Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist; QARA – Class III Medical Device

Organisation/Company ETH Zürich Research Field Chemistry » Biochemistry Chemistry » Other Engineering » Biomedical engineering Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Switzerland Final date to receive applications 3 Mar 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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At Veltist – a Wyss Zurich project – we are reshaping post‑operative care through our platform technology Anasto Seal, enabling the next generation of implantable biomaterials for sealing, healing, and integration with human tissue.

Veltist is a pioneering Med Tech spin‑off from the ETH Domain (ETH Zurich and Empa), currently part of the Wyss Zurich Translational Center’s Portfolio Projects. We are an in‑foundation startup built on a multi‑year research and development effort focused on a novel class of implantable surgical materials.

We are looking for a Quality & Regulatory Affairs Specialist (QARA) who will help us bring a Class III implantable device efficiently, safely, and successfully to clinic. You will play a bridging role across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory partners. The ideal candidate is scientifically minded, eager to understand how things actually work, capable of bridging between different disciplines (both technically and humanly), and sincerely motivated to build a first‑in‑human dossier for an innovative medical implant.

With a strong foundation in translational science, we are now entering a phase of accelerated growth as we advance our technology toward first‑in‑human clinical trials and expand our technical and regulatory capabilities.

Veltist exists at the intersection of materials science, engineering, clinical translation, and regulatory strategy.

Our mission is to bring forward a transformative class of implantable biomaterials designed to improve surgical outcomes in high‑impact clinical settings.

We work closely with surgeons, clinicians, and regulatory experts to ensure that our innovations are not only technically sound but clinically meaningful and feasible for real‑world use.

As we approach first‑in‑human readiness, regulatory affairs and quality assurance are central pillars of our progress.

Joining Veltist means becoming part of a mission‑oriented, interdisciplinary team that believes in innovation with purpose and in the power of strong teams to drive real change in healthcare.

• Support the definition and execution of the regulatory strategy for a Class III implantable device.
• Collaborate with senior and highly experienced RA partners on technical documentation, biological evaluation plans, and first‑in‑human readiness.
• Translate engineering, chemistry, and manufacturing output into clear, compliant regulatory documentation.
• Contribute to submissions and interactions with notified bodies and competent authorities.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of MDR, relevant ISO standards, and clinical/biological evaluation frameworks.

• Maintain and continuously improve the ISO 13485 electronic quality management system (EQMS).
• Facilitate smooth transitions from R&D to manufacturing by bridging engineering, production, and quality workflows.
• Support document control, change management, risk management, CAPA, and supplier qualification processes.
• Contribute to verification/validation (V&V), biocompatibility testing, sterilization processes, and design history file completeness.
• Coordinate with external quality and regulatory consultants to ensure alignment across stakeholders.

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or Life Sciences at large.
• Strong interest in regulatory pathways & strategy paired with scientific curiosity and motivation to understand implantable materials, surgical technologies.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across engineering, materials science – chemistry, manufacturing, and clinical teams.
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and rigorous…