Clinical Development Specialist

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Applied Medical is a new generation medical device company with a proven business model and commitment to innovation fuelled by rapid business growth and expansion. Our company has been developing and manufacturing advanced surgical technologies for over 35 years and has earned a strong reputation for excellence in the healthcare field. Our unique business model, combined with our dedication to delivering the highest quality products, enables team members to contribute to a larger capacity than is possible in typical positions.

**Position Description**

Applied Medical’s Clinical Development team uses their clinical understanding to identify market opportunities, understand users’ needs, and work with a variety of internal teams for product and program launches, and post-market activities.

As a Clinical Development Specialist, you will be responsible for working within the framework of a team and performing the following activities:

- Lead in coordination and support for the management of devices, products or programs
- Gain a thorough understanding of surgical procedures, surgical equipment, and operating theatre environment
- Support the various stages of product or program life cycle, including research and identification of clinical/customer needs, market analysis, launch and implementation, product management, and post-market surveillance
- Monitor and analyse the market, our devices, and competitive devices
- Identify opportunities for product expansion into the market
- Utilize multiple sources of information to clearly identify clinical needs, present those findings to the team, and collaborate with team members to drive projects
- Lead and actively contribute to growing our market share through product awareness campaigns, tradeshows, and providing support to our Field Implementation Team
- Provide support for product development or enhancement projects
- Participate in processes to support cross-departmental projects
- Build working relationships with Healthcare Professionals
- Develop and promote the Applied Medical brand and culture

The Clinical Development Specialist is a member of the Clinical Development Team supporting the Applied Medical Australia and Applied Medical New Zealand teams. The Clinical Development Specialist reports to the Clinical Development Manager and is aligned with the Applied Medical Clinical Development teams based in the USA and the Netherlands.

**General Expectations**
- Within the initial 3-6 months, team members will participate in a comprehensive training program encompassing clinical, procedural, and product knowledge, as well as Applied Medical’s culture
- At 6-9 months, team members will assist with Clinical Development’s tasks and responsibilities
- At 9-12 months, team members will begin to independently lead and complete project deliverables and field based clinical activities

**Position Requirements**

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

- 2+ years healthcare and/or medical device experience in sales or marketing/product management
- University graduate, preferably with a degree related to healthcare, biology, business, or marketing
- Read, write, speak, and comprehend English
- Basic mathematics and analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to formulate reports and present findings
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
- Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends
- Ability to travel and work regularly in the field throughout Australia and New Zealand as required.
- Based in Brisbane or Sydney.
- Current Drivers Licence

**Preferred**

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

- Experience communicating with Healthcare Professionals in an operating theatre environment
- Experience giving presentations
- Knowledge of colorectal, general, bariatric, urologic, and/or gynaecologic surgery and products associated with surgical procedures of these specialties
- Knowledge of Australian and New Zealand healthcare systems and dynamics

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