Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.
The Clinical Affairs team is looking for an experienced Clinical Research Associate or Senior CRA (depending on experience), to join our team in Germany.
This role will mainly be focused on sites in western and/or Southern regions of Germany. Suitable locations would include Munich, Frankfurt, Mainz, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Münster and surrounding areas.
This role will be responsible for site monitoring activities to ensure the overall integrity of study implementation and adherence to study protocol at assigned clinical sites. This role will be to work on medical device trials in Cardiology.
How you will make an impact:
Conducting Clinical Monitoring activities at sites across Germany
Serve as key contact to assigned clinical sites throughout the study process
Is accountable for achieving and reporting on agreed clinical milestones
Supports study team in the interactions with Ethics Committees and Competent Authorities
Participates actively to project team meetings, as required
Close collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure proper project conduct
Assist in Providing site and Edwards personnel training including preparation/maintenance of study documents, completion of forms, understanding of examinations/assessments required
Reporting site enrolment progress including device accountability and protocol deviations (inclusion/exclusion criteria, sequential enrolment) 6. Collecting completed Case Report Forms (CRF) and collecting, confirming and auditing supporting documentation.
Processing adverse events
Document procedural case observations for insights in investigating post procedural events
Data review, safety reporting and complaint handling
Identifying and reporting adverse events and device-related complications in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements
Develop new improved processes and perform implementation
Ensures Audit readiness for internal, external and site Audits
Other incidental duties as assigned by management
What you will need:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field, and/or proven record of strong relevant experience.
Previous related medical device and/or clinical experience required
Previous clinical trial site monitoring experience in Germany within a Medical Device or Pharmaceutical setting.
Experience of different types of monitoring visits and in different study stages.
Quality assurance and regulatory compliance in a clinical research setting
Driving licence required
Fluency in both German and English language is essential
What else we look for:
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite and ability to operate general office machinery
Good written and verbal communication skills, presentation, and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control
Cardiology and/or medical device study experience desirable.
Driving licence required.
This role will require regular travel within Germany (and some international travel).
What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in Germany?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in Germany also offers the following benefits:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits package
Flexible working hours, remote working
Pension plan Risk
Insurance Meal Benefits
Service Awards Enhanced
Leave Benefits
Transportation Benefits
Employee Stock Purchase Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive Wellness Programme including onsite gym, yoga classes and massage, preventive health checks, healthy lifestyle webinars, educational events, charity activities and much more.
Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.