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Are you a registered nurse looking for a career move into clinical research/trials ?

Avania are hiring for the key dual role of Field Clinical Specialist (FCS) and Clinical Research Associate (CRA).

This is a rare and highly sort after career opportunity for a registered Nurse to move into the exciting and innovative medical device sector.

Field Clinical Specialist element of the role will involve;

The role of the Field Clinical Specialist (FCS) is to provide clinical based support during clinical studies including but not limited to serving as a clinical/technical resource for Clients and clinical sites. This role requires excellent multi-level communication skills, an ability to communicate well and be sensitive to investigational participants, as well as establishing and maintaining a good relationship with study investigators and investigational sites. The position involves close and regular communication with Project Managers, other Clinical Research Associates, site staff and Clients in order to provide timely and accurate reporting of clinical events at sites.

The role requires the ability to achieve excellent technical knowledge in a number of clinical areas. The FCS will be responsible for acting as the Client representative in following prescribed Instructions for Use and supporting clinicians during implantation and product related procedures in operating rooms and interventional radiology suites. In a support capacity, this role supports Clients’ research and development in evaluating concepts for new products, and the improvement/modifications of existing system(s).

As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) you will:

• Be involved in the start-up and initiation of Clinical Investigations including site selection, ethics applications, site initiations and preparation and conduct of site monitoring, site management and close out activities.

• Act as main point of contact for the sponsor

• Train study sites on performing Clinical Investigations

• Identify problems and risks that interfere with project progress, implement strategies to resolve issues in cooperation of a Project Manager. Work on site-level to ensure timely resolution of issues found during visits.

• Organize and actively participate in sponsor, investigator and project meetings.

• Provide consistent reports and updates to all team members and management (in team meetings) by keeping the Project Manager informed and assist Project Manager in managing the project

Candidates who offer a combination of some of the skills, knowledge and experience listed are encouraged to apply to our FCS / CRA role. With our continued growth we are hiring talent to join us on our journey and grow with us.

We seek -

• Life sciences degree, scientific or nursing discipline and or training/experience in either operating theatres, recovery or intensive care

• Possible work experience in clinical research (as a clinical research associate/study coordinator) with a Nursing background/qualification

• Attention to detail

• Team player

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to train people

• Ability to travel domestically

• Proficient in the use of computer and software systems

Benefits of Joining Avania in the APAC region:

• Opportunity to be involved in novel cutting edge device clinical trials

• Ongoing development and regular training opportunities

• A diverse, experienced, supportive, and collaborative team

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (details shared during the interview process)

• Ability to forge your own career path in which you will never be treated as a number

• Team events and full team meetings

• Working in the APAC region but part of a global company that is growing

• Fast tracked promotion pathways for exceptional performance and employee engagement

• We combine scientific medical device leadership and global operational excellence with vast experience

At Avania our most important asset is our people. We offer an innovative work environment and supportive team culture that values honesty and respects its people. The device trials that we manage are often first in human trials involving novel cutting-edge technologies and our studies are diverse and interesting and can involve any system or region within the human body.

We offer a full range of clinical trial services in the Asia Pacific region as part of a Global Company, and we have offices in Melbourne and Sydney and offer flexible work options throughout Australia and New Zealand

When you need to advance your career, it takes Avania!

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