Quality Sys Spec I (fixed term 12 months)

Primary Role:

 

The Quality System Specialist (Fixed Term) supports the Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and maintenance in alignment with ISO 9001:2015, SS620:2016, ISO 13485, and GDPMDS requirements. This role is pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement within the Singapore Distribution Centre (SG DC). A significant portion (50%) of the role is dedicated to In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR)-related activities, especially in labelling, traceability, document control, and audit support.

 

How You’ll Make an Impact:

1. Quality Assurance Related Activities

• Maintain and improve the QMS to meet applicable regulatory standards and business objectives.
• Support internal audits by preparing relevant documentation and ensuring process adherence.
• Identify nonconformances (NCs), perform root cause analysis, issue Corrective Action Reports, and conduct effectiveness checks.
• Oversee Quality Notifications (QNs), including plant-to-plant issues, Global Ship Hold, posting changes, and scrap orders via SAP.
• Execute final quality checks for both IVDR and non-IVDR product shipments to ensure correct labelling and compliance.
• Inspect returned/nonconforming products, provide disposition decisions, and ensure accurate system status updates.
• Ensure cold chain integrity, place and assess data loggers in shipments, and escalate any temperature deviations.
• Respond to customer queries and provide regulatory clarification on label content, placement, and symbol usage.

 

Hours Allocation:

Activity

Hours/Week

Support for DC Quality Notifications (SAP)

10 hrs

NC and Returned Products (DC Support)

7 hrs

Final Quality Checks for IVDR Shipments

2 hrs

Final Quality Checks for non-IVDR Shipments

2 hrs

Data Logger and Cold Chain Checks

6 hrs

 

1. Regulatory Related Activities

• Coordinate labelling verification and approvals for IVDR and non-IVDR products with Regulatory Affairs (RA), suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform traceability and batch verification checks, ensuring alignment with ERP system data and physical packaging.
• Support documentation and report preparation for import/export licenses and other regulatory compliance efforts.

Hours Allocation:

Activity

Hours/Week

IVDR Labelling Activities

7 hrs

Non-IVDR Labelling Activities

7 hrs

IVDR Batch Verification & Traceability Checks

5 hrs

Non-IVDR Batch Verification & Traceability Checks

5 hrs

 

1. Regulatory Surveillance and Document Control

• Maintain regulatory standards libraries and keep external guidance documents up to date.
• Review and update SOPs and documentation for compliance with IVDR, ISO 13485, GDPMDS, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Assist in communication and dissemination of controlled documents (SOPs, WIs, Forms) across distribution and sales functions.

Hours Allocation:

Activity

Hours/Week

IVDR SOP & Document Review

6 hrs

ISO13485 & GDPMDS SOP & Document Review

8 hrs

 

1. Audit Support

• Participate in internal and external audits, prepare supporting documents, and provide walkthroughs for processes related to IVDR and non-IVDR activities.
• Ensure all audit findings are followed up with timely CAPA and closure tracking.

Hours Allocation:

Activity

Hours/Week

Support for External/Internal Audits (IVDR)

2 hrs

Support for External/Internal Audits (Non-IVDR)

2 hrs

 

1. Customer and Stakeholder Support

• Address QA-related inquiries, including those related to product labelling, regulatory symbol usage, and documentation.
• Provide support and clarity on compliance issues raised by internal teams or customers.

Hours Allocation:

Activity

Hours/Week

Customer Queries – IVDR Related

2 hrs

Customer Queries – Non-IVDR Related

2 hrs

What you bring 

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, or related field
• 1-2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic analytical, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and computer skills
• Working knowledge of policies, practices and procedures relating to Quality Assurance
• Uses tact and cooperative relationships

 

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