Biomedical Research

W.W.W.

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

CQE with twenty seven years of experience in the Medical Device and Biomedical industries.  In- depth knowledge of Regulations and Standards:  QSR, ISO 13485, Canadian Medial Devices Conformity Assessment System (CMDCAS), ISO 14971, 21 CFR 1270 & 1271 (Human Tissue).

Titles Held: Vice-President, Quality Assurance; Director of Quality Assurance; Divisional Quality Assurance Engineering Manager; Quality Assurance Supervisor; Production Supervisor

  • Substantive experience in Design Controls, Product Development, developing Quality System documentation such as Quality Manuals, Policies, SOP’s, Risk Management, CAPA, Supplier Audits
  • Exceptional understanding of failure investigations, gap analysis, auditing, FDA & ISO inspections, remediation, company acquisitions, and Due Diligence experience
  • Experience in responding to the FDA on 483’s and Warning Letters
  • Successfully developed several quality systems for QSR and ISO 13485 compliance
  • Extensive International QA and auditing experience in Mexico, France, England, Sweden and Japan

H.E.W.

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Biomedical/Manufacturing Quality Engineer with nine years experience in Biomedical Research and Medical Devices. Primary focus is in the area of Quality Assurance, Process Improvement and Design Control.

Titles Held: Quality Engineer; Quality Control Scientist; Biological Chemist

  • Skilled at performing Design Failure Modes & Effect Analysis (FMEAs), Process Control, Internal
  • Corporate Audits and Risk Assessments
  • Test Method Validation, Equipment Validation, DQ, IQ, OQ for New Product Development
  • Exposure in launching products in Europe, Japan, Germany, Mexico and Puerto Rico
  • Experience with Class III Implant Devices; Class I and II stints, surgical instruments, ENT and Cardio devices
  • Working knowledge of governed audits within the FDA, CDC and EPA; strong Biochemist skill set