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Project Manager Clinical Operations (f/m/x), Jena
Client: ZEISS Group
Location: Jena, Germany
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 641ee977647c
Job Views: 1
Posted: 11.05.2025
Expiry Date: 25.06.2025
Job Description:
Your Role
- Development of study protocols in coordination with the Clinical Affairs Manager as well as with Clinical Partners
- Define test methods according to state of the art or relevant guidelines and ensure availability of required devices
- Select and coordinate with national and international study sites and service providers; establish long-term clinical partnerships with international study sites
- Draft contracts with clinical partners in coordination with the legal department, including negotiation of investigator fees
- Prepare and submit applications for approval of clinical studies to authorities and ethics committees
- Organize and execute clinical studies, coordinating all involved parties to plan and meet timelines, milestones, and budgets; report on project progress; prepare presentations on project/study results
- Identify and assess risks and challenges; derive preventive and corrective measures; monitor their success
- Ensure completeness and quality of essential study documents and proper archiving
- Manage statistical analysis plans, conduct statistical analyses, evaluate clinical results, and prepare study reports; contribute to/review scientific publications; develop and define standard treatment recommendations and indication statements in collaboration with the CA manager
- Review and evaluate new regulations, guidelines, and standards for clinical studies; derive measures and update process descriptions accordingly
Your Profile
- Minimum four-year college/university degree in optometry, medicine, medical technology, or natural sciences; work experience in related fields
- Long-term experience in clinical affairs/clinical research project management in the medical device/pharma industry or with CROs
- In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements for clinical studies and evaluations for medical devices (ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, MDR, MPDG, MDCG, MEDDEV, IMDRF guidelines) with proven success in planning and conducting clinical studies
- Good knowledge of biostatistics, data management, and regulatory requirements for CE, FDA, NMPA, Health Canada, etc.
- Demonstrated project management skills with external service providers/vendors, e.g., CROs
- Strong analytical skills, creativity, and intuition
- Commitment, creative drive, and strong communication and organizational skills in an international environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English