Quality and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

€3,241 – €6,019 / month

30+ only at top of rangeEnglish ad

Why this scoreEmployer is an IND recognised sponsorTop of the pay range clears a thresholdAd is written in English

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Salary: €3,241 – €6,019 / monthPermit bar for 30 or older: €5,942 gross per month. The lowest advertised pay is below the bar.
Employer: Stryker EMEA Supply Chain Services B.V. is an IND recognised sponsor. See its sponsor profile →
Location: Maastricht, Netherlands
Work mode: Hybrid (from the ad)
Dutch: Not required: the ad is in English
Visa sponsorship: Not mentioned in the ad. The employer is an IND recognised sponsor, so it can sponsor you; ask them directly.

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Your ageUnder 3030 or older

Graduated in the last 3 years in the Netherlands, or with a master's from a top-200 university abroadI have a higher-education degree of at least 3 yearsI have a master's degreeI lived more than 150 km from the Dutch border for at least 16 of the last 24 months

CheckHighly skilled migrant permitOnly the top of the salary range clears the threshold for 30 and older (€5,942). Ask for an offer at or above it.
CheckEntry visaYou need an entry visa (MVV). Your employer applies for it together with the residence permit; you collect it at the Dutch embassy or consulate.
CheckCost and timingThe IND fee is €423, plus €254 per partner or family member (2026). The employer applies. For a recognised sponsor the IND usually decides within about 2 weeks; the legal maximum is 90 days.
Unlikely30% ruling (tax-free allowance)At this salary the taxable pay after the allowance would fall below the minimum (€48,013 a year in 2026).

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The ad

About Stryker EMEA Supply Chain Services B.V.Show

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Join the team dedicated to ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of life-saving medical devices. In this role, you will contribute directly to post-market surveillance and vigilance activities, helping to protect patients while supporting global regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career regulatory or quality professional looking to build expertise in medical device regulations and quality systems within a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

What You Will Do

Review product complaints and assess regulatory reportability within established timelines.
Manage complaint handling activities, including documentation, tracking, and follow-up actions.
Review and approve complaint investigations to support timely and compliant resolution.
Prepare and submit initial and follow-up vigilance reports to regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable requirements.
Maintain systems and records used to monitor, track, and report product complaints and adverse events.
Partner with investigators, local teams, customers, and regulatory agencies to collect information required for reportability assessments and investigations.
Support audits, field actions, recalls, nonconformance investigations, and corrective and preventive action activities to maintain compliance.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of regulatory procedures, standard operating procedures, and post-market surveillance processes.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Regulatory Science, or a related field.
Proficiency with computer-based systems and standard business software applications.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Post-Market Surveillance, Complaint Handling, Medical Device Vigilance, or a related regulated environment.

Master’s degree in Regulatory Science or a related discipline.
Experience working within the medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industry.
Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820 Quality System Regulation.
Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 803 Medical Device Reporting requirements.
Knowledge of European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) 2017/745.
Knowledge of ISO 13485:2016 Medical Devices Quality Management Systems.
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679.
Experience supporting complaint investigations, post-market surveillance, or vigilance reporting activities.

What we offerShow

Flat hierarchies and a culture committed to achieve our mission and deliver remarkable results.

We grow talent: we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.

An attractive salary and benefits package.

Recognition of your performance: at Stryker, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.

Collaborative and inclusive environment: join a team that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive and innovative workplace.
Ability to discover your strengths, follow your passion and own your career.

Netherlands Pay Ranges

Netherlands: €42.000 - €78.000 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.

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