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Primary Function of Position:

The Senior Clinical Project Manager role requires a candidate with a multifaceted skillset focused on clinical trials strategy and execution, with a demonstrated ability to navigate a pharmaceutical product successfully through development to market in US/OUS regions. The Senior Clinical Project Manager will oversee clinical trials for fluorescence imaging agents developed by Intuitive Surgical under an Investigation New Drug (IND) application, while strategizing development plans for pharmaceutical products in OUS geographies (e.g., APAC regions). The ideal candidate must have international clinical operational experience and be well versed in working collaboratively with international Contract Research Organizations (CROs), consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure the success of clinical programs. Candidates should be familiarized with terminal clinical development planning encompassing pivotal clinical trials. Experience integrating clinical study reports, Study Data Tabulation Models, risk-benefit analyses, and other clinical work product into regulatory deliverables including drug applications in the US/OUS is required.

This position will liaise with internal teams including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Clinical Development Engineering, Document Controls, Global Access Value Economics (GAVE), Statistics, and Medical Officers. While the role focuses on clinical development of pharmaceutical fluorescence imaging agents, these drugs are visualized on Intuitive devices. The employee will both develop and ensure compliance with corporate (e.g., SOP’s) and regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP, US, and OUS guidelines).

Essential Job Duties

• This role reports to the Director of Clinical Affairs for Intuitive Fluorescence Imaging.
• Play a lead role in the development of the company’s clinical, operational, and scientific strategies for clinical studies for pre-market submission into US submissions.
• Management of US/OUS clinical programs, overseeing outsourced responsibilities to CROs and business partners.
• Oversee clinical components of NDA submission packages; responsible for final study reports, study data in FDA Data Standards, and ensuring a high state of compliance for any regulatory audits.
• Lead development and execution of clinical plans in support of clinical trials to conform to all regulatory requirements for US IND studies.
• Lead clinical development strategies in OUS geographies, primarily focused on APAC regions, with the capacity to establish new operational procedures that ensure compliant pharmaceutical development these regions.
• Identify OUS CROs and other development partners that can successfully execute clinical operations within these geographies.
• Work closely with regulatory affairs to create OUS drug application submission strategies supported by a combination of US/OUS clinical trial safety and efficacy datasets.
• Maintain the overall clinical Quality Management System framework, processes, and standard operating procedures for the Fluorescence Imaging IND programs.
• Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with various key functions within the organization
• Highly skilled at translating strategic, corporate, and technical content into clear evidence roadmap that effectively engages multiple functions.
• Drive the development and implementation of clinical research strategies to meet business goals and objectives. Responsible for setting up effective goals that are meaningful to the department and impactful to the organization.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Fluorescence Imaging clinical team.
• Ensure compliance with corporate (e.g., SOP’s) and regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and US and OUS guidelines)
• Provides solutions and efficiencies for departmental process improvements and standard operating procedures.
• Effectively distills complexity and provides clear and actionable direction and information.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience supporting development of execution strategies for Phase 3 studies and their incorporation into NDAs is required.
• Experience operating in OUS geographies, with a successful track record of clinical study execution in APAC regions.
• Possess knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and 21 CFR drug development regulations (e.g., Part 312, 314), ICH guidelines, and other pertinent FDA regulations; in addition, knowledge of CFDA regulatory guidelines is required.
• Strong understanding and background of clinical trials, study design and formal ICH/GCP knowledge and training.
• Proven track record of leadership by example.
• Excellent ability to interact with physicians and other professionals inside and outside the company.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative, strategic thinker with excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize and plan.
• Results-driven attitude & a resolve to win; must be self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with emphasis on leadership, relationship development and influence management.
• Superior verbal/written communication and presentation skills, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills to work across multiple constituents.
• Must be capable of meeting vendor credentialing requirements for working within a healthcare institution, inclusive of any vaccine requirements.
• In person work at the Sunnyvale HQ office, must be able to travel up to 30-40% to clinical trial sites.

Required Education and Training

• Advanced degree such as M.D, MS or PhD in scientific/bioengineering field with 8-12 years of experience in clinical affairs/research project management.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in medical robotics, surgical devices and operating room is preferred.

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.