Senior Clinical Specialist – Medical Device (Cardiovascular)
Travel : 60–80% (domestic and international)
Languages : Fluent in English and local country language
Our client is a pioneering company in cardiovascular medical technology. They are seeking a Senior Clinical Specialist to support ongoing clinical studies and the broader implementation of their innovative therapeutic device. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in cardiac catheterization labs, clinical research, or medical device field support who are passionate about advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Education
- Collaborate with site Principal Investigators to train staff on the safe and effective use of our client’s technology, ensuring sites become fully operational.
- Identify training gaps and provide remedial education to uphold safety and protocol compliance.
- Deliver ongoing educational support tailored to each center, addressing staff turnover and new hires.
- Present updates on cardiovascular science, clinical trial progress, and related congress activities.
- Represent our client at relevant local and regional meetings.
- Oversee training and onboarding for new centres as part of future expansion and center-of-excellence development.
Proctoring & Clinical Case Support
- Provide on-site proctoring during initial clinical cases to ensure proper device usage in accordance with clinical investigational plans.
- Evaluate when sites are ready for independent operation based on training completion.
- Monitor procedural adherence and collect data on protocol deviations.
- Guide clinical teams in setting up workflows that ensure consistent data and imaging quality, coordinating with CRAs and Core Labs as needed.
- Maintain thorough proctoring documentation and provide continued clinical support where required.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Support internal and external audits and inspections at study sites.
- Ensure complete and accurate record-keeping aligned with regulatory standards.
- Adhere to local and international regulatory frameworks throughout clinical trial execution.
- Maintain ongoing relationships with site PIs and clinical teams beyond procedural support.
- Identify and nurture key opinion leaders (KOLs), both within and outside current trial sites, in preparation for broader commercial adoption.
- Develop and expand a network of clinical advocates through education and strategic engagement.
- Leverage cross-functional collaboration with internal teams including R&D, leadership, and clinical operations.
- Identify high-potential centres for early technology adoption and future designation as centres of excellence.
- Engage with national societies and KOLs to inform strategic market entry.
- Serve as the voice of the customer , ensuring patient and clinician needs remain central to internal decision-making.
Professional Development
- Commit to continuous learning through scientific journals, congresses, and professional education.
- Stay informed on industry developments, including competitive technologies.
- Build a strong understanding of regional healthcare systems and market dynamics relevant to our client’s technology.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or related healthcare field (Master’s preferred).
- Clinical experience in cardiac catheterization labs or as a Field Clinical Specialist in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven background in proctoring, training, and education.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, independent, and collaborative environment.
- Willingness to travel extensively (up to 80%) within the region and internationally.