Lead the designated complaint handling unit (DCHU) for Merge Healthcare’s medical imaging portfolio and manage the post market surveillance process
Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective processes and supporting tools for complaint handling and post market surveillance
Establish and maintain complete and accurate complaint files and other associated records
Ensure prompt escalation of product safety concerns for investigation and event reporting to applicable regulatory authorities
Define, collect, and analyze metrics and key performance indicators to monitor complaint handling effectiveness and provide inputs to Management Reviews
Perform analysis of complaint trends to identify product quality and safety concerns and provide feedback to Product Management, Development, Customer Success, Quality Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to perform post market surveillance activities, including establishing post-market surveillance plans and reports and performing data analysis
Ensure Post Market Surveillance feedback is provided to cross-functional teams
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Escalate significant risks, issues, or concerns to executive leadership
Participate in internal and external audits and inspections as necessary
Provide oversight for development and improvement of quality programs, systems, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulation and standards
Lead and mentor a high-performing team of direct reports, establish performance expectations, provide feedback, coaching, and recognition
Ensure adequate resources are identified and allocated to achieve objectives and escalate issues to executive management
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline required, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years of medical device or life sciences industry experience
At least 5 years experience in a leadership role
Minimum 5 years in medical device industry, specifically Complaint Handling and Post Market Surveillance
Experience supporting or participating in internal and external Quality Management System audits and regulatory inspections
In-depth understanding of global medical device regulations, including 21 CFR Part 820, SOR/98-282 Canada, and Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 EU
Specific experience with software medical devices (SaMD and SiMD)
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
Prior people management experience required
Strong technical acumen with ability to understand complex medical imaging software systems
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to influence change and champion initiatives
Excellent interpersonal, communication, technical writing, and editing skills
Effective research, analytical, and critical thinking skills