Sr Manager, RAQA

The Sr Manager, RAQA will apply expert knowledge of RA/QA/PMS frameworks and legislative requirements within the EMEA distribution organization, directing initiatives related to good regulatory practice and policy. Key activities include collecting and maintaining RAQA intelligence, identifying and implementing new regulatory procedures and SOPs, and supporting continuous improvement across RAQA. The role involves performing based on established RAQA targets, KPIs, and objectives, leading EMEA/Country RAQA teams, monitoring team performance, and providing coaching and feedback for high performance. Responsibilities also include setting performance objectives, acting as the RAQA Leader reporting performance, risks, and issues to leadership teams, and serving as a subject matter expert to the local business. The manager will lead teams to support regulatory processes for market access, develop and deploy new systems and procedures, and lead Third Party, Competent Authority, or Notified Body audits. They will also support continuous improvement activities, define RAQA targets and KPIs, lead talent acquisition and development, and foster team engagement and collaboration. Integration of new acquisitions, ensuring RAQA systems integration, and representing Stryker in local industry associations for advocacy activities are also key duties. The role requires coordinating, supporting, and leading technical and scientific RA/QA/PMS activities, undertaking assignments requiring originality and ingenuity, and taking unreviewed action or decisions on business-critical matters.