Figg Jumps Into PearlDiver

Sam Figg, a senior orthopedics industry veteran, is the new director of research of Fort Wayne, Indiana-based PearlDiver Technologies.

Figg spent over 20 years in product planning and management, business development, marketing and research at Zimmer Holdings. Most recently Figg was with the medical device executive recruiting firm Lake City Group.

In this new role, Figg is directing the work of PearlDiver’s team of in-house analysts in fulfilling standardized and custom data analysis requests from PearlDiver’s list of clients.

Robin Young, PearlDiver’s CEO, said, “Adding Sam to our organization makes PearlDiver an even greater asset for our valued customers.”

PearlDiver

PearlDiver is creating a seamless, timely electronic flow of information about charges, costs, medical products, adverse events, complications, co-morbidities and the interaction of these factors on patient outcomes. We’re experienced, we’re nimble and we’re eager to assist medical device makers and others fulfill this country’s dream of quality patient care at a reasonable cost. That work starts with solid analysis of all available data, and we’re the company that can provide that actionable information. Sam’s background fits nicely into our company and PearlDiver is fortunate to now have him on board at our Fort Wayne headquarters, ” added Young.

Figg said he was excited to work with PearlDiver’s “bright analysts and an innovative company.”

“Our growing database of fully deidentified and HIPAA-compliant medical records, combined with our technical and analytical capabilities, means we’re able to tackle most any request put forth by our clients, ” said Figg.

With additional offices in Colorado Springs and suburban Philadelphia, PearlDiver began operations in January 2007. Since that time the company’s client list has expanded to over 60 companies—primarily medical device manufacturers that now rely on PearlDiver data and analysis to help plan everything from clinical studies to business development efforts. PearlDiver’s integrated database contains private, public and patient payer data from across the United States.