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Our early-stage medical device team stores everything in SharePoint Online; now we need those libraries to enforce a rock-solid, audit-ready review and approval process. The primary items that must flow through the new workflow are our Quality Control documents and Product Development plans. Only Managers will serve as reviewers/approvers, and while they must be able to record an approval decision and electronic signature, their access to the underlying files during the process should otherwise remain read-only. I am open to a native SharePoint approval configuration, a Power Automate enhancement, or a clean blend of the two—whichever delivers traceability, versioning, and a clear approval history that will satisfy ISO 13485 and FDA design-control expectations. Deliverables • Configured workflow(s) running in our Microsoft 365 tenant • Permission model that enforces read-only review with recorded approvals • Automated versioning, audit trail, and notification rules • Short hand-off guide so we can maintain and expand the flow internally If you have implemented similar compliant flows—especially for startups in regulated industries—let’s get this running smoothly and quickly.
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This is a classic compliance workflow. SolutionzHere has built ISO/FDA-ready SharePoint + Power Automate approval systems. At £18–36/hr, we estimate 20–30 hrs (1–2 weeks) to deliver: approval flows with e-sign capture, read-only reviewer access, versioning, and full audit trail. We’ll use SharePoint versioning + Power Automate approvals for traceability and validation-ready logs. You’ll get clean documentation for internal maintenance. Question: Do you require formal electronic signature compliance (21 CFR Part 11), or standard approval logging is sufficient?
£30 GBP in 40 days
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Hi, We’re a small team of SharePoint and Power Platform specialists with hands-on experience implementing audit-ready workflows in regulated environments, including ISO 13485-aligned document control. We’ll design a robust approval system in SharePoint Online using a clean blend of native libraries and Power Automate. This will enforce structured review flows for Quality and Product documents with strict role-based permissions—ensuring Managers can review, approve, and e-sign while maintaining read-only access to content. Our solution will include: • Controlled versioning with major/minor versions • Full audit trail (approvals, timestamps, comments, signatures) • Automated notifications and escalation logic • Secure permission model aligned with least-privilege principles We’ll also deliver a simple handover guide so your team can manage and extend workflows independently. We’ve delivered similar compliant systems for early-stage teams and can implement this quickly with minimal disruption. Let’s make your document control process inspection-ready. Best,
£20 GBP in 40 days
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Hi there, I've built exactly this a SharePoint Online document control and approval workflow for a pharmaceutical company, fully aligned with 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records and signature requirements. Your medical device setup under ISO 13485 and FDA design controls follows the same compliance logic, so I can hit the ground running. Here's what I'd deliver for your team: -Two controlled document libraries (QC Documents + Product Development Plans) with enforced versioning, so every revision is timestamped and traceable. -A Power Automate approval flow that routes documents to Managers for review with read-only access enforced at the permission level, so no one can edit a document under review. Managers record their approval decision and electronic signature within the flow, and every action is written to an audit log that survives an FDA inspection or ISO audit. -Automated email notifications at each stage, a full approval history visible on every document, and a handoff guide so your team owns it going forward. I know 21 CFR Part 11, electronic signature requirements, and how document control audits actually work in regulated environments not just the theory, but the real-world gaps that get flagged. Let's get on chat and I'll walk you through the exact architecture in 15 minutes. No fluff just a clear plan and a realistic timeline. Rahim
£25 GBP in 40 days
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Hello, Can we discuss about your SharePoint approval workflow project cause I have built compliant document flows with audit trails and controlled permissions using Power Automate. I’ll set manager-only approvals, read-only access, versioning, e-sign capture, and clear audit logs for ISO/FDA needs. Do approvals require sequential steps or parallel reviews? Should rejected docs auto-version or revert? Best regards, Devendra S.
£35 GBP in 40 days
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Hello, With over 7 years of experience in Power Automate and SharePoint, I have carefully reviewed your project requirements for creating a compliant SharePoint workflow for your MedTech team. To achieve this, I propose configuring a workflow within your Microsoft 365 tenant that enforces a read-only review for Managers, allowing them to record approval decisions and electronic signatures. This workflow will include automated versioning, an audit trail, and notification rules to ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA design-control expectations. I am well-versed in implementing similar workflows for startups in regulated industries and can provide a solution that meets your specific needs. I would like to discuss this project further with you. Please connect with me via chat to explore how we can proceed. You can visit my profile at: https://www.freelancer.com/u/HiraMahmood4072 Thank you.
