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Clinical Research Associate
Performs and coordinates all aspects of the clinical monitoring process in accordance with GCPs and global SOPs to assess the safety and efficacy of investigational products and/or medical devices. Represents NeoVista, Inc. in the global medical research community and develops collaborative relationships with investigative sites and client company personnel. Required to travel 60-70% on average.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (i.e.: RN, MT, PA, RPh or RT)
- Minimum one year as a clinical monitor
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Effective clinical monitoring skills
- Experience with Electronic Data Capture a plus
- Experience with Ophthalmology a plus
- Demonstrated ability to attain and maintain a working knowledge of GCPs and applicable SOPs
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn and become proficient with appropriate software
- Demonstrated understanding of medical terminology
- Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with medical personnel
- Strong customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Proven flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently as needed
- Valid Driver's License and ability to qualify for and maintain a corporate credit card with sufficient credit line to allow for extensive business travel
Health Physicist
Primary responsibilities: This employee will assist the Corporate Radiation Safety Officer in implementing a comprehensive Radiation Safety Program compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
The HP will develop and/or revise procedures and tools for use within the Radiation Safety Office and will be responsible for satisfying deadlines for radiation license and registration renewals; mandatory reporting and for performing the required sealed source testing and inventory. The HP will collect, monitor, track radioactive components and will assist with their disposition. He or she will investigate and prepare dose estimates in cases where employee dosimeters are lost or record a dose above the threshold set by NeoVista. As needed, the HP will conduct and document radiation surveys and will provide radiation safety training or radiation-related information to employees or NeoVista customers. The HP will review and interpret radiation control regulations and will assist with preparation, revision, and implementation of official NeoVista procedures related to radiation safety.
Requirements:
Required qualifications and skills: B.S. in health physics or a closely-related field. 1+ years applicable experience in radiation protection. Excellent organizational and communicational skills. Strong computer skills, Microsoft Office and Project preferred. Ability to work independently. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work effectively and tactfully with all levels of employees, as well as directly with external medical facilities and healthcare personnel; effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle a variety of tasks, willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, and flexibility to change job assignments with efficiency.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
This position will lead efforts in the design and development of sterile, single-use, Class III medical devices and reusable tools in the field of ophthalmology, specifically in the area of design and integrity of commercial surgical devices and their packaging requirements. Previous experience bringing new products to market through the complete product development cycle is required. The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for developing, documenting, and validating complex new mechanical product designs, as well as improving existing designs to meet the needs of our customers. This individual will be expected to;
- Design complex designs, specifications and manufacturing processes involved in components and assemblies for surgical systems which meet the requirements of the Medical Device Directives (CE), ISO and FDA.
- Investigate clinical requirements and assess field reliability data to improve existing product designs as necessary.
- Work with external suppliers and vendors, manage projects to design, develop and manufacture components and systems.
- Lead and/or contribute to all phases of design reviews.
- Write study protocols, test functional engineering prototypes and prepare reports to document results per the document control requirements.
- Analyze and test product designs; manage the development and qualification of initial fixtures and processes to assemble components.
- Fabricate or coordinate the fabrication of functional mechanical prototypes.
- Develop product assembly instructions.
- Develop and perform component verification testing and product validation testing.
- Support production of final product by troubleshooting process and component problems.
- Provide cross functional support to Manufacturing, Marketing, Materials, Test Engineering, and Service to facilitate transfer of designs.
- Develop Design History Files and Technical studies per regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Risk Management techniques, FMEA and Hazard Analysis methods.
- Works independently to plan and schedule activities necessary to meet the project's objectives and timelines.
- Work with physicians to develop market/design requirements and appropriate performance measures.
- Collaborate with marketing, manufacturing and customers on design concepts for new products.
- Contribute significantly to the intellectual property portfolio.
Requirements:
- BSME required, MSME preferred with formal ISO training a plus.
- Minimum 8 years experience designing medical devices.
- Proficiency using CAD to design mechanisms and machinery; ProE and/or Solidworks preferred.
- Hands-on engineering with a proven ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience in high yield, reliable and commercial introduction of Class III medical devices.
- Understanding of materials fundamentals and processes in the fields of plastics and metals, including experience with metal fabrication processes, mechanical design, and knowledge of medical materials technology and characteristics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project.
- Comfortable with all phases of the formal product development lifecycle, including design, implementation, debug, verification, qualification, and transfer.
- Strength in design analysis.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Knowledgeable in the operation of machine shop equipment.
- Strong understanding of component selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability. Prior tooling/fixturing design experience and an understanding of machining and injection molding processes is desirable.
- Leadership, attention to detail, organization, and technical knowledge in a broad set of design disciplines.
- Ability to execute complex designs and handle several concurrent assignments in a team environment.
- Experience with radiation producing devices is preferred.
Global Project Manager
NeoVista, Inc. is a medical device start-up developing an intraocular epiretinal radiation device intended for the treatment of the wet form of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The device is currently being used in human feasibility studies outside the United States (U.S.) to treat neovascular AMD. NeoVista, Inc. has entered into a definitive clinical study to support filing for regulatory approval to market the product in the U.S.
Job Description:
Responsibilities encompass the overall management of international medical device projects including budgeting, timeline adherence, internal and external communications, and project deliverables. This position will interact with operations, marketing, and finance to ensure the successful relay of clinical trial data to further enhance the value of NeoVista medical devices.
- Provide leadership for study start-up, enrollment, and follow-up activities.
- Mentor, train junior team members.
- Develop study documents including case report forms, logs, and educational materials.
- Provide a central point of study communication for company, extended study team and senior management.
- Facilitate study progression by overseeing study activities, including internal and CRO activities.
- Ensure the study is tracking to study specific patient accrual milestones.
- Ensure timely data collection, entry and processing.
- Facilitate submissions of imaging to central reading centers.
Requirements:
BS in biological sciences or related field and/or 5-10+ years clinical development experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry setting required. Management experience including outsourcing to CROs, excellent organizational and planning skills and management of investigational sites is essential. Strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice required. Experience running global clinical trials preferred.
For employment consideration, please submit your résumé to jobs@neovistainc.com.