Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer | Pharma (100% remote from Portugal or at Ambit Iberia | GlassEver Jobs

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Senior Design Quality Assurance Engineer | Pharma (100% remote from Portugal or

Portugal Nov 11, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Design Quality Assurance Expert for one of our clients in the Digital Health / Life Sciences Sector.

SKILLS🤹:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and Computerized System Validation (CSV) within regulated environments such as digital health, medical devices, IVD, or pharmaceuticals.

Technical & Regulatory Expertise

  • Proven experience in quality and regulatory roles related to:

    • Software engineering quality assurance
    • Design controls and risk management
    • Computer System Validation (CSV) for GxP-relevant digital health platforms

  • Strong knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including:

    • FDA QSR
    • ISO 13485
    • ISO 14971
    • IEC 62304, IEC 82304, IEC 62366
    • Relevant cybersecurity requirements
  • Broad technical understanding of:
    • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
    • Systems engineering principles
    • Cloud and SaaS platforms
    • System integrations, data analytics, and data flows

  • Practical experience working in agile development environments (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

Soft Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex quality and regulatory topics.

  • Strong influencing and collaboration skills within matrix and cross-functional organizations.

  • Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with solid business acumen.

  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity while maintaining a strong compliance focus.

  • Coaching mindset, fostering capability development and continuous improvement.

  • High level of resilience, accountability, and flexibility in fast-changing environments.

  • Sound judgment, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.

  • Ability to address conflicts constructively and build trust-based relationships.

  • Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate confidently and influence in complex, technical discussions.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES 🚀:

  • Provide strategic quality leadership for digital health products and GxP-relevant software platforms throughout the full product lifecycle.

  • Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of design controls, risk management, and quality processes in software development environments.

  • Act as the primary quality interface between software development, digital infrastructure, data & analytics, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

  • Support and guide teams on regulatory compliance requirements for medical devices, IVDs, and digital health solutions.

  • Contribute as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design reviews, milestone reviews, audits, and regulatory inspections.

  • Oversee and support key quality processes, including documentation management, change control, product release, and complaint handling systems.

  • Provide quality oversight for agile development activities, ensuring compliance without compromising delivery speed or innovation.

  • Support the preparation and maintenance of validation and compliance documentation, including CSV activities.

  • Proactively identify quality risks and drive pragmatic, compliant solutions in complex and ambiguous scenarios.

  • Coach and support teams to strengthen quality culture, capability development, and knowledge sharing

SCHEDULE 🕘:

  • 08/09h -17/18h from Monday to Friday (flexible)

  • 100% remote position
  • Some business travel may be required

CONDITIONS 🌱:

  • Salary package based on your profile.
  • Permanent Contract.
  • Learning & Development.

Our goal is that you are well in every way!

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