£18 GBP in 40 days
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Hi, I understand you're looking for a compliant and secure review and approval process for your Quality Control and Product Development documents in SharePoint Online. I can design a workflow using SharePoint’s native tools, enhanced with Power Automate, to enforce read-only access for reviewers, capture approvals with electronic signatures, and ensure full audit traceability for ISO 13485 and FDA compliance. I’ll also set up automated versioning and notifications to streamline your process. Have you already set up any workflows in SharePoint, or is this a new process entirely? I’m ready to start immediately and ensure a smooth and compliant setup. Best Regards, Fizza Nadeem K
£27 GBP in 40 days
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Hi, I’m an experienced Microsoft 365 solutions specialist with a passion for building compliant, audit-ready workflows for regulated environments, and I’m excited about shaping a robust approval system within your SharePoint Online setup. Expertise in SharePoint permissions architecture and Power Automate workflow design aligns directly with your need for controlled approvals and full traceability. The focus on Quality Control documents and Product Development plans makes this especially meaningful. This isn’t just a task for me, it’s an opportunity to design a process that stands up to ISO 13485 and FDA design-control scrutiny without slowing your team down. My approach ensures read-only reviewer access with enforced approval actions, structured versioning, and a clear, time-stamped audit trail. Clean, scalable flows and well-documented logic mean you’ll have confidence in both compliance and maintainability. Happy to collaborate and implement a solution that delivers clarity, control, and audit confidence—let’s get this running smoothly in your tenant. Moiz H.
£30 GBP in 12 days
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Hi, I have reviewed your MedTech compliance requirements for SharePoint. I understand that for an early-stage medical device team, your SharePoint environment isn't just 'storage'—it is your Primary Record for FDA and ISO 13485 audits. My Execution Plan: - Immutable Versioning Logic: I will implement a 'Major/Minor' versioning architecture. Quality documents will remain as 'Draft' (0.x) until a Manager provides a formal electronic signature, at which point they are promoted to a 'Published' (1.0) state and locked. - Permissions Lock-Down: I will build a Power Automate flow that triggers upon 'Request for Approval.' It will automatically revoke 'Edit' rights and enforce 'Read-Only' access for the duration of the review, ensuring the integrity of the document being signed. - Audit-Ready Traceability: I will configure a dedicated 'Audit Log' list. Every decision, comment, and timestamp will be captured outside of the document itself, providing a tamper-evident history that satisfies design-control expectations. - Zero-Bloat Hand-off: I will provide a 'Compliance Map'—a short guide explaining the flow and permission logic so your internal team can maintain the system without external dependency. Milestones: 1. Environment Setup: Configuring Library Versioning and Permission Levels. 2. The Compliance Engine: Building the Power Automate Review & Approval flow. 3. Validation & Hand-over: Testing the audit trail and delivering the maintenance guide. Regards, Nguyen
£36 GBP in 20 days
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Hi, I will implement a compliant, audit-ready approval workflow in SharePoint Online tailored to your Quality and Product Development documents. Using a combination of native approvals and Power Automate, I will ensure Managers can review with read-only access, record decisions, and apply electronic signatures while maintaining strict version control. The solution will include full audit trails, approval history, and automated notifications aligned with ISO 13485 and FDA expectations. I will configure secure permissions, test the workflow with you, and provide a clear handover guide for future updates. I have strong experience building compliant SharePoint solutions for regulated environments.
£27 GBP in 40 days
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Hello, I understand you need a strict, audit-ready workflow for your SharePoint libraries focused on Quality Control and Product Development documents. The key is to let only Managers approve with recorded decisions and electronic signatures while they only have read-only access to files during review. I’ll create a clear, compliant process using SharePoint’s native approvals or Power Automate, ensuring full traceability, version control, audit trails, and notifications to meet ISO 13485 and FDA design requirements. I’ll also set up permissions to protect document integrity and provide an easy guide for your team to manage and extend the workflow independently. Are there any specific compliance policies or additional approval stages beyond Managers that we should consider in the workflow? Best regards,
£18 GBP in 25 days
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Hi, This is exactly the kind of compliant workflow system I specialize in. I can set up a robust, audit-ready approval process in SharePoint Online, enhanced with Power Automate, tailored for Quality Control and Product Development documents. I’ve built similar systems where traceability, version control, and restricted access were critical. While I can’t share those publicly, I can walk you through the approach and logic used. Approach: Structured approval workflows with Managers as the only approvers Read-only access enforcement during review (approvals handled via Power Automate, no edit rights) Versioning + audit trail enabled (who approved, when, comments, full history) Electronic approval capture aligned with compliance expectations Automated notifications, status tracking, and logging Deliverables: Fully configured workflows in your Microsoft 365 tenant Secure permission model Complete audit trail + versioning setup Clean documentation + handoff guide for internal maintenance The solution will be designed to meet ISO 13485 and FDA design-control expectations, while staying simple for your team to manage and extend. I can get this implemented quickly and cleanly with a strong focus on compliance and usability. Looking forward to working with you.
