MVC Resources Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
QA Specialist
Location : Malaysia Operations (Travel required to Philippines as needed)
Overview
Quality Assurance Specialist (Individual Contributor) is a critical, high-impact role responsible for spearheading and maintaining all Quality Assurance (QA) systems and regulatory compliance for our client\'s health and wellness products, within the Malaysian and SEA markets.
The Engineer serves as the local QA expert, ensuring continuous compliance with ISO 9001 (as the core system), GDPMD, and local registration requirements for Medical Devices, Food Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics. This role is ideal for a proactive, self-motivated professional with strong commercial quality experience in the medical or healthcare industry.
Key Responsibilities & Expectations
- QA System Maintenance & Audits (Spearhead Role)
QMS Integrity : Act as the spearhead for the local Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring continuous maintenance and compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards (e.g., ISO 13485, GDPMD, EU GMP).
ISO Audits : Plan, prepare for, and participate in internal / external ISO audits. Manage the control room setup, audit readiness throughout the business, and all required post-audit follow-up actions.Process Enhancement : Drive and support quality improvement projects to enhance overall performance and maintain robust QA processes and regulations.Regulatory Compliance & Product RegistrationProduct Registration : Manage the registration of new products and maintain all existing product registration records and files for Medical Devices (specifically in Malaysia), Food Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cosmetics.
Authority Liaison : Serve as the primary point of contact and liaise with all relevant competent authorities regarding product regulations in the territories.Design Support : Actively support all product design activities from initiation through full product release, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.Post-Market Surveillance : Advise on the requirements for post-market surveillance (PMS) according to relevant QMS / ISO systems.Documentation & CollaborationDocumentation Control : Manage the document change order (DCO) process for both internal teams and contract distribution organizations.
Training : Develop and deliver key training programs to enhance quality and regulatory awareness across the Business Unit.Vendor & Facility Support : Support and manage vendors and distribution partners as required.Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
A relevant Degree qualification combined with 3 to 5 years of demonstrated work experience in administering regulatory and / or Quality Systems.Crucial : Proven experience in commercial quality from the Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Cosmetic industry sectors, with a demonstrated ability to handle a variety of quality processes.Hard Requirements & Expertise
QMS Expertise : Mandatory, thorough working knowledge of ISO 9001 .Product Scope : Direct experience with regulatory requirements for Medical Devices, Food Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, or Cosmetics.Language : Strong command of the English language (written and verbal) is crucial for liaising with regional teams and authorities.Soft Skills & Work Style
Independence : Highly self-motivated and able to work effectively as the sole QA resource in Malaysia.Collaboration : Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functional lines (including the Regional QA team).Agility : Detail-oriented, able to organize and prioritise multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.Travel : Willingness to travel as and when required between the Malaysia and Philippines facilities.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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