Clinical Research Associate

Job Title: Clinical Research Associate Location: Bishopstown, Cork Benefits: Competitive Salary, Bonus, Pension, Healthcare + Excellent opportunity to develop your experience and career in an exciting company. Company:My client have recently been acquired and have developed a breakthrough single-use medical device, that addresses pain points of the current treatment of the surgical tympanostomy, a procedure that drains out the excess fluid built up in the ear. Overview: In this role you will be involved in designing, planning, implementing, and managing the overall conduct, or particular elements, of clinical research projects. The goal of the CRA is to ensure compliance with the protocol and overall clinical objectives as well as applicable SOPS and regulations. The ideal candidate will:Be passionate about managing clinical studies for state-of-the art implantable medical devicesBe energized by working for a world-class manufacturer and collaborating on cross-functional teamsRecognise the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationshipsResponsibilities:Assisting the activities of interdisciplinary AventaMed team members in the planning, executing and closing of both pre-market and post-market clinical studies.Developing and approving study-specific documents, tools, presentations and processesPrepare ethics submissions and study specific documents such as protocols, patient information leaflets, informed consent forms and case report forms,Maintain Trial Master Files and Investigator Site Files for multiple studiesPreparing and presenting at Investigator meetingsParticipating in the site qualification, study initiation and study closure processAssisting with the management of medical device tracking and accountabilityCreating and maintain study databases, including data entry, routinely reviewing data/CRFs to ensure data integrity, accuracy and protocol complianceTracking and reporting progress of studies to applicable internal stakeholders including: patient screening, enrolment, data collection, adverse event documentation and reportingDeveloping study reports and providing clinical reports for regulatory submissionsPerform monitoring and site visits including preparation of site visit, data query, adverse event and study deviation reportsActing as a company liaison to work with clinical sites, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Site Management Organisations (SMOs) and other vendors/consultantsMaintaining familiarity with all applicable regulatory requirements and relevant clinical literatureMaintaining compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14155, ICH GCP, EU MDR, US 21CFR820, Declaration of Helsinki, Data Protection Act and any other clinical study/trial regulations.Carry out other clinical related duties as required.Carrying out activities related to QMS documentation control as required.Education Bachelor’s degree in Science or related disciplines with a minimum of 4 years of experience in the medical device industry.Experience in pre-market and post-market clinical studies of medical devices essentialClinical certifications desirableThorough understanding and knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14155, ICH GCP, US 21CFR820 and EU MDR.Proven track record with the ability to successfully manage projects to deadlinesStrong ability to manage critical projects as part of an interdisciplinary teamExcellent problem solving and communication skillsMust be self-motivated, highly organised and detail orientedExcellent oral and written communication skillsMust be able to work as part of a cross functional teamThrives to work in a fast-paced / entrepreneurial environment Does this sound like your next career move? To apply, forward your application to the link provided or contact me on 087 0608656 OR colin.clare@lifescience.ie