Clinical Research Associate II- Shockwave

Clinical Research Associate II– Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Clinical Research Associate II– Shockwave Medical to join our team. The position is FULLY REMOTE and can sit anywhere in the US.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that's pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Clinical Research Associate II (CRA II) is responsible for facilitating in-house set up, activation, maintenance and closure of global clinical trials while gaining experience in clinical trial management processes. The CRA II will work closely with Investigators, Site Personnel and Vendors to ensure compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives. In collaboration with the Clinical Management, the CRA II maintains consistent CRF data quality and discrepancy interpretation across sites. The CRA II will develop a basic understanding of the disease and indication.

Essential Job Functions

• May participate in study design and study set up activities
• May conduct site visits (pre-study, initiation, interim and close-out visits) to ensure protocol compliance, accurate and thorough data collection, and appropriate study conduct
• May prepare and/or review monitoring reports per SOPs
• Supports development of study training and may provide study site training to site personnel
• Provides study training to internal employees as applicable
• Assists in development of CRF design, CRF guidelines and supports database development when applicable
• Develops study tools and guidelines to be utilized by study sites
• Develops basic knowledge of the process used to evaluate and select potential investigators and sites
• Develops basic knowledge of the process used to evaluate and select potential vendors as applicable
• Interacts with field monitors/CRO CRAs, investigators and study coordinators through frequent communication (written and verbal) and maintains effective management of study issues
• May perform data in clinical database for completeness, accuracy and performs data trending as needed
• May analyze and evaluate clinical data gathered during research
• Drafts informed consents as applicable
• Reviews site's informed consent forms against the consent template for presence of all GCP requirements and protocol specific information and revises as needed. Also reviews the consent for accuracy and ensures that the consent is written in language that subjects will understand
• Coordinates and reviews regulatory documents from study sites; ensures completeness and accuracy
• Ensures audit preparedness
• May be responsible for tracking Safety Reports for assigned sites
• Responsible for authoring internal documents, and may author portions of clinical study reports or clinical evaluation reports
• May initiate device shipments to ensure that study supplies are adequate for assigned studies and accurately accounted throughout study
• Develops basic knowledge of the investigator contract, budget, and payment process including legal language and document structure as it impacts assigned studies
• May be responsible for initiating and tracking quarterly site payments and reconciling study invoices
• Communicates status of trial to manager and team
• May be responsible for development or revision of SOPs or work instructions
• Appropriately represents functional area
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study, with a minimum of 2 years directly supporting clinical research
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary
• Basic understanding of peripheral and coronary artery disease and therapies preferred
• Working knowledge of GCP, FDA, ISO and other applicable regulations
• Ability to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally
• Experience with EDC Data Management Systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
• ACRP or SOCRA clinical research certification preferred
• Operate as a team and/or independently while demonstrating flexibility to changing requirements

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on click.appcast.io) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trial Designs, Clinical Trials, Execution Focus, Laboratory Operations, Medical Knowledge, Project Management, Research and Development, Training Administration

Preferred Skills: Analytics Dashboards, Business Behavior, Clinical Trial Designs, Clinical Trials, Execution Focus, Process Oriented, Professional Ethics, Project Integration Management, Research Ethics

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $87,000.00 - $140,300.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: