DIRECT DELIVERY OF SURGICAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT

• Assures first in class surgical outcomes through the provision of surgical training, mentoring and support to investigative sites, customers, and internal personnel.
• Provide on-site surgical training and support for study surgeons on the implantation and use of investigational product.
• Conduct didactic, dry lab, wet lab, and in human surgical training for initial training and refresher training.
• Assess surgical competencies of surgeons and make determinations as to when the surgeon is deemed “trained” and may be handed to the CRM or RBM for ongoing surgical support or surgical observation.
• Provide documentation of study surgical training and competencies.
• Working with Clinical Research, assure an adequate supply of surgical product for each study case.
• Working with Clinical Research, assure that study surgeons and OR staff follow surgery and randomization processes according to protocol.
• Support all aspects of “in the operating room” study involvement including identification of study related adverse events.
• Maintain necessary accreditations, certifications and qualifications to enter all necessary operating room environments.
• Provide on-site surgical training and support for commercial product as required.
• Travel as necessary, to include international travel as requested.
• Communicate effectively with site staff, investigators, and consultants.

The Sr. Surgical Specialist will provide surgical training expertise for clinical investigative sites, customers, and the company. Responsible for the delivery of high quality surgical training, surgical support and surgical outcomes for pre-market devices under study protocols, through involvement in surgical training processes and materials development, the direct delivery of surgical training and support, and train-the-trainer leadership for the RBM and CRM teams. Also supports commercial product surgical training by providing train-the-trainer activities.