Clinical Project Manager – Remote
We are a dynamic group of professionals providing regulatory, quality and clinical services for the medical device industry. Our team supports start-ups, mid-sized private companies, and the largest corporations at all stages of the product life cycle. We work across a broad spectrum of technologies and treatment modalities. Our clients develop both next generation and paradigm shifting devices. Our product exposure includes implantables, instruments (manual, laser, robotic, etc.), capital equipment, combination products, software as a medical device (SaMD), medical mobile apps, in vitro diagnostics and more.
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Project Manager to support our Clinical Operations team. The Clinical Project Manager will participate in the planning, development and execution of clinical trials to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and performance of medical devices. This individual is responsible for establishing and directing all aspects of clinical operations activities from study start-up through report generation while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Quality System requirements, and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing clinical studies.
MAJOR DUTIES OF POSITION:
- Establishes, implements and manages clinical study projects for clients.
- Directs clinical projects and activities including resourcing; project planning and clinical study design development; collaborating with other functional groups to establish and implement strategic and tactical plans that are consistent with client objectives; establishing and monitoring clinical timelines and budgets; and communicating clinical requirements and strategies to clinical staff team members.
- Directs and provides effective communication to ensure that the clinical team understands and plans for all necessary clinical activities in order to successfully establish clinical study objectives and support required regulatory submissions.
- Oversees the development of core clinical documents, including the clinical study protocol, case report forms (CRFs), informed consent forms, clinical study agreements, and all other documentation necessary for study initiation.
- Oversees clinical staff to ensure appropriate identification and qualification of investigational sites for clinical trials.
- Oversees clinical staff to ensure appropriate preparation and submission of required documentation to Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) for approval. Ensures maintenance of approval throughout the duration of the study and ensures compliance to IRB reporting requirements and with national and international regulations.
- Helps to ensure appropriate training is provided to clinical investigators and staff regarding data collection and reporting requirements, as necessary.
- Ensures clinical studies are conducted in compliance with the respective investigational plan and all applicable regulations, IRB requirements, and Company policies and procedures.
- Oversees data management, including development and implementation of electronic data capture (EDC) systems to ensure the proper recording, collection, verification, validation, processing, analysis and storage of information collected in a clinical study.
- Oversees operations to ensure all necessary documentation, including contract agreements are executed, signed and archived.
- Provides status reports in compliance with federal reporting requirements to regulatory agencies, IRBs, Investigators, senior management, and client representatives.
- Oversees development and/or updating of clinical-specific procedures to ensure continued compliance with changing domestic and international regulatory requirements and to align with corporate policies/procedures.
- Supports Regulatory Affairs with regulatory filings/registrations when necessary, such as but not limited to development of annual progress reports (APRs), development of clinical study reports (CSRs) for 510(k)s/De Novos/PMAs, clinical expertise related to FDA submission questions, literature reviews to strengthen substantial equivalence positions.
- Travel requirement: 10-25%
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of 5 years of directly related work experience or equivalent in clinical research, including work on medical device significant risk IDE trials (preferred) and/or non-significant risk abbreviated IDE trials.
- BS or BA in a relevant scientific discipline BS or BA degree preferred, science or related field also preferred.
- Must be able to work independently and as a member of a cross-functional team, to multi-task and do what it takes to meet high expectations and tight deadlines. May work on highly visible projects in high-pressure situations.
- Must have working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), FDA regulations and IRB requirements.
- Must have strong project management competencies and ability to work with high quality, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Must have a strong level of professionalism, including verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization, cross-functionally, and with clients/partners.
- Must have proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint; as well as experience with electronic data capture (EDC) and electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) systems.
- Experience interfacing successfully with physicians/clinical staff and familiarity with hospital/clinical environments.
- Familiarity with medical and anatomical terminology.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Bonus Program
- 22.5 Days of Paid Time-Off (PTO)(Increases Based on Years of Service)
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
The above description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.