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Edwards Lifesciences Clinical Research Associate / Senior CRA, Medical Devices in All Regions, Germany
About the job
Overview
Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.
The Clinical Affairs team is looking for an experienced Clinical Research Associate or Senior CRA (depending on experience), to join our team in Germany.
This role will mainly be focused on sites in the northern and/or western parts of Germany
This role will be responsible for site monitoring activities to ensure the overall integrity of study implementation and adherence to study protocol at assigned clinical sites. This role will be to work on medical device trials in Cardiology.
Key Responsibilities:
Organizing and supervising clinical study:
Assist and conduct Clinical Monitoring activities
Serve as key contact to assigned clinical sites throughout the study process
Is accountable for achieving and reporting on agreed clinical milestones
Supports study team in the interactions with Ethics Committees and Competent Authorities
Participates actively to project team meetings, as required
Close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure proper project conduct
Assist in Providing site and Edwards personnel training including preparation/maintenance of study documents, completion of forms, understanding of examinations/assessments required
Reporting 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 events
Document procedural case observations for insights in investigating post procedural events
Data review, safety reporting and complaint handling
Identifying and reporting adverse events and device-related complications in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements
Develop new improved processes and perform implementation
Ensures Audit readiness for internal, external and site Audits
Other incidental duties as assigned by management
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in in related field , 3 years years experience of previous related medical device and/or clinical experience Required or
Associate's Degree or equivalent in in related field , 5 years years experience of previous field monitoring experience, quality assurance/control and regulatory compliance Required
Driving licence required
Additional Skills:
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and ability to operate general office machinery
Good written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Good 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
Cardiology and/or medical device study experience desirable.
Driving licence required.
This role will require regular travel within Germany (and some international travel).
What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Germany?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in Germany also offers the following benefits:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
Flexible working hours, remote working
Pension plan Risk
Insurance Meal Benefits
Service Awards Enhanced
Leave Benefits
Transportation Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive Wellness Programme including onsite gym, yoga classes and massage, preventive health checks, healthy lifestyle webinars, educational events, charity activities and much more.
Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide.
For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
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