Senior Clinical Research Scientist

Job Description

Job Description

Anteris® Technologies is a global structural heart company dedicated to revolutionizing cardiac care. With offices in Minneapolis, MN, US; Geneva, Switzerland; and Brisbane and Perth, Australia, we have a growing and inclusive team.

Our mission is to forge new frontiers in cardiac care by pioneering science-driven and measurable advancements to restore heart valve patients to healthy function. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) technologies were originally designed for older, high-risk patients. Today, younger, more active patients need a better solution that will not just open and close but restore healthy heart function. We seek to restore healthy blood flow patterns by creating the world's first biomimetic TAVR valve, DurAVR® THV. This cutting-edge valve, incorporating our proprietary ADAPT® anti-calcification technology, is designed to mimic the natural function of a healthy heart valve.

The  Senior Clinical Research Scientist will provide scientific, clinical, and operational expertise to support Anteris' global clinical studies and ensure scientific objectives are achieved. This individual will work cross-functionally on the design, execution, monitoring, interpretation, and communication of clinical trial data to help advance patient outcomes through Anteris' breakthrough structural heart technologies. 

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Clinical Research and collaborates closely with the broader clinical and cross-functional teams to support ongoing clinical studies, clinical documentation, and the dissemination of clinical data through publications and congress activities. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to make a significant impact at Anteris Technologies. 

At Anteris Technologies, you'll join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the lives of patients with aortic stenosis through breakthrough structural heart technologies while helping shape the future of structural heart care. 

  Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

• Represent Anteris as an industry leader within scientific, clinical research, and industry organizations 
• Serve as a Scientific Lead and Subject Matter Expert for Anteris-sponsored clinical studies 
• Partner cross-functionally to support the scientific objectives of Anteris-sponsored clinical studies and advance the company's mission as a science-driven organization 
• Lead execution of the subject selection process to ensure accurate and timely review of subject eligibility criteria, with oversight from clinical leadership 
• Oversee external vendor performance and drive effective cross-functional collaboration 
• Contribute to clinical trial design, protocol development, protocol revisions, and reports supporting regulatory submissions, with guidance from clinical leadership 
• Participate in publication planning activities in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders 
• Support charter development for clinical studies in partnership with external vendors and study leadership, with oversight from clinical leadership 
• Perform data analysis and interpretation in collaboration with external biostatisticians and internal data management teams 
• Deliver timely study updates to clinical and cross-functional leadership through clear, well-structured presentations and data summaries 
• Develop, maintain, and review clinical study reports and related documentation 
• Contribute to root cause analyses, corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness monitoring, with oversight from clinical leadership 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including study sites, vendors, and committees, to support clinical trial objectives and appropriately escalate issues when needed 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with study investigators and key opinion leaders 
• Contribute to Medical Legal Review (MLR) activities as a clinical subject matter expert for external data releases, ensuring scientific accuracy and appropriate clinical interpretation prior to publication or disclosure 
• Assist in compiling clinical documentation and data for regulatory submissions 
• Provide cross-functional clinical training and education support 

Required Education & Experience  

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences required; MD or PhD preferred 
• 5+ years of Clinical Science or Clinical Research experience within cardiology, cardiovascular, or medical device environments 
• Experience contributing scientifically to medical device clinical trials 
• Proficiency in medical terminology and medical writing, including experience working within ICMJE guidelines 
• Knowledge of healthcare ethics and compliance regulations 
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, collaboration skills, and excellent written and verbal English communication skills 

  Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications:  

• TAVR clinical research experience strongly preferred 
• Extensive clinical or scientific experience with advanced training in research, study design, and statistics (MSN, PhD, MS, or equivalent) 
• Experience with imaging modalities, including echocardiography, CT, and CMR interpretation 
• Experience supporting international, multi-center, randomized clinical trials 
• Experience with statistical software programs such as Matlab, SPSS, or SAS is a strong plus 

What We Offer:  

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry by advancing groundbreaking therapies. 
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a culture of innovation and excellence. 
• Competitive compensation package, including salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options. 
• Career development opportunities and a chance to be part of a growing company that values its employees. 

Health and Wellness Offerings:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• 401k + Company Match 
• Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Bonus Plan Eligibility 
• Employee Stock Option Plan 
• Paid Holidays & Vacation 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Inclusive Team Environment 

This is the national market pay scale.

Salary Range

$130,000—$160,000 USD

Note: We may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to comply with health institutions, state, local municipality, and/or travel regulations.

Anteris Technologies recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We have a clear vision: to be a place of belonging for all humans by promoting diversity, multiculturism and inclusion, as a goal and reflection across the organization. Diversity is more than a commitment - it is part of our mission to deliver the best structural heart products on a global scale.