MDR Case Studies

All deliverables performed for a Class IIb medical device manufacturer (name withheld due to NDA).

MDR Quality System & SOP Architecture

QMS • SOP Design • Requirements Traceability • MDR Class IIb

Designed and owned core software lifecycle SOPs to establish an audit-ready QMS aligned with MDR Class IIb requirements, covering requirements, risk, test, SOUP, and vulnerability management.

MDR Documentation & Audit Leadership

MDR Documentation • Audit Preparation • Internal & External Audits

Established and maintained MDR-relevant technical documentation and led internal audit cycles in preparation for notified body assessments, contributing to successful MDR Class IIb certification (April 2025).

Cybersecurity Concept & Risk Mitigation Architecture

Threat Modeling • Penetration Testing • Secure Architecture

Owned the cybersecurity risk assessment process, including threat modeling and penetration testing, and translated findings into concrete risk-minimizing architectural decisions across multiple application components.

Secure SDLC & Developer-Facing Processes

Secure SDLC • CI/CD • Coding Guidelines • Automation

Defined and enforced secure SDLC conventions, including coding guidelines and CI/CD practices, to ensure consistency, reviewability, and MDR alignment across internal and external development teams.

Test Management & QA Traceability Transformation

Test Management • QA Processes • Traceability

Established a structured test management and QA traceability system, enabling full test coverage and auditable linkage between requirements, risks, tests, and releases.

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership & Coordination

Technical Leadership • Cross-Team Coordination • External Vendors

Acted as technical lead for MDR-relevant development and QA activities, coordinating internal contributors and external vendors, including penetration testing partners, under regulatory and audit constraints.

Separator