Cadence Solutions
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Lead, SaMD
$160K–$200K
Remote +1 · Remote · Full-time · Posted Jul 6, 2026
- Location
- Remote
United States - Experience
- 10+ years; no alternative stated.
About the job
Leads Cadence’s quality management system and regulatory strategy for AI-enabled healthcare software, including SaMD and clinical decision-support products.
What you'll do
- Build and oversee QMS processes, including design controls, risk management, CAPA, audits, complaint handling, validation, and post-market monitoring.
- Assess intended use, device classification, regulatory pathways, clinical risk, and QMS needs for evolving software capabilities.
- Support regulatory submissions and maintain inspection readiness, quality metrics, audit responses, and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Systems, or Quality Compliance, with leadership across software, product, clinical, and technical teams.
- Deep experience in regulated software, digital health, SaMD, AI-enabled medical device software, healthcare technology, or medical devices.
- Strong command of medical device QMS processes and experience building and operationalizing QMS processes.
- Experience with software and AI/ML lifecycle expectations and understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA QMSR / 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304.
Pay
$160,000 – $200,000 per year (base salary); $160,000 – $180,000 (base salary)
Tools
SaMD, AI/ML, 510(k), De Novo, FDA QMSR / 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304
AI focus
Governs quality and regulatory practices for AI-enabled medical device software, including AI/ML lifecycle governance, dataset governance, model performance evaluation, change control, and post-market monitoring.
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