£18 GBP in 40 days
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Hello, I understand you need a compliant SharePoint workflow for Quality Control and Product Development documents, enforcing manager-only approvals with read-only access and electronic signatures. I can design and configure the workflow using native SharePoint or Power Automate (or a combination) to ensure traceability, versioning, and an audit-ready history fully aligned with ISO 13485 and FDA design-control standards. The solution will include automated notifications, version control, and a clear audit trail. I will also provide a concise hand-off guide so your team can maintain and expand the workflow internally. My approach ensures minimal disruption, full compliance, and a smooth, verifiable approval process. Thanks, Asif
£27 GBP in 40 days
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Hi, This fits closely with the compliant SharePoint and Power Automate workflows I build for MedTech and pharma teams. I’ve delivered approval flows that satisfy ISO 13485/FDA expectations while staying simple for managers to use. I can set up a dedicated approval workflow for your QC and Product Development documents that: enforces read‑only access for Managers, captures clear approve/reject decisions and e‑signatures, and maintains full version history and audit logs. I’ll align permissions, notifications and libraries with your existing QMS structure, then provide a short handover guide. Q) What existing approval matrix or document templates do you already have that we should plug this workflow into? If this approach matches what you’re aiming for, I’d be glad to refine the details and get you to an audit‑ready, low‑friction process. Regards Shawn
£30 GBP in 40 days
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As a seasoned digital marketer, I have spent years solving myriad complex problems for large companies. My expertise traverses multiple areas - E-commerce, Website Development, Digital Marketing, SEO - all valuable skills that will enable me to provide you with an exceptional solution to your SharePoint workflow needs. Your project description aligns perfectly with skills and areas where I have excelled. I fully understand the necessity for an effective approval process, audit trails, record keeping, and traceability in regulated industries such as healthcare and medical devices. My profound understanding of compliance standards like ISO 13485 and FDA design-control expectations provides me with unique insights to effectively customise native SharePoint approvals or utilise Power Automate enhancements to suit your needs. I am a committed professional who puts unlimited revisions and proper testing at the forefront of any project I undertake. In addition to delivering a well-configured workflow featuring the critical functionalities you need: read-only review access, recorded approvals, versioning, audit trail, and notification rules; my services extend further! I will endearingly provide you with a short hand-off guide so your team can seamlessly maintain and expand the flow internally. All these with no upfront fees! Get in touch now and let's get your medical device team running smoothly!
£35 GBP in 40 days
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Hello In a regulated MedTech environment, a document is not just a file, It’s a controlled record that must clearly answer three questions at any time: who approved it, when, and based on which version. That’s exactly the foundation we will build for you. We will transform your existing SharePoint Online setup into a structured, audit-ready document control system, enhanced with intelligent workflows using Power Automate. The goal is to create a seamless yet highly controlled approval process aligned with ISO 13485 and U.S. Food and Drug Administration expectations. Once a document, whether a Quality Control file or Product Development plan is submitted for review, it will automatically enter a controlled state with version integrity preserved. Managers will be invited as reviewers with strictly read-only access, ensuring they can evaluate without altering the content. Their approval will include an electronic signature with timestamp and comments, building a reliable and traceable audit trail. Every step of the workflow will be recorded from submission to approval or rejection ensuring complete visibility and compliance readiness at all times. With automated versioning, structured permissions, and smart notifications, your team can focus on quality and innovation while the system ensures governance and control in the background. Looking forward to helping you build a compliant, scalable foundation for your document processes. Warm regards, Vibhor
£27 GBP in 40 days
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Hi, I can implement a compliant SharePoint Online + Power Automate approval workflow tailored for ISO 13485 and FDA requirements. Read-only review with controlled Manager approvals & e-signature capture Complete audit trail with versioning, timestamps, and approval history Automated workflows, notifications, and escalation rules Secure permission model aligned with document control standards Clean handover documentation for easy internal maintenance I have strong experience building audit-ready approval and document management systems using Microsoft 365 for regulated environments. Happy to get this implemented quickly and efficiently. Best regards, Pawan
£27 GBP in 40 days
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I have more than fifteen years of solid experience in SharePoint, including SharePoint Online development and architecture + solid experience in customizing SharePoint forms using Power apps and building Power Automate Flow. I have worked on 50++ projects for customers around the world. These projects include building SharePoint sites/lists/libraries, building business processes using Power Automate Flow, customizing SharePoint lists using Power App, writing Remote Event Receivers, migrating data from SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint Online, migrating data from SharePoint Online to SharePoint Online (same tenant and different tenants), building SPFx web parts, building custom connectors for Power Platform & building Copilot Agents using SharePoint Agents and Copilot Studio. I have also worked on many projects as a SharePoint architecture to set up the SharePoint design, best practices for building the different sites, the policies and setting regarding these sites
£27 GBP in 40 days
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Hi there, I'm a Senior SharePoint and Power Platform Developer with 8+ years of experience building compliance solutions for regulated industries, including document control workflows, approval processes with audit trails, and strict permission models. Your requirements align closely with what I do daily. Here's how I'd approach it: Approval Workflow A combination of SharePoint content approval and Power Automate for orchestration. Each QC document and Product Development plan triggers a review flow where Managers receive notifications, review in read-only mode, and record their approval decision. Permission Model SharePoint permission levels configured so reviewers can view and annotate but not edit during the approval cycle. Item-level permissions adjust dynamically based on workflow state. Notifications Automated alerts at each stage: submission, pending review, approved, rejected, and escalation if a reviewer hasn't acted within a defined timeframe. Hand-off Guide Concise documentation covering common scenarios so your team can maintain it independently. I've built similar regulated workflows for financial services companies handling compliance and validation processes, with the same core needs: traceability, controlled access, versioning, and audit-readiness. Available to start right away. Happy to jump on a quick call to review your current SharePoint setup and nail down the approach. Best regards, Ricardo Rojas
£25 GBP in 40 days
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