Title : Complaint Management Specialist III
Location : San Diego, CA
Note : This is a W2 contract role – 1099, C2C, and 3 rd party candidates will NOT be considered
The Sr. Complaint Specialist Customer Advocacy role is responsible for medical device post-market surveillance as it relates to complaint handling functions. This role is responsible for the completion of all tasks associated with complaint handling, including the investigation of failed product, working with hazardous materials in controlled lab environment, writing clear and effective failure investigation reports, reviewing reported events in the complaints database for trending and optimal root cause identification, and managing process failed components within the proper workflow. Additionally, this role will provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for internal and external customers, as requested.
Position Responsibilities :
- Conduct product complaint investigations and write failure investigation reports
- Ensure accuracy for complaint file documentation and regulatory reporting decision activities
- Ensure complaint files are accurate, complete, and in-line with good documentation practices
- Assist with regulatory reporting activities to ensure medical device reports are submitted within FDA and Health Canada timeframes and company policies
- Receive failed components and properly track them through the investigation process, from receipt to investigation to disposition
- Accurately handle failed components and package tracking through multiple sites
- Demonstrate sound independent decision maki ng in regard to medical device reporting and other functions related to the investigation of product complaints; asks questions of team leaders / management, as needed
- Collaborate with supervisors and / or managers to assess the severity of complaints and understand the typical clinical use to provide input to the technical investigation for optimal root cause resolution, as needed
- Ensure timely follow-up with customers and company representatives for reported issues
Position Qualifications :
3+ years of medical device experience, preferably in a regulatory or technical complaint investigation capacity2+ years of experience with medical device complaint handling / post-market surveillance / medical deviceregulations, or experience in a similar regulated environment preferred
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to solve problems and to meet multiple deadlines within a fast-paced environmentExcellent writing skills, including knowledgeable of good documentation practicesAbility to work on multiple projects with various disciplinesAbility to adapt quickly in an ever-changing environmentAbility to work in a complaint investigation laboratory environment containing hazardous materialsAbility to utilize computers for development of reports and summaries of project experience, including word processing and spreadsheet computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific, technical journals, and legal documentsAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business communityFlexibility and excellent organizational skills to manage / adapt to competing priorities and volume of tasksWorking knowledge of QA, regulatory / quality compliance in a medical device industry preferredKnowledge of electronics engineering preferredBachelor’s Degree in Clinical Science, Engineering, or other relevant field