Dr. Ralf Smounig
About Dr. Ralf Smounig
Dr. Ralf Smounig is the Quality Site Lead Medical Service & Tuttlingen at Teleflex, overseeing quality assurance for two manufacturing sites in Germany.
Current Role at Teleflex
Dr. Ralf Smounig is currently the Quality Site Lead Medical Service & Tuttlingen at Teleflex. His responsibilities span two manufacturing sites located in Bad Liebenzell and Tuttlingen, Germany. He provides leadership in quality assurance and supports the transfer of products from Bad Liebenzell to Kamunting, Malaysia. Additionally, he serves as the GMP Lead, offering quality support for site transfers, and is the Responsible Person per § 52a Abs. 2 Nr.3 AMG. Dr. Smounig also manages LM responsibilities for Malaysia-manufactured class III medical products.
Previous Experience at Gerot Lannach
Dr. Ralf Smounig worked at Gerot Lannach from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as Geschäftsleitung QS in Lannach, Styria, Austria. His role focused on leading quality assurance and regulatory compliance for the organization.
Tenure at Roche Diagnostics Europe
Dr. Ralf Smounig spent a significant portion of his career at Roche Diagnostics Europe. From 2006 to 2014, he held the position of Director Quality Assurance in Graz, Styria, Austria. Previously, he served as Director QMS, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs from 2003 to 2006. His tenure at Roche Diagnostics was pivotal in shaping his expertise in quality assurance and regulatory matters.
Educational Background
Dr. Ralf Smounig holds a Doctor of Science degree in Chemistry from Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz. Additionally, he studied Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration at the University of Vienna. In 2018, he completed a Post Graduate ULG of Qualified Person acc. § 7 AMBO 2009, which took 11 months to achieve. His educational background has provided a solid foundation for his career in pharmaceuticals and quality assurance.
Early Career at F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
Before his roles at Roche Diagnostics Europe, Dr. Ralf Smounig worked at F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd in Basel, Switzerland. From 1999 to 2003, he held the position of Team Leader QC Unit. This role involved overseeing quality control operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, laying the groundwork for his future leadership positions in quality assurance.