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Genevieve Flynn

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Summary

Quality/Regulatory affairs Specialist with over 18yrs experience in multinational medical device organization. Professional, reliable, strong person with working knowledge of Quality Management System and applicable FDA, ISO requirements, country regulations, standards and guidance’s. Self-motivated and organized with experience in influencing and motivating others.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc
04.2023 - Current
  • Manage regulatory change required by new and revised laws and regulations, communicating complex requirements and identifying operational impacts.
  • Prepared, submitted, and provided feedback on CE Technical files in compliance with IVDD and IVDR to regulatory agencies. Development of strategies for successful interactions with regulatory agencies to ensure timely review and approval of submissions.
  • Involved in registration activities for new product launches and renewal of existing licenses.
  • Control the distribution of product from a regulatory perspective through the regulatory stop-ship program.
  • Manage Field Actions process as required.
  • Complete the review and approval of product labeling and device modification proposals to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
  • RA representative on Innovation Design Projects and Design Change Projects.
  • Support the preparation and submission of 510k for US clearance, as required.
  • Participate in QSMR, internal, and external site audit activities for RA.

Senior Quality Systems/Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc
02.2019 - 03.2023

RA

  • Prepared and maintained CE Technical files in compliance with IVDR and IVDD.
  • Developed and maintained registration strategies for new product launches.
  • Controlled the distribution of product from a regulatory perspective through the regulatory Stop Ship program.
  • Support preparation and submission of 510k for US clearance, as required.
  • Manage FA process and review, approval of product labeling, and device modifications.
  • Support global RA tasks/projects as required.
  • Representative on IDP and Design Change projects.

QS

  • Coordinate the internal audit program for BCII, prepare the schedule, and work with auditors to ensure availability and completion of internal audits.
  • Subject matter expert for internal audit program.
  • Mentor/train colleagues and/or site on QS-related topics.
  • Provide site support on Quality System issues to ensure adherence to applicable quality-related standards, regulations, and internal procedural requirements.

SENIOR QULAITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER – QUALITY SYSTEMS

04.2014 - 02.2019
  • Mentor/train colleagues and/or site on QS related topics
  • Prepare and participate in external third-party audits at BCII (FDA, NSAI, BSI etc.)
  • Support the implementation of timely CAPA process
  • Assist in Quality System Management Review (QSMR) presentations
  • Participated in quality system simplification projects/kaizens
  • Maintain the quality system documentation system
  • Complete any other tasks requested by the Quality Systems Manager BCII, and act as delegate in his/her absence.

Education

Higher Diploma in Quality Assurance (First Class Honours) -

National University of Ireland, Galway
01-2009

BSc Applied Biopharmaceutical and Healthcare Science (First Class Honours) -

Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology
01-2006

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership and team building skills
  • Results focused
  • Adaptable, flexible and willingness to learn

Career overview

Jul 06  –  Jul 10 Advanced Manufacturing Quality Technician - QC (Beckman Coulter)

Jul 10  –  Nov 11 Senior Advanced Manufacturing Quality Technician - QC (Beckman Coulter)

Nov 11 – Apr 14 Quality Assurance Engineer – Quality Systems (Beckman Coulter)

Certifications and Key achievements

· Certified Lead auditor training on ISO13485:2003 – Completed in December 2011 with SQT.

· Problem Solving Process (PSP)/DIVE Training - Completed in November 2013 with BC/Danaher.

· Supervisor Management skills course - Completed in June 2015 with Training Point.

· Certified internal auditor training on ISO14001:2004 - Completed in November 2016 with Anderlift Safety Services.

· Completing Certified Practitioner course for Transactional Process Improvement (TPI) – On-going since 2020. Due for completion in Q3 2024.

· European Representative for Beckman Coulter on Global Project in 2014 - Titled: Quality Systems Simplification Kaizen on the Internal Audits Process.

· EMEAI Q&RA Conference on DBS & Change Management - Completed in April 2016 with BC/Danaher.

· Completed cross site internal audits as Beckman Coulter Lead auditor -  in 2016 (Munich), in 2017 (Prague) and in 2019 (Arras) to help facilitate cross-site improvements in Q&RA.  

· Completed and lead continuous Improvement events (Kaziens) for IVDR project - in 2020 and 2023 related to overall timely documentation compilation and approval for submissions.

References

Available on request

Timeline

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc
04.2023 - Current

Senior Quality Systems/Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Beckman Coulter Ireland Inc
02.2019 - 03.2023

SENIOR QULAITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER – QUALITY SYSTEMS

04.2014 - 02.2019

Higher Diploma in Quality Assurance (First Class Honours) -

National University of Ireland, Galway

BSc Applied Biopharmaceutical and Healthcare Science (First Class Honours) -

Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology
Genevieve Flynn