better management of your time thanks to our flexible working hours and remote work policies.

  • You will be able to optimise your salary with our flexible remuneration plan (meal cards, private medical insurance, childcare vouchers, etc.) and you will have life and accident insurance.

  • We will take care of you with our physical and emotional wellness programme, which includes sports, workshops, etc.

  • We will encourage your professional development, with technical training, skills, languages, etc. so that you can continue to grow and achieve your goals.

  • We promote equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion of all people and we are certified as a Family Responsible Entity (efr).

If you identify with our values and want to be part of a leading international family engineering company, we are waiting for you! We want to go as far as you want to go.

The role

Sener is currently looking for Senior Quality & Regulatory Compliance Manager to join our team at our Cerdanyola del Vallès work center.

In order to improve people's living conditions, we develop instruments for the automation of microbiology and molecular biology laboratory processes in the clinical and industrial fields, with which we streamline workflows. Among all of them, AUTOPLAK stands out, as it is one of our star products that contributes to improving laboratory efficiency and quality of service.

We are looking for a senior professional to be responsible for regulatory affairs in Sener Diagnostics. The employee will be the Technical Responsible "Técnico Responsible" for medical devices in front of AEMPS and the Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (TR and PRRC) for in-vitro devices.

What you'll do

What you will do

  • Ensure that the company complies with all regulatory obligations.

  • Verify that technical documentation is complete and up to date.

  • Ensure that manufacturing and quality processes comply with regulations.

  • Oversee product release and ensure conformity before placing devices on the market.

  • Act as the regulatory contact with AEMPS and legal authorities and customers.

  • Ensure proper incident reporting and corrective actions.

  • Ensure that the conformity of devices is checked before release.

  • Ensure that the technical documentation and EU declarations of conformity are maintained.

  • Create the post-market surveillance plan and ensure that post‑market surveillance obligations are fulfilled.

  • Ensure that reporting obligations (serious incidents, field safety corrective actions) are met.

  • For authorised representatives: verify that the manufacturer has met all obligations.

  • Responsible for FDA regulatory compliance, and generate and maintain TF, DHF and DMR.

  • Participate in the development of new products, providing regulatory inputs and assessing the products comply with regulatory obligations.

  • Defend audits (ISO13485, EMPS, customers...)

  • Review the impact of new design and engineering changes in the regulatory frame of the product.

  • Analyze complaints and investigation reports.

  • SCAR follow-ups.

  • Define preventive and corrective actions.

  • Review documentation from a regulatory point of view.

  • Perform risk analysis and mitigation actions follow-up.

  • Evaluate the legal frame to commercialize in new countries and collect all the documentation needed.

  • Provide the needed information to legal representatives in each country to manage the issues found.

  • Evaluate the regulatory impact of the issues found in the field.

What we expect from you:

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Screening

  3. Introductory call

  4. Interviews

  5. Job offer

  6. Onboarding

About SENER

SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.

In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1965
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Getxo, Spain
In Spain
Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
  • The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
  • SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
  • The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
  • International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.
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