Senior Specialist, Quality & Regulatory Affairs

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The Specialist, Quality & Regulatory Affairs is responsible for supporting Quality and Regulatory compliance activities for the Netherlands and broader European operations, with a particular focus on Economic Operator (EO) responsibilities under applicable EU legislation.

This position reports to the Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager (UK & CH) and will primarily be an on-site role located in Woerden, Netherlands

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform general Q&RA activities in support of the Netherlands site, aligned with Commercial Q&RA Centre of Excellence and regional priorities.
• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve QMS processes and infrastructure to ensure best-in-class compliance and strong business support for the Commercial organization.
• Act as a Q&RA subject matter expert (SME) for Economic Operator obligations across European regulations, with initial emphasis on:
  • IVDR (EU 2017/746)
  • MDR (EU 2017/745)
• Support compliance with Importer and Distributor obligations (e.g. Articles 13 and 14 IVDR/MDR), in collaboration with Country Regulatory Affairs and other COE functions.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of sustainable EO compliance processes across the region.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, or related discipline.
• Experience in Quality and/or Regulatory Affairs within the Medical Device and/or IVD industry.
• Lead auditor certification (ISO 9001)
• Working knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, including IVDR and/or MDR.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and verbal)

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – including within the Netherlands and occasional travel to other EU locations
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Supporting or interacting with Economic Operator obligations (Importer, Distributor, AR, or equivalent roles)
• Experience working cross‑functionally and with external partners or suppliers.

Within Danaher Diagnostics, we offer a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

Within Danaher Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working within Danaher Diagnostics can provide.

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