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.