Senior Manager, Quality Assurance

About KARL STORZ

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

About the Role

• Lead quality where it matters most—with real ownership, visibility, and influence at the site level
• Drive meaningful impact on patient safety, customer trust, and global business performance
• Tackle complex, high‑impact challenges across CAPA, audits, analytics, and continuous improvement
• Partner with senior leaders and global teams—your expertise will shape decisions
• Build and inspire a strong Quality team while advancing your own leadership career
• If you’re ready to move beyond compliance and set the standard for quality excellence, this role is built for you.

What you’ll do

• Lead Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, and Quality Support teams
• Own site QMS compliance to FDA, ISO, MDR, CE, and global regulatory standards
• Oversee CAPA, complaints, audits, management review, and quality metrics
• Serve as Site Management Representative for audits and inspections
• Drive continuous improvement through data analytics and quality best practices
• Develop talent, training programs, and a strong quality culture

What you bring

• 10+ years of quality experience in medical devices
• 7+ years of quality auditing experience
• 3+ years of people leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree; Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001 or 13485)
• Deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDR, and risk management
• Strong communication, analytics, and stakeholder‑management skills

This role will be onsite at our office in Auburn, MA - expectation is 5 days/ week in the office. 

What Will Make You Successful

• Quality & Compliance Leadership: You have deep expertise in medical device quality systems, regulatory requirements, auditing, and CAPA processes, with the ability to drive compliance while advancing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analytical & Strategic Mindset: You leverage quality, complaint, and service data to identify trends, solve complex problems, mitigate risk, and deliver actionable recommendations that improve customer outcomes and business performance.
• Collaborative Leadership & Influence: You build strong cross-functional relationships, confidently lead teams through audits and quality initiatives, and communicate effectively with employees, leadership, customers, and regulatory agencies.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply to be our next Senior Manager, Quality Assurance and help us build the future of MedTech together.

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