iRhythm Technologies

Sr. Quality Engineer - CAPA

United States

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

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent quality/regulatory experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a Quality or Regulatory role. A minimum of 3 years of experience with Corrective Action and Preventative Action (CAPA) and Nonconformance (NC) activities within a medical device or equivalent healthcare company is required. A deep understanding of CAPA and NC systems, associated regulatory requirements, previous experience in Issue Escalation (including Field Risk Assessment and Health Hazard Evaluation), and experience in a medical device with working knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and European Union MDD/MDR are essential. Strong investigational, problem-solving, and project management abilities are necessary, along with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, timeliness, and basic statistical methods including trend analysis. The ability to build rapport across functional teams and work comfortably at all organizational levels is also required.

Responsibilities

The Quality Systems Engineer - CAPA will maintain robust Issue Escalation processes (CAPA, Nonconformance, and Field Risk Assessment/Health Hazard Evaluation) across iRhythm, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international standards such as ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and EU MDR. This role involves partnering with CAPA, NC, and Field Risk Assessment (FRA) owners to assess issue descriptions, ensure containment, investigation, root cause analysis, correction, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness checks are appropriate, robust, and timely. The engineer will also train and mentor CAPA and NC owners, represent the Issue program during audits, maintain the quality and compliance of Issue Escalation system records, and engage in continuous improvement of the program by identifying opportunities and recommending actions.

Skills

CAPA
Nonconformance
Field Risk Assessment
Health Hazard Evaluation
ISO 13485
ISO 14971
EU MDR
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Actions
Preventive Actions
Effectiveness Checks
Quality Systems
Regulatory Compliance

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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