Clinical Affairs Manager
Nordson Medical Surgical Solutions (Quest Medical) is seeking an experienced Clinical Affairs Manager to lead evidence generation for Quest's product portfolio, with primary focus on the Myocardial Protection System (MPS) used in cardiac surgery and perfusion workflows and Hemodialysis products (e.g., Lyka). This individual contributor will design and execute the clinical evidence strategy across prospective and retrospective studies, registries, and post-market activities to substantiate safety, performance, and clinical outcomes that support adoption, labeling, market access, and global regulatory requirements. The role will partner closely with R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Quality, and external Key Opinion Leaders.
The position requires a strong working knowledge of ISO 14155 and Good Clinical Practice for medical devices, U.S. IDE requirements under 21 CFR Part 812, and EU MDR clinical evidence expectations, including PMCF and CER deliverables, as well as compliance with the Sunshine Act.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Evidence Strategy and Planning
- Own the multi-year Clinical Evidence Plan for MPS and related portfolio, mapping priority claims to required data and study designs.
- Define hypotheses, endpoints, sample size assumptions, comparators, and statistical analysis approach in partnership with biostatistics.
- Build an integrated publication and congress strategy aligned to study milestones and launch timelines.
- Ensure the plan addresses pre-market and post-market needs, including PMCF and real-world evidence.
Study Design and Execution
Author or co-author protocols, informed consents, investigator brochures, monitoring plans, and statistically relevant sections.Lead site identification, feasibility, selection, startup, and training for cardiac surgery and perfusion centers.Oversee execution of prospective clinical investigations and retrospective chart reviews, ensuring adherence to protocol, ISO 14155, GCP, and applicable regulations.Manage vendors and CROs for monitoring, data management, imaging, and core lab services, track timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation actions.Post-Market Evidence, PMCF, and Clinical Evaluation
Plan and deliver PMCF activities such as registries, surveys, targeted studies, and literature surveillance to meet EU MDR expectations.Drive Clinical Evaluation deliverables by conducting systematic literature reviews, appraising clinical data, and contributing to the Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) in collaboration with Regulatory.Translate post-market findings into labeling updates, risk management inputs, and value dossiers.Compliance and Clinical Governance
Ensure studies comply with 21 CFR Part 812 for IDEs, human subject protections, safety reporting, and essential document controls.Partner with sites on IRB / EC submissions, adverse event adjudication, and audit readiness.Maintain inspection-ready Trial Master File and data integrity across EDC and source.Compliance and governance of the Sunshine Act for the organization.Stakeholder and KOL Engagement
Build productive relationships with cardiac surgeons, perfusionists, and clinical leaders; convene advisory boards and investigator meetings.Serve as clinical voice for new product development and claims substantiation; review scientific content in promotional materials for fair balance and accuracy.Dissemination and Medical Communications
Lead abstract, poster, podium, and manuscript development with investigators; ensure alignment to CONSORT or STROBE as appropriate.Prepare clinical summaries for regulatory submissions, payer dossiers, and sales education.Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Nursing, or related field.8-12 years in medical device clinical affairs or clinical research with end-to-end ownership of device studies.Demonstrated proficiency with ISO 14155, GCP, 21 CFR Part 812, and EU MDR clinical evidence requirements, including PMCF and CER, as well as the Sunshine Act.Experience working directly with surgeons and perfusionists or within cardiac OR / CPB settings preferred.Hands-on experience with protocol writing, site management, monitoring oversight, data review, and vendor / CRO leadership.Strong scientific writing, presentation, and cross-functional communication skills.Skills & Abilities
Strategic planning for evidence generation and claims enablement.Project management across complex, multi-site programs with schedule, budget, and quality ownership.Risk identification and mitigation, problem solving, and inspection readiness.Influence without authority and effective KOL engagement.Scientific storytelling and publication planning.Working Conditions & Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Ability to be in the OR during cardiac procedures for observational purposes and training as permitted by site policies and applicable regulations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
NoneMinimalEstimated 20%-40% (including International)