Hybrid Senior Label Designer – Medical Devices, Regulatory Labeling

at Stryker

• Job title: Senior Label Designer – Medical Devices, Regulatory Labeling
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Freiburg, Germany

About the role

• Senior Label Designer developing UDI-compliant labels for medical devices. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and regulatory excellence in labeling.

Responsibilities

• Manage product label and UDI data changes in compliance with relevant QMS processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, transform, and verify accurate label content.
• Maintain and update labeling procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with internal “label customers” to support departmental and business needs.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in Label Development and standardization.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformance issues with internal teams and suppliers, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Support the design, testing, and implementation of labeling software tools and systems.
• Train and support end users on labeling processes and tools to promote best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in label data management, regulatory, or quality functions within a highly regulated industry (e.g. medical device, pharmaceutical, or food).
• Hands-on experience with labeling or quality software such as Prisym, Robar, Bartender, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Excellent English communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with global and local stakeholders.
• Preferred: German language skills.
• Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with EU MDR, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and other global quality standards.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work partially from the home office