Medical Device Complaint Trending Expert (Any Facility)

Integra LifeSciences; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 81,650 - 112,700; Full time

Job summary

Integra LifeSciences in Princeton, New Jersey is seeking a Medical Device Complaint Trending Expert. This role is vital for the development and oversight of complaint data trending and signal detection activities, ensuring product quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical skills. This position offers a salary range of $81,650 to $112,700 and invaluable opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in medical device quality and complaint handling.
• Demonstrated expertise in signal detection and root-cause analysis.
• Proficiency in data-visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve complaint trending methodologies.
• Perform routine trending analyses to identify emerging risks.
• Translate trend signals into formal investigations.

Skills

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong knowledge of global medical device regulations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Expertise in complaint trending

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

Oracle

TrackWise

Job description

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

Medical Device Complaint Trending Expert is responsible for the end-to-end development, execution, and oversight of complaint data trending and signal detection activities to ensure timely identification of product quality, safety, and compliance risks. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for complaint analytics, statistical trending methodologies, and regulatory expectations related to post‑market surveillance.

The individual partners cross‑functionally with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Risk Management, R&D, Manufacturing, and Medical Safety to translate complex complaint data into actionable insights that support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), regulatory submissions, and risk management decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve complaint trending methodologies aligned with regulatory and business risk principles
• Perform routine and ad‑hoc trending analyses to identify statistically significant signals, emerging risks, and adverse trends
• Apply appropriate statistical tools and data‑visualization techniques to evaluate complaint data across products, failure modes, and geographies
• Establish alert thresholds, escalation criteria, and signal validation processes
• Support inspections, and audits with defensible trending analyses and documentation
• Author or review SOPs, work instructions, and templates related to trending and post‑market surveillance
• Partner with Complaint Handling, CAPA, and Risk Management teams to translate trend signals into formal investigations and actions
• Collaborate with Medical Safety, Clinical, and Regulatory teams to evaluate patient safety and reporting impact
• Present trending results and risk assessments to management, governance boards, and quality review councils
• Serve as SME for complaint data systems and analytics tools (e.g., validated QMS systems, dashboards, and reporting platforms)
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and traceability across complaint datasets
• Develop standardized dashboards, trend reports, and executive summaries
• Interpret complex data sets and clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Monitor industry best practices and regulatory guidance related to complaint trending and post‑market surveillance
• Identify process improvements to enhance early signal detection, efficiency, and compliance
• Mentor and train colleagues on trending methodologies and regulatory rationale

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in medical device quality, complaint handling, post‑market surveillance, or safety analytics
• Demonstrated expertise in complaint trending, signal detection, and root‑cause analysis
• Strong knowledge of global medical device regulations (FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards)
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 21 CFR Parts 803 and 820 / QSR and QMSR
• EU MDR (Articles 83‑86)
• MDSAP and ISO 13485
• ISO 13485 and 14971
• Experience presenting to internal leadership as well as regulators/auditors

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with statistical software or data‑visualization tools (e.g., Minitab, Power BI, Oracle, TrackWise)
• Experience working with global complaint databases and high‑volume product portfolios

Additional Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
• Experience in FDA‑regulated environment
• Strong collaboration skills and experience working in a matrix environment
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, etc.) is required

Salary and Benefits

Salary Pay Range: US$81,650.00 – $112,700.00.