Standards Quality Lead

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Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

R&D/Scientific Quality

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Yokneam, Haifa District, Israel

Job Description:

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We are searching for the best talent for Standards Quality Lead to be in Yokneam.

This role is responsible for driving the implementation and maintenance of Quality & Compliance processes related to standards and regulations within New Product Development (NPD). The position ensures alignment with internal Johnson & Johnson policies, global regulatory requirements, and industry standards. It serves as a key interface between cross-functional teams to ensure product compliance, reliability, and quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance with Standards & Regulations

• Lead the deployment of Quality & Compliance processes for new products, ensuring adherence to both internal J&J standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to hardware teams for safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and environmental testing at certified laboratories.
• Actively participate in the Global Standards Council quarterly meetings; review and analyze reports to identify relevant standards for inclusion in the Standards and Regulations Management Meetings.
• Organize and lead Standards and Regulations Management Meetings, ensuring effective tracking, assessment, and implementation of applicable standards.
• Conduct gap assessments against external and internal standards; initiate and follow up on corrective actions with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Notify SMEs of new or revised standards and coordinate related compliance activities.
• Drive completion of standards compliance activities in collaboration with SMEs and project teams.
• Maintain and update the Standards and Regulations Management SOP and the master list of applicable standards.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal and external audits, CAPA investigations, and updates to technical documentation.

Quality Integration in NPD

• Provide quality input to NPD Quality & Compliance deliverables, including Quality Plans and Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters.
• Develop and implement methodologies to assess and improve product reliability and quality during development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Clinical, and Medical Safety Office (MSO) to ensure comprehensive compliance and product excellence.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree (BA)
• Preferred: BSc in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Statistics, or a related technical field

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer, ideally within the active medical device industry
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, IEC, FDA, EU MDR) and product development processes
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of standards management and regulatory compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to lead meetings and drive cross-functional alignment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills