Medical Sciences Specialist II

ClinicalRemote, Minneapolis, Minnesota Santa Clara, CA Denver, Colorado Austin, Texas

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Shockwave Medical, Inc. is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical 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.

Description

Position Overview
The  Medical Sciences Specialist II is an integral member of the Medical Sciences team within the Office of Medical Affairs (OMA) and is primarily responsible for the scientific assessment of advertising and promotional materials (including sponsored articles, blog posts, slide decks, social media posts) in close collaboration with Regulatory and Commercial partners. The Medical Sciences Specialist II will also serve as a two-way scientific exchange resource by accurately communicating specific and balanced product and disease information through the on-going critical evaluation of clinical and scientific information while adhering to legal, compliance and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate for this hands-on position is expected to be a scientific resource and apply sound principles in researching, acquiring, assessing, and synthesizing the scientific merit and relevancy of clinical data. The candidate will be able to work independently to manage competing priorities from cross-functional stakeholders.
 
Essential Job Functions
  • Supports the scientific review of marketing/promotional and professional education materials (e.g. in-service decks, social media posts, press releases, etc.).
  • Collaborate with Medical Information team to drive accurate and timely delivery of scientific information to cross-functional team members and external health care providers (HCPs).
  • Respond to unsolicited scientific on- and off-label requests for information, linking Shockwave Medical scientific data to real-world clinical practice to meet customer needs.
  • Develop and maintain a high level of expertise on Shockwave Medical data and competitive technologies.
  • Support the development of clinical documents, including study protocols, case report forms, instructions for use, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions.
  • Support the periodic review of clinical reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and other materials related to scientific data and information to ensure data are represented accurately.  
  • Other duties as needed. 
 
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field. Advanced degree preferred (MS degree or higher).
  • Minimum 2 years of related Medical Affairs experience in the medical device industry.
  • Medical device industry experience in cardiovascular medicine in advertisement and promotional review highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of FDA and international regulations including, but not limited to medical product communications and response to unsolicited requests for off-label information.
  • Works effectively on cross-functional teams. Demonstrated willingness to take responsibility for projects and tasks.
  • Ability and knowledge in researching, verifying, and correctly assessing, summarizing, and citing clinical and scientific information and data sources.
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal skills across various audiences.
  • Operate as a team or independently while maintaining flexibility and resilience.
  • Statistical analysis knowledge preferred.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Excellent critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including potential international travel.

 

Market Range:

San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) Market Range: $94,000 - $118,000
All Other US Locations (Outside of SFBA): $80,000 - $100,000

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits
Shockwave Medical offers a competitive total compensation package as well as the following benefits and perks:

Core Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax and Roth 401k options with a fully vested match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance, Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account (HSA), Competitive PTO balance

Perks: Calm App, Pet Insurance, Student Loan Refinancing, Spot Bonus awards

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