We are partnering with an innovative, family-owned company with over 1,000 employees, currently seeking a (Senior) Quality Manager to join their newly established division focused on bringing cutting-edge products to the medical device market.
Benefits:
Attractive Remuneration: Benefit from a competitive package that reflects your skills and contributions and generously rewards your hard work.
Work within a specialised development team: Help to bring their innovative health patches to market and work within a dedicated team to achieve success.
Permanent Full-Time Position: Permanent employment in an innovative, family-run company with a strong sense of social responsibility.
Responsible and varied tasks that allow you to have an enjoyable and varied job
Flexible Working: benefit from flexible working conditions and home office arrangements (2 days per week after probation)
30 Days’ Vacation
Your Responsibilities:
Serve as a key point of contact for quality matters across all departments, suppliers, customers, and executive leadership.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve product and process development processes for medical devices, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations (MDR, FDA) and standards (EN ISO 13485).
Actively contribute to product development initiatives, with a focus on compiling and structuring technical documentation, particularly the risk management file in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14971.
Coordinate closely with the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure international market access for our medical products, including the interpretation and application of relevant standards and regulatory changes in both the EU and U.S. markets.
Plan, execute, and follow up on audits (internal, external, and supplier audits), ensuring readiness and compliance across quality systems.
Your Qualifications:
A technical or business degree, or completion of a technical training program with certification as a quality manager or equivalent credentials.
Minimum of five years of practical experience in quality management, within the medical device field.
Familiarity with quality standards such as EN ISO 13485 and DIN EN ISO 14971; hands-on auditing experience is a plus.
Practical experience working with regulatory bodies, certification organizations, sales partners, and customers is advantageous.
Experience supporting or leading development projects within the medical device industry is preferred.
Solid understanding of project management principles.
Competent in the use of MS Office tools and quality management-related software solutions.
Strong communication skills in both German and English.
A proactive, solutions-driven mindset and the ability to work independently to implement quality improvements.
Are you ready to turn product ideas into real-world solutions at scale?
Do you have a passion for product development and thrive at the intersection of engineering, quality, and innovation?
Want to shape the future of personal care products in a hands-on role with real impact?
Join a global leader in personal hygiene solutions, and take on a key role in product development within their state-of-the-art manufacturing site.
Apply Now!
Role Incentives
Competitive Salary & Perks
30 days of vacation plus additional options for time off when needed
Health & Wellness Programs
Health & wellness benefits
Permanent Full-Time Role
Professional Growth
Supportive Team
Your Key Responsibilities
Support product, material, and process qualifications
Coordinate product & packaging readiness with technical and commercial teams
Manage documentation to meet regulatory standards
Develop and update product specifications
Contribute to sustainability and IP protection
Requirements
Master’s degree in engineering or natural sciences
Several years in technical, project-based roles within personal care, consumer goods, or healthcare industries
Experience with product/process validation, design control, and working in cross-functional development teams
Strong data analysis skills; knowledge of SPC is a plus
Knowledge of ISO 13485, and 21 CFR is a plus
Well-organized & independent
fluent in both German (C1+) and English (B2+).
Reach out to Vivien Urban for more information about the company culture, and long-term development plans. Who Are Adaptive Life Science? Here at Adaptive Life Science, we provide specialised recruitment services to the Life Science sector, covering the Medical Device, Diagnostic, and Biotech industries globally.
We are connected with the most innovative medical companies in the world, and are ready to support your career development with them.
Why Apply With Us? Our services are 100% free to candidates, and our focus is helping you find your dream job that aligns with your career goals, technical skill set, and culture fit. We offer a range of services, including:
Expert advice on your CV and cover letter
Guidance on salary expectations
Personalized interview preparation
Connections to exclusive job opportunities
Assistance in negotiating the best possible offers
50% of the CVs we send to clients are accepted
Accepted or declined, either way we will provide you with feedback
We believe in being your trusted advisor throughout your job search. We will take the stress out of the process by working around your schedule, and with your needs. Who Do Adaptive Work With? We offer a wide portfolio of over 150+ Life Science companies, from start-ups with impressive funding and innovative product development, mid-sized companies investing in R&D, all the way to market leaders with significant global presence.
