Project Manager Clinical Operations (f / m / x)

Your Role

Development of study protocols in coordination with the Clinical Affairs Manager as well as with Clinical Partners

Define test methods according to state of the art or relevant guidelines and ensure availability of required devices

Selecting and coordinating with national and international study sites and service providers; establishing long-term clinical partnerships with international study sites

Drafting contracts with clinical partners in coordination with the legal department including negotiation of investigator fees

Preparation and submission of applications for approval of clinical studies to authorities and ethics committees.

Organization and execution of clinical studies with coordination of all parties involved for planning and meeting timelines, milestones and budgets, reporting on project progress, preparing presentations to management on project / study results

Identify and assess risks and challenges and derive appropriate preventive and corrective measures. Monitor success of measures used

Responsibility for completeness and quality of essential study documents and appropriate archiving thereof

Manage statistical analysis plan, statistical analysis and evaluation of clinical results analysed and preparation of study reports. Contribute to / review scientific publications, develop and define standard treatment recommendations and indication statements in collaboration with the CA manager.

Review and evaluate new regulations, guidelines, standards for clinical studies; derive measures and adapt existing clinical affairs process descriptions

Your Profile

Minimum four-year college / university degree in optometry / optometry, medicine, medical technology or natural sciences Work experience

Long term experience in clinical affairs / clinical research project management in the medical device / pharma industry or with contract research organizations

In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements for clinical studies and clinical evaluations for medical devices (ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MPDG, MDCG, MEDDEV, IMDRF guidelines) and experience in planning and conducting clinical studies with proven success. Other knowledge

Good knowledge of biostatistics, data management and regulatory requirements for CE, FDA, NMPA, Health Canada, etc. and clinical evaluations

Demonstrated qualities in project management with external service providers / vendors, e.g., contract research organizations

Strong analytical skills coupled with creativity and intuition

Commitment and creative drive as well as strong communication and organizational skills in an international environment

Very good oral and written communication in and English

Willingness to travel worldwide

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team :

Celine Karbach