[Hiring] GQA Technical Manager @BSI

Role Description

Our Regulatory Services’ GQA team are looking for a GQA AI Technical Manager who manages a team to provide regulatory & accreditation leadership to the BSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification body, notified body and assessment teams globally.

Responsibilities

• Managing AI notified body, AI certification body schemes globally within ISO17021/ISO17065/ISO17025 and other applicable accreditation and legislation requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, Medical Devices Regulation)
• Leading the development and maintenance of Conformity Assessment Activity to allow providers and manufacturers to demonstrate that their technology and processes conform to the provisions of EU AI Regulations, applicable standards, and global regulatory requirements
• Ensuring that BSI has the relevant policies, procedures and documentation in place to meet all latest AI regulatory obligations
• Ensuring that NB, AI Services and AIMS personnel work is consistently at the required high level of expertise and rigour
• Providing policy, input and expertise on AI technical and AI management systems assessment and developing related certification schemes.
• Representing BSI in relevant AI events, forums, stakeholder engagement and working groups on AI

Qualifications

• BSc degree or higher in a discipline relevant to Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Information Technology, Quality Assurance or equivalent
• At least four years' post-graduate experience in one of the following areas: conformity assessment, quality management, software development, quality policy/regulation, standardization development, 1 year of which related to AI.
• Experience in AI Lifecycle and Quality aspects, and Regulatory aspects of AI products
• Experience managing a team
• Good interpersonal skills, particularly communication and influencing skills.

Requirements

• This is a remote position that can be based in Europe or the US.
• As compensation varies by country and local market conditions, salary details will be discussed with candidates prior to the interview stage.
• Actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s competencies, level of experience, education, location, divisional budget, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

Benefits

• Competitive total reward package
• Independent and varied job in an international environment
• Flexible working hours
• Ongoing training and development
• Other benefits depending on the country you are based in

Company Description

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

• Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
• Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
• Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.
• BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.