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Senior Director, Post Market Surveillance

Remote · United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Senior Director, Post Market Surveillance leads the global PMS program, providing leadership to establish and sustain the global vision, strategic direction, and long-term roadmap for post market surveillance, vigilance, and regulatory compliance across the organization. Acts as the executive authority for PMS decisions, escalations, and regulatory interactions, ensuring globally harmonized processes aligned with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and EU MDR. Owns and evolves PMS processes, robust complaint trending, signal detection, and escalation, and oversees global vigilance reporting (EU MIRs, FDA MDRs, Health Canada, MHRA, TGA, PMDA). Leads cross-functional recall teams, maintains recall readiness and crisis response governance, and directs the global HHE process with scientifically sound risk-based assessments. Provides executive oversight for EU MDR post market reporting deliverables (PSURs, PMSRs, trend analyses). Partners with Operations, R&D, and Quality to drive systemic improvements and serves as the executive interface with OEM partners on safety, quality events, and corrective actions. Ensures timely response and closure of OEM SCARs. Influences senior leadership through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations. Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • 15+ years of experience in sales with 11+ years in a leadership position in medical device post market surveillance, vigilance, or quality roles
  • Deep expertise in EU MDR, FDA QSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and global vigilance requirements
  • Proven ability to lead global teams and manage complex global processes
  • Ability to work with Operations, R&D, and Quality to drive systemic improvements
  • Strong data analysis, communication, and project management skills
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