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Vacature: CLINICAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Job Opportunity in the Advanced Bionics Clinical Research Department - Closing date for applications June 14th 2009

Clinical Research Scientist

• Designs and implements clinical studies consistent with Clinical Research plans to investigate particular features of a new technology, device, therapy, or indication
• Determines study objective, strategy, scope and schedule in order to support business needs
• Develops the supporting documents in consultation with investigators and the Clinical Research team as appropriate for the clinical project
• Designs and develops Case Report Forms and assures adequate database preparation
• Reviews clinical and technical information and assures data correction; prepares meeting materials for training meetings, investigator meetings
• Interfaces with, and assures training of investigators, clinic staff and Advanced Bionics field staff
• Develops a high level of professional scientific, technical and clinical expertise through familiarity with relevant literature, by attending scientific meetings, and by interacting with various experts or institutes
• Prepares abstracts for conference submissions
• Co-authors (or supports investigator authorship of) study results in the literature; presents at scientific meetings
• Assures the conduct of site monitoring visits and the timely receipt of accurate data and other study documents
• Evaluates clinical data, provides interim and final reports, convenes investigator meetings
• Assist in acquiring the necessary approvals needed before study starts, including insurance policy approvals, ethics approvals, clinic R&D approvals and government approval where necessary. 

• University level or equivalent in engineering, biological sciences or related medical/scientific field
• 2-4 years experience directly supporting clinical research or similar experience in a medical/scientific area
• Fluency in English and ideally in an additional European language
• Excellent communication and presentation skills: telephone / face-to-face / written
• Rigorous with the ability to organise, prioritize and work in a multi-task way
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Expertise with regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials
• Knowledge of clinical study design
• Familiarity with statistical techniques for data analysis
• Team player but able to work autonomously and to take initiatives
• Customer oriented and quality focused
• Energetic, dynamic and enthusiastic
• Ability to meet deadlines and to deal with periods of intense pressure and unexpected priorities
• Willingness to travel (up to 50% of time).