Description
of role, key tasks etc
1. Ensure sponsor compliance to local and international government regulations
2. Drive Health Care Professionals (HCP) and Health Care Organizations (HCO) selection, activation, management and any close-out activities including all necessary documentation
3. Establish and maintain first-line contact with HCPs (mainly perfusionists)
4. Prepare and give clinical presentations/trainings to HCPs and other stakeholders, as required
5. Obtain/negotiate contracts with HCP or HCO (templates available, fair market value rates managed via dedicated tool)
6. Complete/update documentation in dedicated tool to manage payments of the HCP/HCO fees.
7. Prepare documents and submission package to ensure Ethics Committee and/or Data Privacy Clearance is obtained to collect the data, as needed
8. Assist Clinical Program Manager with the development and planning of data collection strategies, design, synopsis, and other project-related documents and tools
9. Develop synopsis/protocol
10. Assist with and coordinate preparation of clinical documentation for regulatory applications, amendments, questions from the authorities, supplements, reports, and advisory panel presentations
11. Develop the data collection requirements (or customer surveys) based on the clinical strategy
12. Oversee and provide clinical input for the design and set-up of the data collections in the Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system
13. Ensure data are being collected in a timely manner, in accordance with the timelines
14. Maintain accurate and up-to-date tracking (progress and timelines) of all data collections and provide regular updates during meetings
15. Assist data management with data review and resolution of queries, data inconsistencies, outliers or other issues, as identified
16. Work with statistics to obtain data analysis
17. Interpret results and write reports that will be used as input for Clinical Evaluations and submissions to the Notified Bodies
18. Review Clinical Evaluation Plans, review and update relevant sections of Clinical Evaluation Reports, PMCF Plans and Reports
19. Ensure upload of relevant project documents in LivaNova’s dedicated repository, with agreed naming conventions
20. Effectively communicate with LivaNova management, HCPs and other internal (eg. medical experts, sales & marketing, field specialists, complaint handling, legal, data privacy) and external (eg. distributors) stakeholders on issues, questions and/or study updates
Skills and Experience:
21. Knowledge of international regulations and guidelines (eg. EU MDR, ISO14155, MDCG).
22. Working knowledge of medical terminology
23. Capability and willingness to learn about the use of multiple devices
24. Ability to interface effectively with medical professionals
25. Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
26. Project oversight and tracking capability
27. Good oral and written communication skills
28. Ability to work autonomously with excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
29. Experience with Electronic Data Capture (EDC), electronic reporting functionalities and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)
30. Demonstrated ability to perform in a dynamic and diverse team environment
31. Fluency in English language (writing and speaking), additional language(s) advantageous
32. Minimum prior work experience of 5+ years as a (Associate) Project Manager or comparable position assisting/supporting clinical project management at a medical device/drug company/CRO
33. Experience and/or interested in medical writing is a plus
34. Knowledge of basic statistics (eg. descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, acceptance criteria) is a plus
Education:
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in the medical, biological and/or bio-engineering field
Travel Requirements:
This position requires limited business travel (up to 10%)
Valuing different backgrounds:
LivaNova values equality and diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination. Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.
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