Clinical Design Engineer

  • Posted: 11/05/2024
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States
  • Job Type: Permanent/Fixed Term
Responsibilities
The Clinical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and managing a research and development (R&D) medical device feasibility studies.  We are looking for somebody with the appropriate blend of technical, regulatory, and project management skills.
 
Technical Skills
  • Medical Device Design and Development: Understanding the principles of medical device design, including knowledge of materials, mechanics, and electronics.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FDA's Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and Early Feasibility Studies (EFS) guidelines.
  • Clinical Trial Design: Experience in designing clinical trials, including protocol development, statistical analysis, and data management.
  • Design Quality Assurance: Proven experience in managing new product development projects within a quality management framework
Project Management Skills
  • Project Planning and Execution: Ability to plan, execute, and manage projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with medical device development and clinical trials.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Team Leadership: Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, clinicians, and regulatory experts.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, clinical sites, and patients.
Additional Skills
  • Ethical and Regulatory Compliance: Strong understanding of ethical considerations and regulatory compliance in clinical research
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise during the study.
 
Travel: 
  • Hybrid (3 days a week onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
 
Qualifications
  •  A master’s or doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, medical physics, life sciences, or a related field is required.
  •  Certifications such as Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) would be beneficial.
  • Several years of experience in medical device development, clinical research, or a related field.
  • Direct experience developing clinical research studies, preferably with medical devices.
 
 
 
 

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