Associate Specialist, Clinical Research

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. We generate extensive clinical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of our innovations and how our products transform patients’ lives. As part of our Clinical Affairs team, you’ll hone your scientific curiosity and passion for evaluating data to increase access to pioneering technologies for patients in need. In close partnership with principal investigators, dedicated medical professionals, patient advocacy groups, and regulatory authorities, you will drive the evidence needed to optimize patient outcomes.

Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey. 

How you will make an impact:

• Participating in study start-up activities (e.g., tracking site readiness, communication with clinical trial sites about planning and logistics of site qualification visit and site initiation visit).
• Conducting reviews of documentation needed for internal and competent authority (e.g., FDA, DEKRA, PMDA) audits to ensure all essential clinical Trial Master File (TMF) documents are compliant with Good Documentation Practices, Edwards internal SOPs, and US and OUS regulations.
• Investigating discrepancies and participating in the development of processes to minimize possibility of recurrence during study conduct and closeout.
• Assisting in identifying opportunities and proposing solutions to improve process efficiency within and across related functional areas.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 1 year of experience in clinical research (as a CRC or CRA) including quality assurance/control and regulatory compliance with experience in the healthcare industry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria.

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Clinical research certification (ACRP or SoCRA, clinical coordinator/ CRA certification)
• Experience with electronic data capture
• Good computer skills in usage of MS Office Suite and Clinical Systems such as CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System), eTMF (electronic Trial Master file)
• Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Good knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and international and domestic medical device regulatory guidelines relevant to clinical protocols
• Good understanding of regulatory submissions, reporting, and audits
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including immediate supervisor and other team members in the section or group
• Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $69,000 to $98,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.  

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.