Join a global leader in lifesaving medical devices and help shape quality systems that support patients with severe heart disease. You work with a dedicated team in Zurich, collaborating across departments to ensure the highest standards in a regulated medical device environment.
Deine Aufgaben
- Lead, support, and develop a team of Quality System specialists, setting clear goals aligned with company and regulatory requirements
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team environment
- Support team performance through coaching, feedback, and training
- Ensure effective execution and continuous improvement of the site’s Quality Management Systems
- Maintain compliance with international standards and regulations such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and EU MDR
- Prepare and support the site during external audits and regulatory inspections
- Act as a key quality partner for Operations, R&D, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, compliance, and efficiency
- Lead or contribute to global quality improvement initiatives
- Own and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including root cause analysis and implementing solutions
- Build trusted relationships with global and regional stakeholders
- Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences
Was du mitbringst
- Master’s degree in science, engineering, or a related technical field
- 3–5 years of experience in quality systems within the medical device industry or a similarly regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, EU MDD/MDR, and MDSAP
- Experience leading teams or guiding others in a regulated setting
- Strong communication skills in English and German
- Attention to detail with a solution-oriented mindset
- Enjoy developing people and supporting team performance
- Comfortable influencing in a matrix organization
- Value high ethical standards and taking ownership
If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role fits your experience and goals, you are encouraged to apply.
Was wir dir bieten
- Meaningful work that directly impacts patient lives
- A stable and growing company in a resilient industry
- A collaborative, respectful, and international working environment
- Flat hierarchies with open and transparent communication
- Opportunities for personal and professional development within Abbott
- A modern workplace in the center of Zurich, with R&D and manufacturing on site
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Über uns
Thoratec Switzerland GmbH, part of Abbott Laboratories, is a global leader in developing and manufacturing implantable and extracorporeal blood pump systems. Based in Zurich, we are dedicated to supporting patients with severe heart disease through innovation and teamwork.
Das Team
Our Zurich team of around 150 colleagues brings together expertise in R&D, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory functions. We value collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement as we work together to make a difference in patients' lives.