Contract Medical Science Liason
Cochlear

Job Info

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Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Contract Medical Science Liaison

Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world and is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

About the role

In order to help Cochlear continue to grow and service our customers, we are recruiting for a contract Medical Science Liaison in our Americas head office based in Lone Tree, CO. Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be a part of our amazing mission!

The initial contract for this position is a 0.2 FTE and is scheduled to run through June 30, 2025.

A Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a surgical safety monitor for Cochlear-sponsored global clinical studies. The role serves as a safety resource for Cochlear-sponosored studies and Cochlear technology and product. This position, part of Clincical Studies & Innovation, is field-based and necessitates a robust scientific foundation, either through technical or clinical expertise. MSLs are expected to be trusted sources of clinical and scientific information and also provide practical guidance. MSLs are accountable for ensuring that regional field strategies are executed in harmony with the company's scientific goals. This role fulfills it's purpose by participating in high-priority complaint and product surveillance meetings applicable to CAPA and HRA meetings, answering questions escalated by field sales team that come from professionals, aiding in the development of new-hire surgical education programs, and providing input into surgical risks for hazard analysis and clinical investigation plan development and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Accountability 1: Active participation in high priority complaint and product surveillance meetings.

• Designs and develops safety surveillance strategy for the products lifecycle and regulatory approvals. Responsible for the company's medical devices safety surveillance program. Ensures the completeness and accuracy of medical information and safety assessment of individual and aggregated reports.
• Participates in the resolution of any legal liability, complying with governmental regulations. Provides safety input to the clinical development and other teams.

Accountability 2: Active participation in CAPA and HRA meetings.

• Participates in high-priority complaint and product surveillance meetings applicable to CAPA and HRA meetings, answering questions escalated by field sales team that come from professionals, aiding in the development of new-hire surgical education programs, and providing input into surgical risks for hazard analysis and clinical investigation plan development and execution.

Accountability 3: Respond to questions escalated by field sales team.

• Support field team members and internal staff as a trusted source of clinical and scientific information and also provide practical guidance.

Accountability 4: Support the development of new-hire surgical education programs.

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of new-hire surgical educational programs. This role requires a visionary leader with a deep understanding of surgical practices, Cochlear device technology, and educational methodologies.

Accountability 5: Provide input into surgical and medical risks for hazard analysis and clinical investigation plan development.

• Review and provide input on clinical investigation plan developments to identify surgical and medical risks for hazard analysis.

Accountability 6: Provide medical review of clinical investigation safety events

• Evaluate medical and scientific information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and other regulatory requirements.

Accountability 7: Act as a key safety resource for investigators involved in Cochlear-sponsored studies, providing guidance and support.

• Ensure Cochlear meets its regulatory requirements related to ISO standards (e.g., surgical and audiological safety mearures) ISO 14155.
• Validating that the studies team executes against SOPs.
• Being available for start-up, execution, and close-out of global studies.
• Supporting protocol design and operations; and,
• Liaising with professionals and responding to questions from Cochlear's clinical-technical team.

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience in your application and at interview:

• Board-certified physician with experience in cochlear implant procedures.
• The ability to focus and add value on the outcomes that make a material difference, for business performance.
• Demonstrable skills in diagnosing issues at a systems level in an environment where cause and effect is not always apparent.
• Desire to make a tangible difference to the business with an additional commitment to achieving the greater purpose of the organisation.
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make timely, effective decisions.
• Strong internal and external customer service focus.
• Ability to work across functions/geographies and directly supporting international teams.
• Willingness to travel: international (business class) up to 2 times per year; domestic clinical meetings up to 2 times per year; investigator study meetings.

Salary

• Target Salary Rate: $216.00 per hour
• This role is not eligible for benefits.

Who are we?

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind - thinking about their needs. Cochlear pioneered and is the global leader in the research and development, manufacture and marketing of implantable hearing solutions. Cochlear's global headquarters is located in Sydney, Australia where we design and manufacture the leading cochlear implant devices in the world. A success story in the commercialization of R&D, Cochlear has more than 60% share of the global market, employs more than 4,500 people worldwide, operates directly in over 30 countries and sells in over 100 countries. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to hear and connect with life's opportunities.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures, and processes to customers (whether internal or external).

The work environment is a home/office environment and are representative of those in individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Apply now by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.

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