Clinical Study Manager

General Summary

The Clinical Study Manager provides leadership in the planning design and execution of clinical studies sponsored by Penumbra to assess safety and effectiveness of products. This position works with confidential subject and company data and interfaces with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Understands business environment and relates extensive knowledge of internal and external activities to trends. Interfaces with a variety of management levels on significant matters often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

•Develops/maintains project timeline inclusive of startup through completion (e.g. database build data snapshots for study reports abstracts manuscripts DSMB CEC meetings and regulatory submissions) *

•Drives development approval and distribution of study-related documents and study tools for investigational sites and review committees as directed by management. *

•Manages distribution collection and tracking of regulatory documentation to help ensure audit readiness at both the sites and Penumbra headquarters. *

•Negotiates study budgets with sites Core Labs and other vendors. *

•Attends site visits as necessary (e.g. site initiation monitoring and close out visits). *

•Contributes to process improvements that help foster continuous improvement.

•Helps update and maintain study trackers and dashboards.

•Participates in system user acceptance testing.

•Manages vendors such as Core Lab.*

•Organizes and manages Investigator Meetings.

•Works with data management to develop systems for and track project metrics.

•Drives development approval and distribution of study-related documents including Case Report Forms study manuals*

•Leads activities for internal and regulatory audits. *

•Monitor progress of studies identify study-related trends/issues and with the clinical team implements corrective actions when necessary. *

•Coordinates activities associated with study start-up and management. Provides solutions to challenges such as enrollment in the clinical study.

•Represents the Clinical Affairs Department on cross-functional meetings and projects as needed.

•Works with and communicates effectively with cross functional teams including Regulatory Affairs Marketing Legal Customer Service R&D Finance and Sales.

•Attends scientific conferences and interacts with key opinion leaders. Maintains proactive communication regarding all study related activities with study PIs.

•Assists management with regulatory submissions and other clinical study reports. *

•Supports the study team by answering protocol-specific questions (assist in resolution of patient eligibility questions and protocol deviations).

•Mentors and trains staff regarding protocols good clinical practice departmental processes etc.

•Assists team members in managing challenging investigators/staff.

•Assists in selection of vendors such as Core Labs.

•Travels as needed to meet project milestones.

•Leads moderately complex multidisciplinary (stats DM clinical) US and OUS clinical projects. *

•Evaluates analyzes and interprets data and presents in a clear well organized scientifically sound report. *

•Drafts Investigator Meeting content.

•Forecasts study timelines and budgets. *

•Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and

global quality system regulations standards and procedures. *

•Understand relevant security privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations standards and procedures that are applicable to the Company. *

•Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS regulations standards and procedures. *

•Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

*Indicates an essential function of the role

Position Qualifications

Minimum education and experience :

•Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field with 5+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional qualifications:

•5+ years of relevant clinical trial experience required (clinical/scientific research nursing or medical devices/pharmaceutical industry)

•Field experience preferred

•Must be familiar with laws regulations standards and guidance governing the conduct of clinical studies including knowledge of CFR and GCP/ICH requirements.

•Proficiency with Microsoft Office MS Project EDC Systems study management systems and vendor oversight.

•Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills with fluency in English and local language if different is required.

•Ability to solve problems creatively with keen attention to details; ability to work on teams on multiple projects simultaneously.

•Working knowledge of medical terminology required.

•High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

•Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously

Working Conditions

•General office environment

•Willingness and ability to work on site. May have business travel from 5% - 15%

•Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens

•Requires some lifting and moving of up to 10 pounds

•Must be able to move between buildings and floors.

•Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment such as a printer or copy machine for an extensive period of time each day.

•Must be able to read prepare emails and produce documents and spreadsheets.

•Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies as needed.

Annual Base Salary Range: $123000 - $170000

This is the pay range for a mid-cost labor market. If hired in another region there will be a difference in pay range . We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program when applicable. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications skill level competencies and work location.

What We Offer

•A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant and performance is rewarded.

•The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

•A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical dental vision life AD&D short and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with employer match an employee stock purchase plan paid parental leave eleven paid company holidays per year a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year which increases with tenure and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra Inc. headquartered in Alameda California is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs develops manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States most of Europe Canada and Australia and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity age disability military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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For additional information on Penumbra’s commitment to being an equal opportunity employer please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.