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV or contact Vivien Zsuzsanna Urban for further details on this opportunity and additional vacancies in the medical device, biotech, and diagnostics industry. Vivien.urban@adaptivelifescience.com +49 30 16639819
Sales Manager (Endoscopes)
Sales Manager (Endoscopes)
Location: Munich, (Hybrid) Travel: 20% -30% travel Europe-wide (Focus on DACH) Salary: €70,000 - €80,000 + Bonus + Company Car
Overview:
Our client is a medium-sized medical device manufacturer focused on medical instruments and Endoscopes. The company is growing rapidly and this Sales position will focus on bringing a brand-new innovative product to market focusing on the DACH & wider Europe market.
Benefits:
Attractive Remuneration: Benefit from a competitive package that reflects your skills and contributions and generously rewards your hard work. Bonus Scheme + company car for private & work use.
Work with Management: Report directly to the CEO and have Creative freedom in a growing company with short decision-making processes.
Permanent Full-Time Position: Permanent employment in an innovative, rapidly growing company with secure future prospects.
Responsible and varied tasks that allow you to have an enjoyable and varied job across DACH & European markets
Flexible Working: benefit from flexible working conditions and home office arrangements (2 days per week)
28 Days’ Vacation
Tasks:
Strategic sales development:
You analyze market trends, competitors and customer needs and derive requirements for future product lines and sales systems.
Analysis of the existing portfolio:
You will evaluate our current product range, identify gaps and define the delta to competitors - with the aim of actively helping to shape the further development of our product strategy.
Build a dealer network:
You will develop and implement a European sales strategy and acquire new distributors and sales partners in a targeted manner.
Optimize sales structure:
Together with our existing sales management, you will define sales processes, standards and tools for successful market development.
Market research & segmentation:
You identify potential in existing and new markets and develop customized go-to-market strategies.
Interface to product development:
You systematically incorporate market and user feedback into our product roadmaps.
Your Profile:
Experience in rigid endoscopy is a prerequisite - You are familiar with products, applications and market mechanisms
Currently living in Munich or living in Germany and OTR to Munich
Sound understanding of product and market analysis, ideally with insight into development processes
Several years of experience in strategic sales - preferably in the medical technology or technical B2B environment
Proven success in building and managing international dealer networks
Strategic thinking, analytical skills and conceptual strength
Very good command of English, other languages an advantage
Willingness to travel within Europe (approx. 20-30%)
Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with experience in medical device design and testing?
Do you want to contribute to life-saving technologies in a collaborative and innovative environment?
Join our client’s growing R&D team and contribute to the design and testing of innovative minimally invasive medical technologies!
Key Responsibilities:
Design components for cardiovascular devices using SolidWorks.
Develop parts suitable for CNC machining, injection moulding, and extrusion processes.
Build and test prototypes; perform hands-on lab work including assembly, evaluation, and iterative design.
Execute bench testing and write technical reports documenting results and design iterations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
Support design verification activities and contribute to design history file documentation.
Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering.
2–5 years of experience in medical device research and development.
Strong experience with catheter systems or stent/valve delivery technologies.
Proficient in SolidWorks and comfortable with engineering drawing and GD&T.
Familiarity with part design for various manufacturing methods, including machining, moulding, and extrusion.
Enjoys hands-on work in the lab - prototyping, assembling, and testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
What’s in it for you?
Be part of an innovative company focused on high-impact implantable devices.
Work in a fast-paced, hands-on R&D environment where your contributions matter.
Collaborate with a passionate team and gain exposure to all phases of the product lifecycle.
Opportunities for career development, clinical exposure, and international collaboration.
If you're passionate about engineering medical devices and want to make a difference, apply now and/or contact Hollie Dear at Adaptive Life Science for more information!