Specialist, Clinical Education THV (Minneapolis)
Type
Full time
Location
Job reference
Req-36485
Posted for
24 days ago
Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.
Aortic stenosis impacts millions of people globally, yet it often remains under-diagnosed and under-treated. Edwards’ groundbreaking work in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR) pioneered an innovative, life-changing solution for patients by offering heart valve replacement without the need for open heart surgery. Our Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) business unit continues to partner with cardiologists and clinical teams to transform patient care with devices supported by clinical evidence. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
You will make an impact by:
- Pre-Procedural, Intra-Procedural, Post-Procedural Case Support
- Represent the Clinical Affairs Research Team during clinical trial cases with investigating physicians, hospital staff and clinical research coordinators by providing on-site, real-time guidance during clinical trial implants, including contingency planning to address unforeseen occurrences in support of assigned clinical investigations
- Provide education on all aspects of the device, device handling, implantation and troubleshooting techniques related to equipment, tools and products required for device implants
- Document procedural case observations for insights in investigating post procedural events
- Education Support
- Develop and continuously improve training curriculum, training materials and training tools, based on clinical trial experience
- Educate and train physicians, hospital personnel and hospital staff on technical matters related to investigational products and procedures through conducting and/or coordinating one-on-one ad hoc training sessions and in-service structured education programs
- Throughout clinical investigations, provide physicians and medical staff with required follow-up support to ensure continuity of education and technical support related to all aspects of clinical research
- Assist in Clinical Monitoring activities
- Ensure device accountability by tracking the location of all clinical trial devices. Manage inventory to include par levels, expiration dates, and initiate shipments and returns of investigational products according to regulatory and company guidelines
- Collaborate with product development teams to provide feedback on device iterations and new device development
What you will need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years 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) or related medical device, clinical, or Certification in RDCS (Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer) within ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) OR equivalent experience
- Ability to travel up to 75%
What else we look for (Preferred):
- Experience in interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, hemodynamic monitoring technology
- Knowledge and understanding of cardiovascular science
- Moderate understanding of medical device regulatory requirements and documents, device accountability and adverse events reporting
Important Notices for Candidates
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