New · posted Nov 1
Envista · Medical Devices
KMO Clinical Research Manager
- Brea, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
The Clinical Research Manager is responsible for managing all US clinical usability studies for Restorative, Endodontics and Preventive, making sure that all studies follow regulatory standards for medical devices in addition and managing vendor relationships with finance and legal.
He/She serves as a core team member with marketing, R&D and clinical teams in new product development, and contributing to strategy, design inputs, and successful product launches. Actively contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities, evaluating concepts, and supporting end-to-end product development.
All clinical documentation for new products that need to comply with MDR regulations including but not limited to CER’s, IFU’s, uFMEA’s, PMS plans and SSCP’s will also be managed at this level.
Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to both Brea, CA and Pomona, CA, as the office location will be relocated from Brea to Pomona in the near future. This is not a hybrid or remote opportunity and requires onsite presence 4 days per week.
What you need
- Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene or, DMD, DDS, or MD degrees.
- 5+ years of relevant dental experience required (clinical or corporate).
- Experience supporting compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, MDSAP, EU MDR, and GMP.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSnice to have
- Possesses an active dental license in US or Europe preferred.
- Strong communication skills, detail-oriented and efficient in time management.
- Basic knowledge of medical device development processes.
- Ability to work in a diverse team, prioritizing and planning own workload
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) to prepare charts, tables, forms, reports, and presentations
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What you'll do
- Design, organize, and execute clinical studies for new and existing dental products in accordance with Good Clinical Practices and ISO 14155
- Develop and execute design validation protocols for new product development to ensure that the product meets user needs.
- Analyze the results and generate reports of design validations and clinical studies.
- Assist with essential clinical investigation document preparation for IRB approval.
- Participate in identification, evaluation, and selection of clinical study sites and investigators.
- Prepare, review and audit Informed Consent Forms and Case Report Forms of study subjects.
- Interface with clinicians/investigators and clinical research test sites
- Train personnel for clinical study execution
- Prepare, distribute, and reconcile devices for clinical evaluation.
- Serve as a core team member with marketing, R&D and clinical teams in new product development, and contributing to strategy, design inputs, and successful product launches.
- Actively contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities, evaluating concepts, and supporting end-to-end product development.
- Track, review and prepare study-specific information utilizing databases, spreadsheets, and other tools for reporting status updates to the team; maintain study-related databases.
- Design and execute Human Factor Usability studies.
- Create and update Risk Management Files (uFMEAs and Risk Tables according to ISO 14971)
- Support generation of Clinical Evaluation Reports and Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up protocols to assess safety and efficacy of medical devices in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Participate in the innovation funnel for new products and be part of the core team members for new product development.
- Write and update Instructions for use for dental products
- Collaborate with cross functional team members, providing input to the DHF for 510k submission and CE tech files.
Pay and benefits
$125,500 – $153,400 a year
Employer providedTarget Market Salary Range
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
For Field Sales roles, the salary range listed reflects base pay only and does not include incentive pay opportunities under the applicable sales compensation plan
$125,500 - $153,400
Annual performance bonus
Medical, dental and vision benefits
401K match
Where you'll work
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| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $125,500 | — | $153,400 |
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- Clinical trial conduct10
- Collaboration and leadership8
- Documentation and SOPs6
- GMP and compliance5
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Regulatory submissions3
- Validation and qualification2
- Quality systems and risk2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Data and digital systems1
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Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices
- ICHICH E6 good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the conduct of clinical trials
- European CommissionEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules and annexes
- European UnionEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Risk management for medical devices
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Open until filled. $126K–$153K a year, employer provided.