Role Description
We are looking for a Medical Writer / Clinical Specialist who will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to prepare clinical study deliverables and clinical documents supporting submissions to regulatory agencies for Software as Medical Devices, including AI-based products. This includes but is not limited to:
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Clinical study protocols and reports
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Investigator brochures
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Informed consent documents
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Risk/benefit analysis
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PMS/PMCF plan
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CEP/CER
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Literature review
Key Responsibilities:
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SOP and Process Development: collaborate in writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures to ensure organizational alignment with global regulatory standards.
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Technical Documentation: draft and refine Instructions for Use (IFU) and User Manuals to ensure complex AI-based software functionalities are accessible and clear for clinical end-users.
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Clinical Investigation deliverables: prepare critical clinical investigation documents, including Clinical Investigation Plans (CIP), Clinical Investigation Reports (CIR), and Informed Consent Forms (ICF).
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Clinical Evaluation deliverables: prepare Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEP) and Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER), including conducting systematic literature reviews to substantiate product safety and performance.
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Post-Market Lifecycle Management: collaborate in the preparation of Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) and Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) plans and reports, and Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR) to maintain regulatory compliance.
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Scientific Communication: Support the companyβs clinical evidence strategy by drafting high-quality scientific publications, white papers, and abstracts for international conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications
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University degree in Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, or similar.
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Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, thereof 2 to 3 years of experience in a medical device company.
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Good understanding of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (EU MDR), ISO 14155 standard requirements, ICH E6 (R3) Guideline for good clinical practice (GCP) and 21 CFR Part 812, as well as MEDDEV 2.7.1/rev4 and MDCG guidelines related to clinical evaluation and post-market surveillance.
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Previous experience with FDA clinical study design support (i.e FDA 510k and/or FDA Denovo pathway).
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Proven project management skills.
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Strong communicator with proven ability to manage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
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High level of interpersonal skills.
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Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy.
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Experience in the Ophthalmology field is a plus.
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Experience with AI in medicine is a plus.
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Fluency in English.
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Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and/or Google G-suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or Docs, Sheets, Slides).
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Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 4 events per year).
Benefits
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A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.
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A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.
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A culture of collaboration and inclusion, which is fundamental to our ethos.
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Occasional travel to our HQ in Switzerland, immersing you in our core operations and company culture.