Quality Operations Manager at iRhythm Technologies

Deerfield, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related medical/science/healthcare field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in quality and regulatory roles in the medical device field
  • Strong knowledge of medical device GMPs, design control, and risk management processes and regulations, including software as a medical device
  • Previous experience working in highly regulated environments directly with regulatory agencies such as FDA and EU Notified Bodies
  • Previous knowledge of regulations and standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA 21 CFR 820
  • Previous experience with participation in and/or hosting external regulatory and/or third-party audits
  • High-level analytical skills and ability to focus on detail
  • Proven capacity to collaborate and build positive relationships and trust over time

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the management of day-to-day site Quality Operations activities, including Quality Control, Reverse Logistics including intake operations, product quality issues investigations, planned deviations, and non-conformances
  • Handle Complaint Investigations, as applicable
  • Manage site Calibration processes, as applicable
  • Responsible for site Non-Conformance and MRB processes
  • Responsible for site calibration processes
  • Responsible for the execution of site-specific inspection readiness programs
  • Define & Monitor Site Quality Operations metrics to drive product and system quality improvements
  • Ensure the implementation of site Quality Management system, standards, and policies in alignment with iRhythm’s global quality management system
  • Collaborate closely with clinical operations supporting the development of procedures and ensuring appropriate execution within the quality management system
  • Act as Liaison with the iRhythm Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility (IDTF)
  • Collaborate closely with production and supply chain business partners to ensure a robust and fully compliant site Quality Management System
  • Establish and improve systems to monitor and improve site product quality and lead site quality improvement initiatives
  • Participate in, and/or lead/host site external audits such as FDA inspections and Notified Body audits
  • Represent area of responsibility in meetings with management
  • Contribute to efforts to maintain a positive quality culture, with operations fully acting as business partners, while advocating for patients and customers’ needs
  • Assume additional responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Quality Control
Reverse Logistics
Non-Conformance Investigations
Complaint Investigations
Calibration
MRB Processes
Inspection Readiness
Quality Metrics
Quality Management System

iRhythm Technologies

Advanced cardiac monitoring solutions provider

About iRhythm Technologies

iRhythm Technologies focuses on cardiac monitoring solutions, with its main product being the Zio Patch, a wearable device that tracks heart rhythms for up to 14 days. This extended monitoring helps healthcare providers detect irregular heart rhythms that shorter monitoring might miss, making it especially useful for patients at risk. The company serves both patients and healthcare providers, generating revenue by selling the Zio Patch and offering data analysis services to interpret the collected heart data. iRhythm aims to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare workflows in the cardiac health sector.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$102.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
Pet Insurance

Risks

Increased competition from emerging cardiac monitoring technologies threatens market share.
FDA warning letter may lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential fines.
Shareholder investigation could result in legal challenges and financial liabilities.

Differentiation

Zio Patch offers up to 14 days of uninterrupted cardiac monitoring.
iRhythm's Zio Patch is the smallest and least conspicuous cardiac diagnostic device.
The company provides data analysis services for actionable insights from Zio Patch data.

Upsides

Wearable health tech market growth aligns with iRhythm's business model.
Telehealth expansion increases demand for remote monitoring solutions like Zio Patch.
AI integration enhances arrhythmia detection accuracy in iRhythm's Zio Patch.

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