Senior Medical Safety Analyst at Abbott

Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science, a Health science related background is a plus, such as dietitian, pharmacist, nurse etc
  • RAC certification a plus
  • 2-3 years Medical Device experience in activities such as aggregate data review, Risk Assessment, DFMEA review, and patient safety
  • Data analytics / strong excel, PowerBI and/or data visualization skills
  • Medical knowledge to apply critical thinking and data analysis to Medical Safety data and/or Medical Device risk assessments
  • Basic understanding of Global Medical Device regulations (primarily EUMDR, MedDEV), clinical research, and international guidelines/ standards related to medical devices (ISO, GSPR, MDGC etc.)
  • Willingness to learn other applicable Medical Device regulations, standards and guidelines
  • Drive to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Strong ability /experience in presenting medical and scientific training/ data orally and in writing
  • Computer proficient (Windows, Word, Excel)
  • Enjoys working in a collaborative environment and with a multidisciplinary, Global team
  • Works independently

Responsibilities

  • Create and present medical safety related analyses, reports, and/or assessments orally and/or in writing within/ outside the Medical Safety and Surveillance department
  • Gather, critically analyze, and present findings from Medical Safety and Surveillance complaint data on a periodic basis, including tracking and trending activities
  • Ensure adherence to departmental standard operating procedures (SOPs), and draft new SOP as needed
  • Develop Medical Safety and Surveillance training materials and provide training to a broad international audience
  • Write or assist in preparing, completing literature or website searches and data analysis for regulatory documentation supporting medical device registration
  • Conduct periodic literature searches, summarize findings and present information to a cross-functional team
  • Act as a back up to colleagues on day-to-day medical device complaints processing and conduct medical follow up calls to customers as needed to obtain adverse event and/or complaint details
  • Determine complaint reportability to the competent authority; drive on-time vigilance reporting within regulatory time-frames
  • Other duties/projects/support as assigned
  • Review, assess, and summarize medical device complaint information for complex investigations and risk assessments
  • Critically assess aggregate safety data from medical devices and communicates findings to internal stakeholders
  • Independently creates and delivers device medical safety training to a Global audience
  • Drafts documentation, including data reviews, clinical evaluations, literature reviews and standard operating procedures

Skills

Medical Device Complaints
Safety Surveillance
Risk Assessment
Aggregate Data Analysis
Clinical Evaluation
Literature Review
SOP Drafting
Training Delivery
Trend Analysis
Signal Detection

Abbott

Healthcare solutions in diagnostics and devices

About Abbott

Abbott Laboratories focuses on improving health through various medical technologies and health solutions. The company operates in areas such as cardiovascular health, diabetes management, diagnostic testing, nutrition, and neuromodulation for chronic pain and movement disorders. Abbott's products include advanced medical devices and diagnostic tests that help healthcare professionals and patients manage health conditions effectively. For example, their cardiovascular technologies assist in heart health management, while diabetes care products enable accurate glucose monitoring without painful fingersticks. Unlike many competitors, Abbott emphasizes accessibility and affordability in its offerings, aiming to make life-changing technologies available to a broader audience. The company's goal is to positively impact global health and well-being, supported by a commitment to sustainability and a 2030 Sustainability Plan.

Lake Bluff, IllinoisHeadquarters
1888Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Departure of key leader Dr. Adamson may affect Abbott's Heart Failure division.
Integration challenges with Medtronic could impact glucose monitor-insulin pump rollout.
Thermo Fisher's microfluidics expansion may increase competition for Abbott.

Differentiation

Abbott integrates continuous glucose monitoring with automated insulin delivery systems.
Abbott's microfluidic devices streamline diagnostic processes efficiently.
Abbott's neuromodulation products target specific nervous system areas for chronic pain relief.

Upsides

Microfluidic technology offers cost-effective solutions in diagnostics.
Strategic partnerships like Abbott-Medtronic enhance product offerings and market reach.
Significant investments indicate strong market confidence in Abbott's healthcare solutions.

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