Field, Switzerland
16 days ago
Lead CRA


Key Responsibilities:

Organizing and supervising clinical study:Provide oversight of and insights into trial activities (e.g., trends in protocol compliance, enrollment, monitoring deviations, data quality) to principal investigators and support staff, and study sponsor management and leadership staff, including Institutional Review Boards/Ethics Committees/Research Ethics Committees, Clinical Operations (e.g. Contracts). Assist with resolving, identifying of problems including background and actions to prevent reoccurrences.Assist and conduct Clinical Monitoring activities as requiredServe as key contact to assigned clinical sites throughout the study process Is accountable for achieving and reporting on agreed clinical milestonesSupports study team in the interactions with Ethics Committees and Competent AuthoritiesParticipates actively to project team meetings, as requiredClose collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure proper project conductAssist in Providing site and Edwards personnel training including preparation/maintenance of study documents, completion of forms, understanding of examinations/assessments requiredReporting site enrollment progress including device accountability and protocol deviations (inclusion/exclusion criteria, sequential enrollment) 6. Collecting completed Case Report Forms (CRF) and collecting, confirming and auditing supporting documentation.Processing adverse eventsDocument procedural case observations for insights in investigating post procedural eventsData review, safety reporting and complaint handlingEnsure regulatory and clinical protocol compliance is maintained, , including but not limited to:maintaining appropriate regulatory documents both internal and externally,adverse events and protocol deviations are reported in a timely manner,Ensure device complaints and malfunctions are reported.Identifying and reporting adverse events and device-related complications in accordance with regulatory and internal requirementsDevelop new improved processes and perform implementationDevelop and deliver training on GCPs, protocols, database, compliance, device accountability, adverse event reporting, study investigation protocols, amendments, regulatory documentation requirements as well as training and proctoring new employees on trial and study related activities.Ensures Audit readiness for internal, external and site AuditsActs as a mentor to new or junior level employeesOther incidental duties as assigned by line management, leadership or by Clinical Trial Management


Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field , 5 years experience of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience required orAssociate's Degree or equivalent in a related field , 7 years experience of previous field monitoring experience, quality assurance/control and regulatory compliance requiredOther: Experience working in a medical device or regulated industry and experience with electronic data capture is necessaryOther: Clinician experience in intra-operative procedures acquired from Registered Nursing Degree curriculum (RN), or in positions such as Radiologic Technologist (RT), Operating Room Technician (ORT), or Cardiovascular Technician (RCIS) PreferredOther: Experience in interventional cardiology or cardiothoracic surgery preferredOther : Agile, dynamic, solution focused traits are preferred


Additional Skills:
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and ability to operate general office machinery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

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