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Location: Dunfermline
Status: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Purpose/Summary

We are currently looking for a Clinical Trial Manager on a fixed term contract for 12 months within our Clinical Department. Working with our growing Clinical Team you will be responsible for providing clinical trial management in the initiation, design, conduct and reporting of strategic clinical trials involving Optos medical devices. The Clinical Trial Manager will be responsible for providing ownership and leadership of company sponsored and investigator sponsored clinical studies to ensure high quality delivery on time to budget.

Day to day you will be responsible for supporting clinical trials in accordance with ICH GCP, applicable regulations and corporate SOP’s. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards regarding medical device clinical affairs and industry’s involvement.

This is a multi-disciplined role and requires someone with a passion for excellence, motivation to excel and demonstrate an ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously; and have excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of what is required to stay focused on the priorities at hand and have a high sense of urgency and decisiveness for actions and results.

In particular you will have:

BA/BSc in related field required or equivalent education gained through allied work experiences.
5 years clinical trials, medical device and/or ophthalmology experience.
Familiarity with the medical devices sector and have experience of managing Pre and Post-marketing clinical trials would be an advantage.
Trained in ICH/GCP and (inter-) national guidelines and requirements.
Expertise in negotiating work agreements with a range of diverse partners who will be collaborating to support clinical trials activities such as other trial centres and associated staff, drug sponsor companies, academic groups and third-party vendors/CRO’s.
Trial Master File and SOP maintenance experience required.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex clinical projects and get “buy in” from key players at study sites.
Convey high ethical and performance standards.
Enjoys fast paced and dynamic multinational environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
An ability to work within tight deadlines and manage time effectively.
Strong team player with flexible attitude to work priorities.
Good computer skills (MS Office applications).
Willing to travel in the UK, EU & Internationally (the role is office based with travel estimated at 40%).

In return we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with 34 days Annual Holiday, Pension, Private Healthcare, Death in Service insurance. We also have Web-based discounts which are available to all employees.

If you feel you meet the criteria and have the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your CV and a cover letter stating your current salary/salary expectations to UKRecruiting@optos.com