Surgical Device Partner

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The Position

This field-based role spans Spain, serving as the primary point of contact for technical information regarding the Portable Delivery System (PDS) in ophthalmic surgery. This includes operating rooms and ophthalmology clinics. As a crucial member of a high-performing technical team, the SDP is responsible for comprehensive training, certification, and technical product support for investigators and clinical staff. The aim is to ensure optimal patient outcomes. By collaborating with study sites and the global cross-functional team, the SDP contributes valuable technical insights to ophthalmic surgery device development programs.

Your Key Responsibilities

Act as the main channel for ophthalmic surgical technical information to and from the clinical environment (operating room, ophthalmology clinic), both within and outside clinical trials.

Independently manage the preparation and execution of necessary training for all surgical procedures involving ophthalmic medical devices/the Port Delivery Platform for surgeons, ophthalmologists, and other ophthalmic HCPs.

Provide ongoing remote and on-site support and training to surgical staff to ensure the proper use of the platform.

Attend ophthalmic medical product/PD-P surgical procedures (implantation, revision, explantation, refilling-exchange) in the operating room (as per local regulations and strategy) and in the clinic to instruct and support surgeons and clinical staff during live cases.

Deliver regulatory, safety, and risk minimization activities at the affiliate level, if required.

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with surgeons, therapeutic area experts, and other key healthcare professionals.

Collaborate with the Medical team to provide strategic scientific review of surgical materials and communications.

Collect and share insights from the field.

Collaborate within a cross-functional team, including other SDPs and iSquad members, both locally and globally.

Who You Are

Bachelor's Degree in Scientific areas, such as Pharmacy, Biology, etc., or having another Bachelor's Degree and demonstrated Medical Education.

Surgical and operating room experience.

Strongly preferred and recommended: Ophthalmic operating room experience.

Strongly preferred: Experience with Class III Medical Devices.

Both in English and Spanish fluent level.

Preferible to be located in Barcelona.

Demonstrated excellent training and teaching abilities, characterized by strong self-confidence, efficiency, and clarity when interacting with diverse trainee audiences.

Willingness to travel nationally approximately 70% of the time (around 3-4 days per week) and internationally (Europe) 1-3 times per year.

Proficiency in GCP, Adverse Event Reporting, and ICH guidelines.

Excellent communication, interviewing, presentation, and moderation skills, including clear and precise written and oral communication and a high level of professionalism in dealing with customers, doctors, nurses, and other medical staff.

Ability to build strong and trusting relationships with health care providers

Resilience, self-organization, independence, and a sense of responsibility for patient well-being.

Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.

Highly motivated and flexible team player with a focus on the success of colleagues.

Ability to adapt positively to change and demonstrate entrepreneurial and solution-oriented thinking.

Maintain all required certifications and hospital vendor credentials relevant to the program.

 

 

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