Director Device Quality
AstraZeneca · Maryland
📍 US - Gaithersburg - MD💰 $174,856via workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-13
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Individual responsibilities will include:
Senior level leadership of quality oversight of commercial combination products and devices
Oversee design transfer, process validation and
Build a team environment that embody’s AZs corevalues and facilitates growth
Partner with key stakeholders to align on strategic imperatives and approaches
Lead medical device and combination product quality system initiatives
Develop strategies for no-market support
Working knowledge of global regulations to ensure compliant manufacture of product
Ensure that strategic improvements related to combination product and medical device quality management system in compliance with global regulations
Provide expert guidance for post-market data
Sr. level guidance on design controls for post market activities
Essential Requirements:
BS and/or MS in engineering or an equivalent field or equivalent experience
Fifteen (15) years or more of experience supporting Quality Engineering of Combination Products and Devices
Extensive knowledge of global Quality System requirements (specifically 21 CFR Parts 4, 210, 211, 803, 806, & 820, and ISO 13485) required
Extensive knowledge of both US and International Design Control and Risk Management requirements (specifically 21 CFR Part 820.30, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC), as well as other applicable standards required
Leader with proven history of building and growing a team
Desirable Requirements:
Experience with Health Authority interactions
Ability to lead efforts at the site and influences the regional and global Quality organization to create policy, provide guidance and influence senior Leaders in the area of GMP Device and Combination Product compliance.
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $174,856.80 to $ 262,285.20 . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
10-Sep-2026
Closing Date
20-Sep-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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