CQ Supervisor

Job Overview 

The CQ Supervisor – Compliance is responsible for supervising day‑to‑day compliance execution within Commercial Quality, ensuring consistent adherence to quality system requirements, regulatory expectations, and internal policies. This role plays an important operational leadership role by supporting compliance activities, monitoring quality performance, and guiding team members in executing compliant commercial and distribution processes. The position contributes directly to patient safety, audit readiness, and reliable business operations within a regulated MedTech environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Supervise and support execution of Commercial Quality compliance activities in alignment with QMS and regulatory requirements. 

• Ensure consistent application of quality policies, procedures, and controls across assigned activities. 

• Monitor compliance performance, quality metrics, and trends; escalate issues and support corrective actions. 

• Support audit and inspection readiness, including documentation review and response coordination. 

• Partner with Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to support compliant product distribution and lifecycle activities. 

• Provide guidance and day‑to‑day oversight to team members on compliance expectations and execution. 

• Support investigation and resolution of compliance deviations and quality issues. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance effectiveness and operational consistency. 

Qualifications 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline (required). 

• Advanced degree in a scientific or quality‑related field (preferred). 

Experience and Skills: 

Required: 

• Typically 4-6 years of experience in Quality, Compliance, Regulatory, or related roles within a regulated industry. 

• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and regulatory requirements impacting commercial operations. 

• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance assessments. 

• Ability to supervise operational quality activities and support team execution. 

Preferred: 

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries. 

• Familiarity with EU MDR and commercial/distribution compliance expectations. 

• Experience working in a multinational or matrixed organization. 

• Prior experience providing informal leadership or supervisory support. 

• Quality or Regulatory certifications (e.g., ASQ, RAC). 

• Strong attention to detail, documentation, and organizational skills. 

• Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills. 

Other: 

• Language: English required; German preferred. 

• Travel: Limited; occasional regional travel. 

• Certifications: Quality or Regulatory certifications preferred but not required.