Senior Clinical Research Associate – Shockwave Medical

Role Overview

• Participate in the design and execution of global studies for regulatory submissions, reimbursement and product adoption, including clinical study documents (protocol, case report forms, etc.), study implementation and data management.
• Manage study preparation, activation, enrollment, submission, maintenance and closure activities.
• Participate in administrative activities associated with the clinical department including procedures, training of key personnel and preparation and maintenance of objectives and budgets.
• Interface with representatives from key functional groups to drive product development within core teams, and clinical wide or cross-departmental initiatives.
• Ensures appropriate oversight of clinical study by internal and external resources including, but not limited to monitoring staff, CROs and core laboratories.
• Manage key study investigators; foster and maintain strong relationships through direct interactions with medical advisors and clinical leaders.
• Negotiate contracts with hospitals, consultants, investigators, CROs, database management firms and outside suppliers.
• Supervise training of investigators, site staff and field clinical staff.
• Evaluates clinical and adverse event data during the conduct of the study and for completion of clinical study reports and other technical documents.
• Ensures quality by maintaining compliance, reviewing device complaints, reviewing audit reports and implementing corrective actions.
• Regularly communicates study status to senior management and represents organization to key customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field of study with a minimum of 5 years’ experience directly supporting clinical research
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA, ISO and other applicable regulations)
• Knowledge of FDA and international regulations and guidelines including, but not limited to, clinical strategy, GCPs, SOPs, submissions, product launch, labeling, advertising and promotion, product vigilance and medical device reporting
• ACRP or SOCRA clinical research certification preferred
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills including proficient knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Computer skills (MS Office products, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Finance and budgeting knowledge
• Good prioritization and organizational skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• High energy and results-oriented individual who is mature and successful in a business environment
• Proactive and “can do” attitude
• Works effectively on cross-functional teams
• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills with all levels of management and organizations
• Operates both as a team and independently, with adaptability to changing requirements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities

Tech Stack

• Google Cloud Platform

Benefits

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year