Clinical Research Monitor

As a Clinical Research Associate, you will be responsible for monitoring clinical research conducted at investigational sites to ensure compliance with study protocols, applicable regulatory requirements, the policies of the ethics committee, and Medtronic procedures. You will work closely with Medtronic study management teams as well as site staff to resolve issues and ensure the smooth conduct of clinical studies. You would ideally be based in the Netherlands.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Monitor the progress of clinical trials at site or headquarters level, ensuring they are conducted, documented, and reported according to the protocol, SOPs, GCP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clinical investigators, CROs, affiliated hospitals, and research institutions to support the initiation and advancement of clinical studies.
• Review adverse event cases with investigators and monitor study timelines, budgets, and schedules.
• Prepare study documentation and issue status reports as needed.
• Assist with the design, development, and monitoring of clinical evaluation projects.
• Train investigators and site personnel, including both headquarters and field clinical research associates.
• Support the clinical development strategy, identify and recommend qualified investigators, initiate clinical trials, and help ensure patient recruitment and retention.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Clinical Research, Engineering, or Life Sciences combined with at least 2 years of experience as a Clinical researcher monitor in the Medical device industry.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working in a team, with the ability to identify priorities and manage deadlines across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with IT tools, applications, and Microsoft Office.
• One to four years of experience in clinical research, with knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, the healthcare industry, medical terminology, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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