Mert Elmas

Quality Systems Engineer | Regulatory & Quality Assurance Specialist
İstanbul, TR.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven Quality Systems Engineer with a strong background in Nanoscience and Molecular Biology, specializing in pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Proven expertise in establishing and optimizing quality management systems, ensuring regulatory compliance (GMP, GLP, ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA), and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at managing complex documentation, leading cross-functional teams, and facilitating timely product clearances to enhance operational efficiency and market readiness.

Work

Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals
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Quality Systems Engineer

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Summary

As a Quality Systems Engineer, Mert Elmas leads compliance initiatives and optimizes production processes for commercial pharmaceutical products.

Highlights

Orchestrated dispensing, filling, and packing processes for commercial product production, coordinating team activities and overseeing prepared documents to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

Drove continuous improvement programs, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance across pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Managed critical quality management systems, including change control, deviation management, and CAPA, to uphold stringent quality standards and regulatory adherence.

Authored and controlled Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch records for all production stages, ensuring consistent quality and regulatory compliance (GMP/GLP).

Ensured robust data management and data integrity, maintaining system continuity and compliance with industry standards.

Bioeksen R&D Technologies
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Project Management Specialist

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Summary

As a Project Management Specialist, Mert Elmas facilitated regulatory submissions and R&D initiatives for medical devices, ensuring compliance and timely market access.

Highlights

Streamlined product documentation review and approval processes, ensuring timely preparation of FDA and IVDR application files for regulatory submissions.

Developed and reviewed new product development plans for regulatory compliance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve timely regulatory clearance and approval of IVD products.

Prepared performance-related documents for technical files and supported R&D planning, aligning projects with evolving regulations and guidelines.

Designed and implemented clinical research plans for IVD medical devices, specifically for clinical performance evaluation studies.

Bioeksen R&D Technologies
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Project Management Assistant Specialist

İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

Summary

As a Project Management Assistant Specialist, Mert Elmas supported regulatory documentation and R&D project planning for medical devices.

Highlights

Assisted in the review and approval of product documentation, contributing to the preparation of FDA and IVDR application files.

Supported the development and review of new product development plans, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance standards.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate timely regulatory clearance and approval processes for IVD products.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new and changing regulations and guidelines to ensure project adherence.

Education

Istanbul Technical University
İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

M.Sc.

Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Istanbul Technical University
İstanbul, İstanbul, Türkiye

B.Sc.

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Languages

English
French

Skills

Quality Management Systems

IVDR, GMP, GLP, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Change Control, Deviation Management, CAPA, SOP Development, Data Integrity.

Project Management

Project Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Documentation Management, R&D Support, Time Management, Organization.

Regulatory Affairs

FDA Applications, IVDR Applications, Regulatory Clearance, Medical Device Regulations, Clinical Performance Evaluation Studies.

Research & Development

New Product Development, Clinical Research Plans, Technical File Preparation, Scientific Research.

Communication

Stakeholder Communication, Team Coordination, Report Writing.

References

Onur Kaya

Bioeksen R&D Technologies / RA&QA Assistant Executive, Phone: +90-533-966-7998, Email: onur.kaya@bioeksen.com.tr