Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Burlington, MA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
the Postmarket Surveillance Analyst role includes all activities pertaining to receiving and investigating reports of worldwide complaints/events on a variety of products; entering information into the complaint database; independently determining and filing appropriate medical devices reports with various regulatory agencies; participating on cross-functional teams; and providing information on product complaints to various teams (e.g. Regulatory, Quality Engineering).
What You’ll Work On
•Initiates and manages the complaint file. Maintains accurate entry of complaints in the database.
•Communicates verbally and in writing both internally and externally to field representatives regarding information needed specific to product complaints (e.g. physicians, hospital personnel, sales representatives, international offices).Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors. Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
•Independently performs investigations with customers or field staff with minimal direction, utilizing experience and knowledge of products and various types of product complaints. Independently assesses the complaint to determine if a medical device report needs to be filed with various global regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, European Competent Authorities) and sends reports within required timeframes, consulting as needed with management.
•Prepares customer letters with investigation findings.Is diligent of any unusual trends in product complaints and communicates them to management.
•Participates in cross-functional complaint review groups on a regular basis or as requested (e.g. cross-functional complaint teams, new product teams, risk management meetings). Archives complaint records and retrieves information on closed investigations.
•Ensures accurate department procedures and work instructions are maintained. Train new employees to the complaint handling process.Provide support to the Legal Department regarding product complaints.
•Supports the Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
•Postmarket Surveillance Analyst (product evaluations):Performs product evaluations in a timely manner.Executes product evaluations to develop a well-documented and accurate root cause evaluation.Coordinates product evaluations with other SJM departments and external consultants.Use procedures, judgment and experience to determine appropriate testing of returned products with minimal guidance.Reviews all pertinent information to complete the evaluation (e.g. photos, study or log files, field service reports, external investigations).Interprets/reviews technical product specifications, measurements and the Device History Record.Prepares technical reports of findings and enters them into the complaint system.Reviews external vendor/consultant evaluations and enters them into the complaint system.
•Is diligent of any unusual trends in product evaluations and informs management. Independently assesses the evaluation results to determine if they meet regulatory reporting guidelines and inform the appropriate Postmarket Surveillance team member of the findings.Participates in cross-functional complaint review groups on a regular basis or as requested (e.g. cross-functional complaint teams, new product teams, risk management meetings).Adheres to the device retention and disposal procedures.Ensures accurate department procedures and work instructions are maintained.
•Collaborate independently with other team members and departments needing product evaluation information.Be able to ascertain when additional support may be needed from other teams based on product evaluation findings (e.g. potential manufacturing-related issues). Train new employees to the product evaluation process.
•Supports the Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
•Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
•Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
•Work environment varies from well lighted office/cubicle, low to moderate noise level, to a variety of conditions caused by travel requirements such as customer offices, research labs, hospitals, hotels, use of automobiles, commercial travel, weather, etc.
•Activities require a significant amount of sitting in front of a computer monitor, some standing and walking.Significant use of hands and arms, plus finger dexterity to reach, point, write, type, operate a computer and other office equipment.Performs tasks that regularly require good correctable vision and hand/eye coordination. Activities also require significant use of voice and hearing for discussions with other employees.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Biomedical or related field
2+ years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of global regulations for medical device reporting and medical terminology is a plus
Strong written and oral communication skills are required
Candidate must be able to work well independently and on teams in a busy department while managing multiple ongoing tasks and investigations simultaneously
Good problem-solving and proficient computer skills are required
Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, including internationally. Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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The base pay for this position is
$60,000.00 – $120,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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