Senior Manager, Software Device Quality
Takeda
Lexington, Massachusetts
Full-Time
$137,000
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About the role
The Senior Manager, Software Device Quality is a seasoned quality and technical leader responsible for supporting software medical devices and combination products across the full product lifecycle - from design and development through manufacturing, distribution, and post-market support. This role ensures compliance with all applicable quality and regulatory requirements and provides leadership across key quality processes.
Partner with product development teams to lead quality activities across design controls, including risk management, design inputs/outputs, verification/validation, and design transfer
Provide quality oversight and approval for change control activities, including design updates, enhancements, bug fixes, and infrastructure changes
Maintain Design History Files (DHF) and Technical Files
Support global regulatory submissions and approvals for software and combination products
Oversee verification and validation activities to ensure compliance and product quality
Own and maintain risk management files in accordance with ISO 14971
Support document control processes and ensure QMS compliance
Lead or support regulatory inspections and audits (ISO 13485, MDSAP, MDR, and other global requirements)
Provide quality support for complaints, CAPA, deviations, field actions, and vigilance reporting
Drive inspection readiness and continuous improvement initiatives across the QMS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required
7+ years of experience in Quality Assurance/Engineering within medical devices and/or combination products
Strong knowledge of global regulations and standards (ISO 13485, MDSAP, ISO 14971, MDR/MDD, 21 CFR Part 820)
Experience with regulatory submissions and commercial product development
Experience working with external manufacturing partners and driving effective investigations and root cause analysis
Strong cross-functional collaboration and project/program management experience
Preferred:
Advanced degree
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries
Software medical device or Quality IT background
Auditor certification
Core Competencies
Technical Expertise: Strong scientific and analytical skills to assess complex data and make risk-based quality decisions
Leadership: Ability to influence, build relationships, and drive results across global, cross-functional teams
Decision-Making: Confident decision-making in complex and ambiguous environments, with a focus on continuous improvement
Collaboration: Proven ability to partner effectively across functions and geographies
Innovation: Drives process improvements through product and quality insights
Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments and effectively manages complexity and change
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Lexington, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Exempt
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