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Sr. Manager, QMS & Compliance

Inspire Medical Systems

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$140–180K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$140–180K/yr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

This leadership role oversees and enhances Inspire’s global quality systems, including quality systems compliance, QMS training and audits, configuration assurance, and electronic QMS development, implementation, and validation. It collaborates across Operations, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Training, and executive leadership to align quality strategy, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes. The role also leads quality-system improvement, team development, and engagement with external agencies during inspections and audits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality Systems Management, nice to haveQuality Planning, nice to haveElectronic QMS Development, nice to haveQMS Validation, nice to haveRegulatory Compliance, nice to haveComplaint Handling, nice to haveGlobal Vigilance Requirements, nice to haveISO 13485, nice to haveFDA Regulations, nice to haveEuropean Medical Device Regulations, nice to have21 CFR Part 820.198, nice to haveMDR, nice to haveJPAL, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Technical or Scientific Field or Equivalent, nice to haveBachelor's in Any Discipline or 8 Years Medical Device Experience, nice to have5 Years Medical Device Design Assurance, Software Quality Assurance, or Post Market Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Duties

ABOUT INSPIRE MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Inspire is the first of its kind medical device designed to make a difference in the lives of those living with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We are revolutionizing the sleep industry with our FDA-approved medical device, designed to reduce OSA severity for those who cannot tolerate or get consistent benefit from CPAP. Inspire Medical Systems is committed to enhancing patients' lives through sleep innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to prioritize patient outcomes, act with integrity and lead with respect. With positive persistence at our core, we are committed to all those we serve.

WHY JOIN OUR FAST-GROWING TEAM

At Inspire, we value people - your diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. We elevate voices and encourage learning opportunities to build a professional network that grows into community. We embrace a people-first culture by offering excellent benefits, 401k matching, ESPP, flexible time off (FTO), and tuition reimbursement.

If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and want to work with innovative technology, come be a part of our great team!

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a leadership role focused on overseeing and enhancing Inspire's global quality systems. This position involves leading teams responsible for quality systems compliance, QMS training and audit, and configuration assurance. This role also includes eQMS development, implementation, and validation ensuring compliance with global regulations and driving continuous improvement.

This position requires strong collaboration across the organization and partners with Operations, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Training and Executive leaders ensuring strategic alignment in delivering results.

This position participates with other senior leaders to embed a quality-based culture across all functions, with a relentless focus on serving our patients and stakeholders. This position leads decision-making processes on operational matters that may impact quality while actively promotes awareness of regulatory and customer requirements throughout the organization.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and maintain an effective quality system which includes a strategic QMS structure, quality planning activities, execution and monitoring of all QMS processes

and metrics.

Develop and implement the annual quality plan, quality objectives and quality metrics that drive business objectives, continuous improvement and compliance to global regulations.

Lead the development and implementation of new electronic QMS process workflows to drive compliance with current regulations as well as new geographic regulations where products are, or planned to be, distributed.

Manage teams interacting with external agencies (FDA, Notified Bodies, and

Competent Authorities) for inspections and compliance audits.

Lead QMS continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency of the QMS and

drive organization compliance.

Ensure QMS competency-based learning is in place for all QMS processes for both Inspire employees and contractors.

Recruit, coach, mentor and develop top talent for the quality team.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific field or Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 8 years experience in medical devices

Minimum of 5 years in a medical device design assurance role, software quality assurance role and/or medical device post market role

Extensive knowledge on complaint handing and global vigilance requirements for ISO, FDA and European Medical Device Regulations/QMS Requirements and other OUS geographies (e.g. ISO 13485; 21 CFR Part 820.198, 820, MDR, JPAL)

#LI-Onsite

The salary for this position will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position at the time of posting. The salary range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from the posting based on various factors such as geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

Salary

$140,000—$180,000 USD

BENEFITS AND OTHER COMPENSATION

Inspire offers a highly competitive benefits package including (general description of the benefits and other compensation offered):

Multiple health insurance plan options.

Employer contributions to Health Savings Account.

Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits.

401k plan + employer match.

Identity Protection.

Flexible time off.

Tuition Reimbursement.

Employee Assistance program.

All employees have the opportunity to participate in the ownership and success of Inspire. Employees at all levels can participate through equity awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training, and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

Inspire Medical Systems is anequal opportunityemployer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce.Applicants with a disability that need accommodation to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 844-672-4357 or email careers@inspiresleep(dot)com

Inspire Medical Systems participates in E-Verify.

Inspire Medical Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social and recreational programs. Inspire Medical Systems complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which Inspire Medical Systems has facilities. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.

Inspire Medical Systems is an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce. Applicants with a disability that are in need of accommodations to complete the Inspire Medical Systems application process should contact Human Resources at 763-235-6742 or email [email protected].

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$140,000.00 - $180,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55416

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

5477176008

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 2,723 open Compliance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$140–180K/yr
  • Minnesota median$95–160K/yr41 salary ranges
  • US median$112–175K/yr1,862 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $160K, is 23% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($130K) — in the top quarter of Compliance salary ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 54 open Compliance jobs in Minnesota and 2,723 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Compliance postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,369 postings).
Education
1,117 of the 2,723 open Compliance jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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