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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for trending in Massachusetts is $21.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $26.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trend analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trend Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, research abilities, and a background in marketing, business, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools, social listening platforms, and trend forecasting software is typically required. Creativity, curiosity, and strong communication skills help you interpret data and present actionable insights effectively. These skills enable you to identify emerging market trends and inform strategic business decisions.

How do professionals in trending roles stay updated with rapidly changing industry trends and technologies?

Professionals in trending roles are often required to keep pace with fast-moving industry developments. This typically involves dedicating time to continuous learning through webinars, online courses, and industry news platforms. Participating in professional networks and attending conferences can also provide valuable insights and foster collaboration with peers. Staying proactive about skill development helps individuals remain competitive and adapt to evolving job requirements.

What is the difference between Trending vs Content Writer?

AspectTrendingContent Writer
Required CredentialsTypically no formal degree, but knowledge of current trendsUsually a degree in English, Journalism, or related fields
Work EnvironmentDigital platforms, social media, marketing teamsBlogs, websites, marketing agencies, publishing
Industry UsageMarketing, social media, trend analysisContent creation, blogging, copywriting
Search & Comparison IntentTrending topics, social media trendsContent writing, copywriting jobs

Trending roles focus on analyzing and leveraging current trends across digital platforms, often requiring knowledge of social media and marketing. Content Writers create written content for various media, emphasizing writing skills and subject expertise. While both roles involve digital content, Trending is more trend-focused, whereas Content Writers concentrate on producing quality written material.

What does a trending job title mean?

The job title 'Trending' is not a standard job role, but may refer to positions focused on identifying, analyzing, or managing current trends within a particular industry or on social media platforms. These roles often involve monitoring popular topics, creating relevant content, and helping organizations stay ahead in a fast-changing environment. Common related job titles include Trend Analyst, Social Media Trend Specialist, or Content Curator. Responsibilities typically include research, data analysis, and content strategy.
Infographic showing various Trending job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,087 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Medical Device Complaint Trending Expert (Any Facility)

Integra LifeSciences

Braintree, MA • On-site

$81K - $112K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago


Integra LifeSciences rating

9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Medical Device Complaint Trending Expert

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.

The 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

  • Work end to end complaint trending data and analysis
  • Identify trends within complaints being able to know the difference between variation vs signal.
  • 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 and analyze 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
  • Proficiency with statistical software or data visualization tools (e.g., Minitab, Power BI, Oracle, TrackWise)
  • Strong knowledge of global medical device regulations (QMSR, EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971)
  • Experience presenting to internal leadership as well as regulators/auditors.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree preferred
Additional Qualifications
  • Strong oral and written English 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 Pay Range: $81,650.00 - $112,700.00 USD Salary

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by several factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity or other variable compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance, and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following Total Rewards | Integra LifeSciences

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. This site is governed solely by applicable U.S. laws and governmental regulations. If you'd like more information on your rights under the law, please see the following notices: EEO Is the Law | EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans Integra LifeSciences is committed to provide qualified applicants and employees who are disabled veterans or individuals with disabilities with needed reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, please email us at careers@integralife.com.

Unsolicited Agency Submission

Integra LifeSciences does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. A formal written agreement is required before engaging any agency, and it must be executed and authorized by the Vice President, Talent Acquisition. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions (the initial sharing of a candidate's name, resume, or background) are position-specific and may only occur within the scope of that approved agreement. Please, no phone calls or emails.


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