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Vice President of Quality & Regulatory

LightForce Orthodontics · Onsite in Wilmington, Massachusetts · On-site

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About LightForce Orthodontics

LightForce delivers 3D printed patient-specific braces. Generated from a digital orthodontic treatment plan. Made for one. Born from light. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.

About the role

LightForce is looking for a VP of Quality & Regulatory to build the organization, systems, and culture that will carry us through our next stage of commercial scale. You'll inherit a Quality function that has successfully supported product development and early commercialization — and you'll be the one who takes it to the next level.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field
  • Deep knowledge of FDA medical-device requirements, ISO 13485, design controls, risk management, CAPA, process validation, and supplier quality
  • A track record leading FDA, Notified Body, and other regulatory interactions and audits, and developing regulatory strategies and submissions for commercial devices
  • Demonstrated use of quality engineering and statistical methods to prevent problems, not just catch them
More about this role

LightForce is leading the digital transformation of orthodontics and redefining the standard of care for patients. Our fully digital, 3D-printed orthodontic platform increases practice efficiency, improves clinical consistency, and enables more predictable treatment outcomes.

Unlike traditional stock brackets, LightForce delivers fully customized, patient-specific brackets paired with AI-driven treatment planning—optimizing outcomes at scale. With recent advancements unlocking the next phase of digital orthodontics, LightForce continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personalized care.

Learn more at www.lf.co

LightForce is looking for a VP of Quality & Regulatory to build the organization, systems, and culture that will carry us through our next stage of commercial scale. You'll inherit a Quality function that has successfully supported product development and early commercialization — and you'll be the one who takes it to the next level.

This isn't a gatekeeper role. You'll build rigorous, scalable systems that let LightForce move fast precisely because quality and regulatory thinking are built in from the start, not bolted on at the end. You will participate on the...

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