Clinical Research Leader, Neurovascular

Role Overview

• Serves as a Clinical Research Leader within the Clinical R&D Department to execute and manage company sponsored clinical trials, ensuring compliance with timelines and study milestones, for J&J MedTech Neurovascular
• Oversees/executes feasibility, selection, set up, conduct and closure of a clinical trial within the allocated countries, in accordance with the ICH-GCP, applicable legislation and Company Standard Operating Procedures
• May serve as the primary contact for clinical trial sites (e.g. site management)
• Develops clinical trial documents (e.g. study protocol, informed consents, CRF, monitoring plan, study manual, investigator brochure, annual reports)
• Ensures applicable trial registration (e.g. on www.clinicaltrials.gov ) from study initiation through posting of results and support publications as needed
• Manages/oversees ordering, tracking, and accountability of investigational devices and trial materials
• Interfaces and collaborates with site personnel, IRBs/ECs, contractors/vendors, and company personnel
• Interfaces, collaborates and oversees Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
• Oversees and supports the development and execution of Investigator agreements and trial payments
• Is responsible for clinical data review to prepare data for statistical analyses and publications
• May perform monitoring activities including site qualification visits, site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits or close out visits based on study need
• May contribute to the development and delivery of appropriate global evidence generation strategies (EGS) and evidence dissemination strategies (EDS), with collaborative relationships with all relevant Clinical R&D partners and cross-functional partners (e.g. Global Strategic Marketing, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Health Economics and Market Access, R&D, etc), contributing to cross-functional alignment
• May provide on-site procedural protocol compliance and data collection support to the clinical trial sites
• Contributes to the critical assessment of the literature and to the interpretations and disseminations of all evidence generated
• Is responsible for delivery of assigned clinical projects, through effective partnership with the study core team leading to delivery of clinical project commitments (deliver on time, within budget and in compliance with regulations and SOPs)
• Supports planning, track and manage assigned project budgets to ensure adherence to business plans
• Supports clinical scientific discussions with regulatory agencies/ notified bodies to drive support of the clinical and regulatory strategy
• May serve as the clinical representative on a New Product Development team
• May assist with the development of Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Plans and PMCF Evaluation Reports (ER) within the defined timelines and review/update at planned intervals
• May assist with maintaining the overview to assure (study) commitments are timely and properly met by coordination of specific documentation and contribution to cross-functional review of associated documents where relevant
• May conduct review of promotional materials to ensure fair-balance, accuracy in clinical claims and messaging
• Manages and/or mentors resources assigned to designated clinical studies to provide quality deliverables while maintaining optimal efficiency
• Function as a reliable, trusted resource of accurate, up-to-date project knowledge as requested by key stakeholders
• Is responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures
• Should develop a strong understanding of the pipeline, product portfolio and business needs
• Generally manages work with limited supervision, dependent on project complexity

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Life Science, Physical Science, Nursing, or Biological Science required
• BS with at least 6 years, MS with at least 5 years, PhD with at least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Previous experience in clinical research or equivalent is required
• Experience working well with cross-functional teams is required
• Relevant industry certifications preferred (i.e., CCRA, CCRC, CCRP, RAC, CDE, GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MEDDEV,…)
• Clinical/medical background is a plus
• Medical device experience is highly preferred.

Tech Stack

• Google Cloud Platform

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time
• 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time
• up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year