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Intuitive SurgicalPosted 1 month ago

Senior Clinical Study Manager

HybridSunnyvale, California, United States

Full TimeMid LevelEnterpriseMedical Device

Job Summary

Lead US and global first-human-use and pivotal pre-market clinical trials to drive regulatory approvals and strategic evidence initiatives. Design and develop clinical protocols, study documents, and IRB/EC submissions while managing site selection, start-up, enrollment, and follow-up. Oversee CROs and third parties, conduct site qualification and monitoring visits, and ensure regulatory and protocol compliance. Collaborate with investigators, KOLs, biostatisticians, and cross-functional teams to analyze data, develop clinical study reports, and support scientific publications. Mentor junior managers and guide CRAs/CTAs on monitoring needs. Manage site payments, negotiate contracts, and prepare manuscripts for scientific meetings.

Required Qualifications

  • extensive experience with planning, study start-up, and execution of clinical studies
  • experience previously managing premarket studies in the United States and/or experience with multi-national studies
  • experience scoping research topics to provide recommendations on clinical trial strategy
  • experience identifying, reviewing, interpreting and summarizing clinical literature
  • Previous experience managing and implementing pre-market medical device trials
  • Significant knowledge of clinical and/or outcomes research study design
  • Proven experience in protocol and ICF development, writing clinical section(s) for regulatory submission
  • Proven experience in conducting literature searches, reviews and appraisal of the scientific data
  • Excellent ability to interact with physicians and other professionals inside and outside the company
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice ICH/GCP, FDA regulations, and other applicable regulations
  • fundamental knowledge of clinical research and monitoring requirements
  • Experience negotiating clinical research contracts and budgets
  • Must be able to work effectively on cross-functional teams
  • Must be able to travel 25-40% or based on business requirements
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and/or manage different priorities
  • Proven communication, presentation and relational skills with high attention to detail and organization
  • Ability to learn quickly, tailor to shifting requirements, and self-educate on different surgical specialties
  • Ability to drive project team consisting of CRAs and CTAs
  • Exhibits solid work ethic to help meet tight timelines or multiple projects when necessary with a problem-solving mindset
  • Minimum advanced degree in a scientific/bioengineering field (M.S., Ph.D. or M.D.) with a minimum of 5 years of experience in industry sponsored clinical research
  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific/bioengineering field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in industry sponsored clinical research
  • minimum of 10 years of experience in industry sponsored clinical research with relevant training

Desired Qualifications

  • experience previously managing premarket studies in the United States and/or experience with multi-national studies
  • experience scoping research topics to provide recommendations on clinical trial strategy
  • experience identifying, reviewing, interpreting and summarizing clinical literature
  • Accustomed to working in a hospital environment, experience working with nurses and physicians preferred
  • Knowledge of statistics, statistical methods, and design of experiment is highly preferred

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