Clinical Research Manager

solique ag; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Medartis, a leading orthopedic medical device company headquartered in Basel, seeks a Clinical Research Lead for its Miami-based operations. The role focuses on developing clinical studies, managing sites, and ensuring regulatory compliance across global programs.

Relocation to Miami by January 2028 is required. The candidate should have a STEM degree (PhD desirable), strong English skills, and willingness to travel up to 20% for field activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field or equivalent professional experience.
• PhD and/or GCP certification desirable.
• Fluent in English, other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a portfolio of clinical research projects and sites to support regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain customer contacts for visits, trainings and advisory roles.

Skills

Clinical research

Regulatory affairs

Project management

GCP/ICH

Data analysis

Education

STEM degree

PhD desirable

Tools

EDC software

Job description

At Medartis, we combine innovative solutions with skilled professionals to be the provider of choice in orthopaedics. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, the Medartis Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and providers of medical devices for the surgical fixation of bone fractures in the upper and lower extremities, as well as the craniomaxillofacial region. The company employs around 1,400 people across its 13 locations and sells its products in over 50 countries worldwide.
*Please note: The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Miami, Florida, by January 2028.*

Your responsibilities

• Cultivate a portfolio of clinical research projects and a network of clinical research sites and investigators to support Medartis business and regulatory requirements
• Create new and maintain existing customer contacts to include visits, trainings and advice acting as the point of contact between internal and external partners
• Create new and maintain existing processes within the Medartis quality system ensuring that all processes comply with internal and external regulatory and legal requirements
• Select and support preclinical and clinical studies (including patient registries, retro- and prospective studies, case study reviews, pre-clinical modeling, possible PMA studies, etc.) by
• proactive engagement of study institutions and clinical researchers to participate in studies
• directing communication with the study director from the conception phase until publication of the final report,
• providing support with
• writing of study protocols contractual questions and follow up as required
• regulatory requirements (lRB, ethics committees, ICH-GCP, ISO 14155, SAE reporting)
• statistical analysis and scientific writing (written reviews for publication/ presentations)
• implementation of digital tools such as databases, EDC solutions, registries, (e)CRFs, etc. and training of study staff (nurses, PIs, etc.) on said tools
• supplying study hardware
• coordination with CROs
• preparation and maintenance of TMF and ISF
• support of study site(s) and study nurse(s); e.g., with questions relating to data entry
• visits and/or on-site monitoring of study sites
• timely communication with all relevant regulatory bodies/lRBs
• study follow up and data collection with
• Responsible for the complete development of study protocols that meet FDA clearance standards, maintain the continuum of support documentation to further validate the proper ‘Indications for Use’ via education and training on the future and existing Medartis product offerings
• Conscientious, careful, punctual, and reliable work approach
• Fast comprehension and ability to quickly familiarize oneself with new subject areas
• Can work independently and motivated in a small group of specialized experts
• Willingness to take initiative and act autonomously
• Demonstrates assertiveness and patience in daily work
• Relationship development in settings of the field, labs, conferences, or dinner meetings
• Conscientious, precise communication
• Degree in a STEM field at a university level or equivalent professional experience/training; PhD and GCP certificate desirable
• Familiar with logistical and regulatory issues in the field of clinical studies
• Familiarity with the field of orthopedic surgery or orthopedic medical device design preferred
• Knowledge of statistics is advantageous
• Proficient in office applications
• Familiarity with EDC software solutions is advantageous
• Scientific, structured, rigorous, and strategic work approach
• Willingness to travel (up to 20%)
• Fluent (spoken and written) in English, other languages are advantageous

What we offer

This is an integral, responsible and diversified role with a focus on quality and service provision in a rapidly growing, international company.

For further information please visit our Website www.medartis.com.