Senior Quality Engineer, CSV (Non-Product)

Career-defining. Life-changing.

At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what's possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

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At iRhythm, we are dedicated, self-motivated, and driven to do the right thing for our patients, clinicians, and coworkers. Our leadership is focused and committed to iRhythm's employees and the mission of the company. We are better together, embrace change and help one another. We are Thinking Bigger and Moving Faster.

About this role:

The Senior Quality Engineer for Computer System Validation (non-product) will report to the Sr. Manager, Computer System Validation (non-product) and is responsible for supporting the lifecycle management, validation, and compliance of computerized systems used in quality management, manufacturing, distribution, and business operations of iRhythm. This role ensures all such computerized systems complies with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Part 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and other applicable regulations and standards.

This position is based at our manufacturing facility located in Cypress, CA, and is a full-time hybrid opportunity and will work in the office 3 days/week.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Support software lifecycle processes for non-product software in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure systems used in support of GxP activities are validated and maintained appropriately in compliance with applicable FDA, EU and other international regulations and ISO standards.

• Support quality risk assessment activities (e.g., system level risk assessment, functional risk assessment, change risk assessment) throughout the life cycle of computerized systems.

• Execute validation strategies and planning of validation activities; Oversee execution of validation activities for non-product computerized systems.

• Review and approve validation documentation including, but not limited to, risk assessments, validation plans, protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ), traceability matrices, and validation reports.

• Collaborate with IT, vendors, and functional departments to ensure systems are validated and maintained in their validated state.

• Maintain computer system inventory

• Ensure validation documentation are retained per the company's retention policy and retrievable.

• Participate in change control processes to assess impact upgrades and changes on validated systems; Oversee execution of change actions.

• Coordinate and execute periodic reviews of validated systems per defined schedule; support development of remediation plan, if needed.

• Support audits and inspections by providing validation documentation and subject matter expertise.

• Provide guidance on software assurance and CSV principles and procedures to cross-functional teams.

• Support data integrity initiatives and ensure Part 11/Annex 11 compliance of electronic records and electronic signatures.

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to support the business.

About you:

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in CSV and software assurance within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.

• Strong understanding of:

  • 21 CFR Part 11, Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971

  • GAMP5 guidelines, FDA guidance on risk-based software validation and computer software assurance

• Proven Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Computer System Validation (CSV) documentation.

• Experience with validation and compliance of on-premises and cloud-based (SaaS) applications

• Experience with QMS software platforms (i.e. MasterControl, Veeva, TrackWise).

• Experience with ERP platforms (i.e. SAP, QAD) and other enterprise business applications supporting GxP processes

• Experience with CSV and system assurance activities for Manufacturing and Laboratory systems.

• Detail-oriented with strong communication, technical writing and audit readiness skills.

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple, cross-functional, validation projects

What's in it for you:

This is a regular full-time position with competitive compensation package, excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances (all of which start on your first day), health savings account employer contributions (when enrolled in high deductible medical plan), cafeteria plan pre-taxed benefits (FSA, dependent care FSA, commute reimbursement accounts), travel reimbursement for medical care, noncontributory basic life insurance & short/ long term disability. Additionally, we offer:

• emotional health support for you and your loved ones

• legal / financial / identity theft/ pet and child referral assistance

• paid parental leave, paid holidays, travel assistance for personal trips and PTO!

iRhythm also provides additional benefits including 401(k) (with company match), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, pet insurance discount, unlimited amount of LinkedIn Learning classes and so much more!

FLSA Status:Exempt

As a part of our core values, we ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm's vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

Location:

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm's vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY.

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