Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist – Riyadh

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will play a key role in driving compliance, enabling safe and effective services, and embedding a proactive quality culture – working closely with local teams and regional quality leadership.

• Oversee day-to-day quality activities and ensure adherence to local and regional requirements
• Maintain accurate quality records and actively participate in quality management forums
• Ensure compliance with MOH, SFDA, CBAHI, and other applicable regulations

• Manage document control processes to ensure procedures are current, compliant, and accessible
• Support implementation and updates of local and global procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QMS processes

• Plan and conduct internal audits; manage findings and CAPA implementation
• Support external audits and regulatory inspections
• Lead local risk assessments and foster a proactive risk‑management culture

• Investigate deviations and ensure effective CAPA closure
• Monitor KPIs, incidents, and nonconformities
• Identify trends and escalates critical insights to Regional Quality Management

• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely implementation
• Support licensing, certifications, and renewals
• Ensure quality alignment in new or modified services

• Train and support staff on quality and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate external critical suppliers/service provider and referral laboratories to ensure compliance
• Contribute to regional and global quality initiatives and harmonization efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
• SCFHS license (preferred)
• Certification in Quality Assurance or Regulatory Affairs is a plus

• 3–4 years in a similar QA/regulatory role
• Experience with in laboratory or medical environment
• Strong knowledge of MOH and SFDA regulations (required)
• CBAHI standards (required)
• ISO 15189 and CAP accreditation (preferred)

• Strong understanding of QMS, audits, and documentation
• Experience with QMS/LIS systems
• Excellent problem‑solving and organizational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)

• A proactive mindset – you don’t wait for issues, you prevent them
• The ability to translate regulations into practical, working processes
• Confidence to challenge, improve, and influence
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Be part of an organization where quality is central to patient impact
• Work in a collaborative regional and global environment
• Contribute to high‑standard laboratory services and continuous improvement
• Grow within a culture that values expertise, structure, and innovation

• Preference will be given to Saudi Nationals

Structured, analytical, and proactive quality professional who thrives in regulated environments and enjoys collaborating across teams.