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Job title
Safety Trial Manager - Clinical
 
Company Boston Scientific
 
Wage between $0.00 - $0.00 Annually
 
Location United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
 
Employment type Full Time
 
Education Bachelor
 
Year Experience 3 - 4 Years of Practical Experience
 
Travel None
 
Published on 10/5/2011
 
Description
Clinical Safety is of top priority at Boston Scientific! It’s an exciting time to jointalented Global Safety Office.Global Clinical Safety is an integral function within Boston Scientific’s Clinical Sciences Organization. In this high visibility role, the ideal candidate will bring a passion for learning, a commitment to quality, and a focus on patient safety. In return, you’ll be rewarded with challenging experiences in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Summary:
The Safety Trial Manager provides regional and global leadership for the management of the safety monitoring process for pre- and post-market clinical trials. The STM plays a crucial role in assisting project teams in the design and execution of high quality clinical studies to ensure safety and effectiveness of BSC products. In collaboration with management, the STM works on complex problems where analysis of situations and data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. The person in this position has the opportunity to interface with other departments, senior Clinical management, medical directors, senior functional management, and act as BSC representative with CRO’s while leading internal team members.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the management of dynamic safety processes by tracking adverse events, monitoring timelines for event processing, reviewing safety data at regular intervals, and monitoring adjudication results by the Clinical Events Committee (CEC).
  • Assists in the management of the adjudication process and interactions with core labs
  • Assists in the development and management of safety trial budgets and resource planning.
  • Contributes to CRF and protocol design as well as database validation.
  • Works closely with Safety Trial Operations (STO) management to facilitate accurate and timely adverse event processing and reporting and with the Medical Research Associates (MRA) as they compose the narratives for individual adverse events.
  • Interfaces with project team members and investigators to ensure a timely and precise safety reporting process for the therapeutic program which they support.
  • Mentors and trains STO staff on safety processes.
  • Assists in the development and approval of global safety strategies in collaboration with Clinical Sciences management.
  • Provides input to protocols for projects before submission for approval.
  • Assesses instructions for use for investigational devices.
  • Attends investigator and coordinator meetings representing the Safety group.
  • Provides oversight of safety concerns and/or adverse events to ensure they are identified and appropriate responses to such concerns are developed and executed.
  • Provides advice on the reportability of adverse events and other clinical trial issues to regulatory agencies.
  • Participates in the dissemination of safety information to the clinical team members and extended core team members, as appropriate.
  • Provides clinical support in working with Food and Drug Administration, including 510(k) and Pre-Market Approval (PMA) submissions, responses to FDA questions, and preparation at FDA advisory panel.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining STO infrastructure such as the drafting and/or reviewing of SOPs, Guidelines and Work Instructions.
  • Assists in the development and review of corrective action plans as requested on internal/external audits and implements plans as required
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of and coaches others in the appropriate application of clinical research conduct, laws, regulations, and standards, and compliance with applicable BSC SOPs and policies.

    Qualifiications:

    Minimally, a Bachelor’s-level degree in science/health related field (e.g., Biology, Nursing, Biomedical or Veterinary Sciences)
    5+ years experience in clinical/scientific research, nursing, or medical devices/pharmaceutical clinical trials plus 1-3 years experience managing projects and working with clinical professionals is required.
    Experience working within a team, as well as participating in a cross-functional product development setting is also required.
    Previous experience with complex, global clinical trials is highly preferred.

    Working Conditions:
    General office environment, with the potential for up to 25% travel to research laboratory or hospital settings, meetings and other BSC facilities.
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    Experience/Skills
    Minimally, a Bachelor’s-level degree in science/health related field (e.g., Biology, Nursing, Biomedical or Veterinary Sciences)
    5+ years experience in clinical/scientific research, nursing, or medical devices/pharmaceutical clinical trials plus 1-3 years experience managing projects and working with clinical professionals is required.
     
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