Current Opportunities: TransMedics, Inc.

Current Opportunities

Department: Clinical Development

Job Title: Clinical Specialist

Location: Andover, MA

Reports to: Program Manager

TransMedics, Inc. is currently looking for Clinical Specialists to join our team and help revolutionize transplant medicine. The successful candidate will have a strong clinical background as a physician, ICU nurse or Transplant Coordinator and will provide expertise to clinical research and site implementation activities in the US and Europe. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced and dynamic medical device company. This position is based in Andover, MA (no relocation support provided) and requires significant travel.

Job Duties:

Participate in R&D activities for the development of the Organ Care System (OCS) as assigned by the Program Manage
Analyze pre-clinical data and prepare clinical reports to support Company applications to different licensing and regulatory agencies
Develop presentations and write abstracts
Participate in medical and scientific conferences and scientific meetings.
Following an intensive training program at our Andover, MA headquarters, provide on site field support to one or more clinical sites
- Travel in the US and internationally approximately 60-75% of the time (including weekends and holidays) in 2-3 week increments with 24x7 on-cal
- Provide field support for the implementation and on-going use of the Organ Care System (OCS) in US and International clinical centers (both commercial and clinical trail sites)
- Implement and provide guidance to clinical users on TransMedics’ protocol for organ retrievals, transport and assessment using the OCS at the supported sites
- Trouble shoot the OCS through out the process of organ retrieval, transport and assessment prior to transplantation
- Communicate regularly with Program Manager regarding OCS utilization activities, device related issues and user feedback
- Ensure timely and accurate transfer of the collected OCS data after each OCS use and actively present the case in the case review meeting
- Provide TransMedics with follow-up on patient status post transplant
- Train and supervise other researchers, clinical staff and others as needed on the OCS use model
- Act as the liaison between TransMedics and the clinical staff at the supported staff
- Manage and maintain OCS inventory of hardware and disposables at sites
- Perform on-site device routine testing and provide status reports
Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as required.

Reports to: Program Manager

Job Duties:

Participate in R&D activities for the development of the Organ Care System (OCS) as assigned by the Program Manage
Analyze pre-clinical data and prepare clinical reports to support Company applications to different licensing and regulatory agencies
Develop presentations and write abstracts
Participate in medical and scientific conferences and scientific meetings.
Following an intensive training program at our Andover, MA headquarters, provide on site field support to one or more clinical sites
- Travel in the US and internationally approximately 60-75% of the time (including weekends and holidays) in 2-3 week increments with 24x7 on-cal
- Provide field support for the implementation and on-going use of the Organ Care System (OCS) in US and International clinical centers (both commercial and clinical trail sites)
- Implement and provide guidance to clinical users on TransMedics’ protocol for organ retrievals, transport and assessment using the OCS at the supported sites
- Trouble shoot the OCS through out the process of organ retrieval, transport and assessment prior to transplantation
- Communicate regularly with Program Manager regarding OCS utilization activities, device related issues and user feedback
- Ensure timely and accurate transfer of the collected OCS data after each OCS use and actively present the case in the case review meeting
- Provide TransMedics with follow-up on patient status post transplant
- Train and supervise other researchers, clinical staff and others as needed on the OCS use model
- Act as the liaison between TransMedics and the clinical staff at the supported staff
- Manage and maintain OCS inventory of hardware and disposables at sites
- Perform on-site device routine testing and provide status reports
Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as required.

Qualifications:

BS Nursing and experience as cardiac ICU nurse with working knowledge in the following areas:
- Coordination of care for patients with various medical and cardiac diagnoses.
- Management of patients on ventilator support and telemetry.
- Charge nurse duties as assigned.

MD/PhD in CV surgery plus minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a practicing Cardio-Vascular (CV) Surgeon. Working knowledge in the following areas:
- Clinical practice with 2 years experience in CV surgery
- Management of Clinical research projects and associated publications
- Data management skills

BS Biology/Sciences plus a minimum of two years of experience as Transplant Coordinator with a strong track record in the following areas:

Application and expertise of sterile technique
Maintenance and management of confidential donor information and appropriate paperwork from beginning to end of case
Independent surgical removal of tissue for purpose of transplant research or education
First-assist to Transplant Surgeons on recovery of organs for transplant
Perfusion of all organs for transplant

Experience:

Experience in cardiac thoracic device industry (VAD or ICD) or robotics strongly preferred
Must be detail oriented and highly organized
Must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
High level of energy and enthusiasm with strong customer facing skills

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