Sr. Staff Quality Engineer, iovera

Job Description

Description

About Pacira
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.

Why work with us?
Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let's pursue excellence together.

Summary:

The Senior Staff Quality Engineer leads and oversees design changes for both sustaining and new product introductions within the iovera medical device portfolio, driving critical design change projects in alignment with the company's strategic objectives and medical device requirements. The position is responsible for delivering electrical and software engineering innovation and expertise in the design and development of complex, handheld, battery-powered electro-mechanical medical devices and their associated accessories. In this role, you will serve as the primary technical contributor and quality representative, ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) as well as company regulations, standards, and applicable guidance. Expected to mentor, coach and provide technical guidance to junior Engineering staff members.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensure Compliance with Design Standards: Oversee modifications to product designs, ensuring all changes meet regulatory and quality standards through comprehensive risk assessments, and validation and verification processes.
* Collaborate on New Product Development: Partner closely with R&D throughout the new product development lifecycle, providing critical input on quality requirements to ensure product and process compliance.
* Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement design changes, ensuring alignment with industry regulations and adherence to internal Quality Management Systems (QMS).
* Risk-Based Remediation: Develop and implement risk-based remediation strategies, executing detailed plans to close any identified compliance gaps with regulations and quality policies across all relevant markets.
* Foster a Culture of Excellence: Promote and uphold a culture of excellence, integrity, and patient safety, ensuring management systems are in place to support these principles.
* Support Product Reliability & Investigations: Contribute to the Product Reliability Program and complaint investigations, analyzing data, supporting reliability strategies, documenting results, and summarizing findings in quality records.
* Regulatory Agency Interaction: Collaborate with regulatory agencies (FDA, Notified Bodies, Foreign Regulatory Agencies) to address and resolve compliance issues. Assist cross-functional teams in preparing regulatory filings such as 510(k) notifications, IDE correspondence, and technical dossiers.
* Process & Quality Improvement: Partner with the operations team to proactively assess and recommend continuous process and quality improvements, while monitoring and reporting key quality metrics.
* Lead and Support CAPA Investigations: Lead or support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) investigations and closures, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and resolution.
* Audit Support: Support both internal and external audits to maintain compliance with quality standards. Collaborate across teams to initiate corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
* Travel may be required.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

    Interaction:

    The incumbent works closely with various departments (e.g., QC, QA, Operations, regulatory and within R&D).

    Education and Experience:

    • BS Degree or higher in life sciences, biomedical, quality or similar engineering field required
      • Electrical Engineering and Software knowledge preferred
    • 10 years experience in medical device design or like fields required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • A practical and working knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, MDR, ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1 and 2, IEC 62304
    • Experience with Design Controls, Product Development, Supplier Audits, Remediation
    • Detail oriented, well organized and have excellent communication skills
    • Able to manage high workload independently
    • Data drive- data analysis and decision making
    • Work well with cross-functional team and all levels of the organization
    • Able to accomplish objectives with minimal supervision

    Physical Demands:

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Duties of this job may involve standing and/or walking, but for most part sitting for extended periods of time. Duties also involve daily keyboard data entry. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse. Will need to lift and move boxes of paper and binders weighing up to 20 pounds.

    Work Environment:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Typical office setting with a laboratory, offices, warehouse, and cubicles. Noise level is moderate with consistent printer, telephone ringing and conversation.

    Benefits:
    Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
    Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
    Employee Assistance Program
    Mental Health Resources
    Disability Coverage
    Life insurance
    Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
    Legal and Identity Theft Protection
    Pet Insurance
    Fertility and Maternity Assistance
    401(k) with company match
    Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
    Paid Parental Leave

    The base pay range for this role in California is $132,000 per year to $181,500 per year. The range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience, training, licensure, and certifications.

    EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.

    Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.

    EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
    Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.

     

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