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Reporting directly to executive leadership, this individual will have significant influence over quality strategy, regulatory direction, operational excellence, and future product development initiatives.\nThe successful candidate will act as the organisation’s quality and regulatory expert, ensuring products remain compliant across global markets while helping the business scale and navigate continued growth.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a senior QA/RA professional who enjoys building systems, influencing strategy, leading audits, and partnering closely with both technical and executive teams.\nKey Responsibilities\nQuality Leadership\nAct as the senior Quality representative within the organisation.Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with ISO 13485 and applicable global regulations.Develop and enhance quality and regulatory processes across the business.Lead CAPA, change control, investigations, non-conformance management, and 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