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Quality Specialist

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Mundelein, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/29/2026
Summary :
Support remediation activities with a focus on retrospective complaint review reportability assessments under FDA requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities :
  • Review historical complaint files as part of a remediation or retrospective review effort to verify completeness and reassess MDR reportability decisions.
  • Apply current FDA MDR definitions, criteria, and decision trees to legacy complaints to determine whether an MDR should have been filed.
  • Identify missing or incomplete data within complaint records and work cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and other teams to obtain necessary information for a defensible decision.
  • Prepare and submit MDRs through the FDA's electronic MDR (eMDR) system when remediation identifies reportable events.
  • Support compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations, including complaint handling requirements under 21 CFR 820.198, within strict remediation timelines.
  • Hands-on experience reviewing both historical and newly received product complaints for MDR reportability in compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 803).
  • Working knowledge of FDA MDR regulations (21 CFR 803) and complaint handling requirements.
  • Strong ability to interpret medical narratives, product information, and adverse event descriptions to assess severity, outcome, and reportability.
  • Experience managing high volume documentation reviews or participating in large-scale remediation or retrospective review projects.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Experience :
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
  • At least 1 year of experience in complaint handling, MDR evaluation, or similar regulated industry experience.
  • 2 years of MDR reporting or complaint remediation experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
  • Experience working in remediation environments with aggressive deadlines and throughput expectations.
  • Familiarity with complaint management systems such as SAP, TrackWise, or similar platforms.

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