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NONovartis Pharmaceutical Manufacturing GmbH

Senior Expert Risk Management & Control Strategy(m/w/x)

Schaftenau
from 65,604.54 / year
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Expert risk management for medical devices and combination products, defining and assessing technical, design, and use-related risks. Extensive hands-on experience with ISO 14971 and EU MDR required. Focus on clear, regulator-ready documentation and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in engineering, life sciences, or related technical discipline
  • Extensive hands-on experience in medical device and/or drug–device combination product risk management
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 14971, EU MDR, FDA device expectations, and Quality-by-Design principles
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, regulator-ready documentation
  • Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
  • Structured, analytical mindset with strong judgment and decision-making capability
  • Experience across multiple device platforms (e.g. autoinjectors, inhalers, pumps)
  • Exposure to combination products within pharmaceutical development
  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions, audits, or inspections
  • Ability to act as reference point for best practices and emerging regulatory trends

Tasks

  • Act as senior subject matter expert for device and combination product risk management
  • Define, assess, and challenge technical, design, manufacturing, and use-related risks
  • Develop and strengthen control strategies across development and lifecycle stages
  • Drive consistency and quality of Risk Management Files, Plans, and Reports
  • Provide expert guidance on risk acceptability, residual risk justification, and benefit-risk considerations
  • Support health authority submissions and interactions, including inspection readiness and responses
  • Contribute to methodologies, templates, guidance documents, and training materials
  • Coach and mentor junior experts and project team members
  • Proactively engage stakeholders to pre-align on risk positions and avoid late-stage surprises

Work Experience

  • approx. 4 - 6 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • GermanNative

Tools & Technologies

  • ISO 14971
  • EU MDR
  • FDA
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