Product Surveillance Analyst 1

Postmarket Surveillance Analyst

This position works out of our St Paul, MN location in the Electrophysiology division. In Abbott's Electrophysiology (EP) business, we're advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

What You'll Work On

Postmarket Surveillance Analyst may perform two different functions within complaint handling. One role is that of complaint investigation management which 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).

The other role of the Postmarket Surveillance Analyst is performing evaluations on various types of returned complaint products (e.g. disposable and implantable products, electronic and electro-mechanical medical devices and systems) such as performing non-destructive and destructive testing; reviewing of Device History Records; coordinating product testing/analysis with other SJM departments and external consultants; preparing technical reports of evaluation findings; operating and maintaining the Postmarket Surveillance Laboratory equipment.

Required Qualifications

Four-year degree, preferably in the healthcare, science, or technical fields; or 2-year degree and 10 years of relevant experience supporting complaint handling investigations, medical device reporting, product evaluation, or related work

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

Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

The base pay for this position is $50,000.00 - $100,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com