Clinical Field Specialist

Kuros Biosciences

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Field Specialist delivers clinical education at study sites and provides training and support to physicians, research staff, and hospital personnel during surgical study cases in the United States. The position also plans activities to support site recruitment and serves as the primary on-site clinical expert, ensuring activities follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP), local regulations, company standards, and the clinical study protocol. The role supports the successful execution of multiple clinical studies while protecting data integrity and patient safety. This is a remote position for candidates located within 60 miles of a major airport in the Central Region of the United States. It requires up to 70% travel, including weekly travel as needed, throughout California, Utah, Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. The specialist may need to work outside standard business hours to accommodate surgical schedules and study needs and must be able to remain in the operating room for prolonged periods.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field; a science-related discipline is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in the medical device industry and educating surgeons, research staff, and hospital staff in clinics and during operating-room surgical procedures.
Experience in clinical research, specifically supporting medical device clinical trials.
Highest ethical standards, particularly regarding protected medical information and clinical research.
Working knowledge of relevant clinical regulations and industry standards, including Good Clinical Research Practice, ICH, ISO, FDA, and the MedTech EU Code of Practice.
Exceptional presentation and education skills, with demonstrated ability to train and influence physicians and medical staff.
Ability to work outside standard business hours to accommodate surgical schedules and study needs.
Networking skills and confidence interacting with senior experts and orthopedic and neurological surgeons.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.
Ability to travel in accordance with company travel policy, including weekly travel as needed.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with exceptional ability to manage timelines and deadlines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently without immediate supervision when remote.
Ability to remain in the operating room for prolonged periods.
Ability to meet applicable physical demands, which may include occasional sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, or stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more depending on the role; frequent use of hands and fingers; and, for some roles, extended motor vehicle operation and a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in an orthopedic and neurosurgical (spine) surgery environment, operating room, or orthopedics and spinal neurosurgery clinic is highly preferred.
Strong ability to understand, process, communicate, and present scientific information.
High emotional intelligence and external customer focus, with strong networking capabilities and integration with KOLs.

Responsibilities

Provide surgeons, research staff, and hospital staff with clear instructions on study protocols.
Anticipate potential causes of protocol deviations, take preventive action, and intervene in the operating room when necessary.
Support recruitment through visits outside surgeries and clarify questions about patient eligibility.
Provide clinical support to study sites and train site personnel; identify study-related issues and escalate them as needed.
Support multiple studies with different protocols, including at least three post-market studies with a minimum of seven sites each, and adapt priorities to business and strategic needs.
Review and complete surgical checklists.
Collaborate on the development and updating of study surgical forms and education programs.
Ensure study cases comply with the clinical protocol and identify, address, or escalate study-related risks, issues, mitigations, and improvement opportunities.
Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in medicine or research.
Stay informed about relevant scientific literature, research, and clinical data.
Organize, manage, and facilitate clinical workshops at study sites to educate Principal Investigators and research teams on study protocols.
Maintain required credentials for access to operating rooms at hospitals across the country.
Perform other related activities as assigned.