Clinical Field Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide clinical education at research sites.

• Train and assist physicians, research personnel, and hospital staff during surgical study procedures across the United States.

• Organize activities to support recruitment efforts at study locations.

• Act as the primary clinical authority on-site.

• Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practice, local regulations, company standards, and clinical study protocols.

• Protect data integrity and ensure patient safety.

• Offer clear study-protocol instructions to surgeons, research staff, and hospital personnel.

• Anticipate, prevent, and intervene in protocol deviations within the operating room as necessary.

• Aid recruitment through visits outside of surgeries and clarify patient-eligibility inquiries.

• Provide clinical assistance to study sites.

• Manage multiple studies and protocols, including a minimum of 3 post-market studies with at least 7 sites each, adjusting priorities based on business and strategic needs.

• Review and finalize surgical checklists.

• Collaborate in the development and updating of study surgical forms and educational programs.

• Train site personnel, identify study-related challenges, and escalate issues as required.

• Ensure that study cases align with clinical protocols.

• Identify, address, and/or escalate study-related risks, issues, mitigations, and opportunities for improvement.

• Engage with Key Opinion Leaders in the fields of medicine or research.

• Keep abreast of scientific research and clinical data pertinent to Kuros Biosciences.

• Organize, manage, and facilitate clinical workshops at study sites for Principal Investigators and research teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a life sciences discipline (preferably science-related).

• At least 2 years of experience in the medical device sector.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in educating surgeons, research personnel, and hospital staff in clinical settings and during surgical procedures in the operating room.

• Prior experience in orthopedic and neurosurgical (spine) surgery environments, operating rooms, or orthopedics and spinal neurosurgery clinics is highly preferred.

• Experience in clinical research supporting medical device clinical trials.

• Adherence to the highest ethical standards regarding protected medical information and clinical research.

• Familiarity with Good Clinical Research Practice, ICH, ISO, FDA, and the MedTech EU Code of Practice.

• Outstanding presentation and education skills, demonstrated ability to train and influence physicians and medical staff.

• Willingness to work outside of standard business hours to accommodate surgical schedules and study requirements.

• Networking abilities and confidence in interacting with senior experts and orthopedic and neurological surgeons.

• Teamwork skills with the capability to work effectively across functions.

• Willingness to travel in accordance with the company travel policy, including weekly travel as required, and up to 70% travel.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing timelines and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Capacity to remain in the operating room for extended durations.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more, depending on the role.

• Some positions may require operating a motor vehicle for extended periods and maintaining a valid driver's license.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

• Remote work opportunity.

• Travel conducted in accordance with the company's travel policy.