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Senior Software as Medical Device (SaMD) Engineer 80-100% 80-100%

Inseriert am: 08.02.2019

We are looking from now on for a one-year contract (with option for prolongation), for our client F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. in Basel, for a Senior Software as Medical Device (SaMD) Engineer 80-100%.


Your main duties:
  • Device technical engineering expert for the development of mobile and/or web applications classified as SaMD in close collaboration with internal and external software/IT teams

  • Providing software/systems life cycle expertise within a broader cross-functional SaMD development team

  • Draft and/or review and/or approve design control documents (i.e. DHF documents) to support SaMD development deliverables such as specifications, protocols and reports, design verification, design validation, failure modes effects and analysis, risk management plans/reports

  • Closely collaborate with internal Quality and Regulatory Affairs representatives to ensure that SaMD solutions adhere to the applicable medical device, pharmaceutical and other applicable regulations

  • Drive engaging interactions with internal and external organizations to help advance the adoption of the developed solutions

  • Apply your sound knowledge of the regulatory landscape to ensure standard compliant SaMD implementation, working to Quality Management Systems such as ISO 13485, 21CFR820, risk management to ISO14971, ISO 62304

  • Must-have requirements:
  • You bring significant expertise in smart devices, medical software, software validation, design controls, risk management, quality system documentation, and technical knowledge to support the SaMD activities

  • 5-year proven track record in software development projects classified as SaMD preferable in the Pharmaceutical industry

  • University degree in engineering or related discipline

  • Demonstrable knowledge and track record in SaMD development and/or bringing SaMD’s to market, including translation of user needs into specifications, specification of intended uses, design verification/validation and regulatory submissions

  • Experience in medical device software development for Class II and above medical devices

  • Excellent quality mindset, attention to detail and documentation practice in regulated environment as design controls

  • Substantial experience with the fast lifecycle of mobile applications development and/or deployment in the pharmaceutical environment

  • Sound knowledge of legislation, regulation, industry standards and guidance within the area of medical devices incl. specifically SaMD

  • Strong interpersonal skills combined with a customer service orientation and strong sense of urgency as well as the flexibility and the ability to balance multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously are necessary for this exciting position

  • Effective communication skills with internal and external customers at all levels

  • Fluent in English and preferably also in German
  • Are you interested? Eva Schwerzmann is looking forward to your complete application documents with photo. 

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