Technical Specialist - Active Medical Devices

<p style="text-align:left">We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><div></div><div><p><b>Job title: Technical Specialist & Scheme Manager - Active Devices</b></p><p><b>Location: Homebased in APAC: China, Taiwan or Japan, UK, EMEA, US, Canada</b></p><p></p><div><p>BSI is seeking experienced R&D Engineers to join our Active Medical Devices team as a home-based Technical Specialist & Scheme Manager (Technical Reviewer). If you have hands on experience in the Research, Design or Manufacture of Active Medical Devices we'd love to hear from you.</p><p></p><p>As a Technical Reviewer, you will work with medical device manufacturers throughout their certification life cycle to place active medical devices on the European market. This position applies a mix of engineering and design knowledge, newfound regulatory expertise, English writing skills, client and project management. You will assess cutting edge technology that will make a difference in patient health and safety and broaden your technical knowledge through ongoing training.</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Review and evaluate medical device technical and clinical documentation in your areas of competence to assess compliance with MDD 93/42/EEC, MDR 2017/745 and UK MDR 2012 schemes.</p></li><li><p>Manage certification activities for a portfolio of medical device manufacturers, including determination of auditing requirements and making recommendations for the issue and maintenance of CE certifications.</p></li><li><p>Provide specialist regulatory, operational and strategic support to medical device scheme managers, products specialists and the business in the delivery of CE medical device marking schemes.</p></li><li><p>Provide Medical Device expertise leadership and mentoring in areas of competence to medical devices personnel.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>To be successful in this role, you will have:</b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Four years' professional experience in the field of healthcare products or related activities, such as in manufac­turing, auditing or research, of which two years shall be in the <span>design, manufacture, testing or use of the device or technology to be assessed</span> or related to the scientific aspects to be assessed.</p></li><li><p>Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a discipline relevant to medical device manufacture and use. This may include <span><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">electronic/electrical,</span></span></span> electro-mechanical or biomedical engineering or medical physics.</p></li><li><p>Thorough knowledge of Medical Device regulation; at minimum an awareness of the requirements of IEC 60601 Third Edition and the risk management standard ISO 14971.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of the principles of design control and risk management.</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability of prioritizing and executing individual workload.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Interested? To apply for this role please submit your application today and take the next step in your career as a Technical Reviewer with BSI. </b></p><p></p><p><span>BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. </span></p><p></p><p><b>Do you believe the world <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">deserves excellence?</span></b></p><p></p><p>We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.</p><p></p><p>Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.</p><p></p><p>Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.</p><p></p><p>If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!</p><p></p><p><b><i>D&I Policy </i></b></p><p><i>BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate. </i><i>Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work. BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.</i></p><p></p><p>If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout out our recruiting process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.</p><p></p><p></p><p>#LI-REMOTE</p><p>#LI-SC2</p></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>About Us</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.<br> <br>Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.<br>Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.<br>Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>

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