Product Experience Investigator

Why Orthofix?

Guided by our organizational values – Take Ownership | Innovate Boldly | Win Together – we collaborate closely with world-class surgeons and other partners to improve people’s quality of life. At Orthofix, we want team members who build relationships and share knowledge, challenge the status quo, and deliver results every day to help us achieve our vision to be the unrivaled partner in Med Tech.

Our global team of over 1,600 employees brings to market highly innovative, cost-effective, and user-friendly medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies for patients and the healthcare professionals who treat them. Looking to change people’s lives? Look no further.

How you'll make a difference?

Summary statement on overall purpose and function of the position.

The Product Experience Investigator will ensure customer complaints are reviewed, evaluated, investigated, documented, and closed in a timely manner to ensure compliance with all applicable global regulatory requirements. The Product Experience Investigator must also ensure compliance with company quality system requirements as well as applicable standards and regulations.

What will your duties and responsibilities be?

The following are the essential functions of this position. This position may be responsible for performing additional duties and tasks as needed and assigned.

• Maintains customer complaint documentation including complaint details and product return information
• Communicates directly with patients and physicians as required (e.g., telephone contact, written communication) during the investigation of customer complaints
• Communicates with Company personnel during the course of the investigation of customer complaints
• Records complete and accurate findings regarding each complaint investigation, including the conclusion and any corrective action required
• Determines the regulatory reporting requirements for each complaint and prepares the necessary reporting documentation for submission to regulatory agencies. These reports include Medical Device Reports, Vigilance Reports, Canadian Problem Reports, etc.
• Submits adverse events as required to the appropriate domestic and international regulatory agencies
• Tracks, compiles, and reports on complaint metrics
• Performs failure analysis for complaints, as necessary
• Participates in continuous improvement activities as determined by goals and objectives
  
  
  

What skills and experience will you need?

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
  
  

Experience, Skills, Knowledge, And/or Abilities:

• 1-2 years of medical device experience
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Detail-oriented; good analytical skills
• Able to organize time and tasks efficiently
  
  
  

What qualifications are preferred?

The education, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are preferred qualifications in addition to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Education/Certifications:

• N/A
  
  
  

Additional Experience, Skills, Knowledge, And/or Abilities:

• Prior regulatory or product complaint handling experience
• Knowledge of Oracle, Business Objects, and MS Access
• Knowledge of company products
  
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / ADVERSE WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements listed in this section include but are not limited to the motor/physical abilities, skills, and/or demands required of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to allow qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position.

• No additional physical requirements or essential functions for this position
  
  
  

DISCLAIMER

The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status.

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