Senior Staff Clinical Evaluation Specialist (Remote) at Stryker

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Master of Science degree in a health/science-related field required
  • Doctorate degree in health/science-related field preferred
  • 6+ years of industry experience in clinical, quality, or regulatory affairs (risk management, design quality, post-market safety, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Act as the dedicated clinical evaluation project manager, driving the establishment of a coherent clinical evidence strategy throughout the new product development cycle
  • Foster alignment with adjacent processes (e.g., marketing strategy and claims, regulatory strategy, clinical research strategy, preclinical testing strategy)
  • Write/revise documents for regulatory submissions, pre-subs, annual reports, clinical evaluations, post-market clinical follow-up, summary of safety and clinical performance, post-market surveillance, and clinical studies to validate device safety and performance
  • Identify, appraise, and analyze relevant clinical, post-market surveillance, marketing, and preclinical testing data to create comprehensive scientific reviews, which may include in-depth quantitative analyses, qualitative analyses, and risk management cross-checks
  • Synthesize information in clinical documents in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner
  • Maintain documentation throughout the product lifecycle
  • Design compliant and sustainable literature search strategies, perform systematic reviews to capture and summarize published clinical data
  • Form and justify conclusions regarding the overall benefit-risk profile of medical devices, in collaboration with a medical expert and other stakeholders, based on up-to-date US, European, and other regulatory requirements
  • Communicate and negotiate with regulators on clinical evidence requirements to ensure the successful acceptance of regulatory submissions
  • Analyze current medical and scientific trends in the clinical state of the art on a broad variety of specialized indications and techniques
  • Lead evidence communication in partnership with stakeholders (e.g., Marketing, Clinical Research, Reimbursement & Market Access) to ensure alignment with business priorities
  • Translate complex scientific and technical information into accessible content for various audiences, including regulatory bodies and customers
  • Create publication plans supporting key products
  • Prepare documents like manuscripts, conference presentations/posters, white papers, and customer-facing promotional materials
  • Assist customers with manuscript/presentation preparation
  • Support clinical research activities by identifying gaps in knowledge and developing strategies for pre-clinical and clinical data collection
  • Support new product development projects by helping cross-functional teams develop intended use and indication for use statements, risk files, and product claims
  • Support sustainment projects to ensure continued product availability
  • Help translate clinical data into new claims for existing products
  • Review marketing collateral for accuracy of clinical information, product performance, and safety claims
  • Proactively recognize potential scheduling and resource conflicts for projects and provide recommendations to resolve
  • Identify and implement new strategies to enhance team efficiency
  • Independently resolve document content issues and questions from external and internal reviewers
  • Coordinate and manage the cross-functional review process and ensure timely approvals from all reviewers
  • Foster open dialogue and actively challenge conclusions when needed to ensure what’s best for customers

Skills

Clinical Evaluation
Regulatory Submissions
Post-Market Surveillance
Literature Search
Systematic Reviews
Risk Management
Benefit-Risk Analysis
Medical Device Regulations
Clinical Research
Project Management

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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