Job Description

About Orchestra BioMed

Orchestra BioMed (Nasdaq: OBIO) is a biomedical innovation company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships with leading medical device companies. Orchestra BioMed’s partnership-enabled business model focuses on forging strategic collaborations with leading medical device companies to drive successful global commercialization of products it develops.Orchestra BioMed’s lead product candidate is atrioventricular interval modulation (AVIM) therapy (also known as BackBeat Cardiac Neuromodulation Therapy (CNT™)) for the treatment of hypertension, the leading risk factor for death worldwide. Orchestra BioMed is also developing the Virtue® Sirolimus AngioInfusion™ Balloon (SAB) for the treatment of atherosclerotic artery disease, the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Orchestra BioMed has strategic collaboration with Medtronic, one of the largest medical device companies in the world, for development and commercialization of AVIM therapy for the treatment of hypertension in pacemaker-indicated patients, and a strategic partnership with Terumo, a global leader in medical technology, for development and commercialization of Virtue SAB for the treatment of artery disease. For further information about Orchestra BioMed, please visit biomed.com and follow us on Linkedin.com

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Field Clinical Specialist is to build significant relationships with clinical site team members, partner with key clinical operations and FCE team members during the life cycle of clinical research trial.

Role and Responsibilities – Including but not limited to:

• Develop relationships with clinical and administrative hospital personnel through conversation, meetings, and participation in conferences to make new contacts and identify key decision makers to facilitate future patient enrollment.
• Educate and train site research staff on the clinical protocol and scientific rationale for company products.
• Work with site personnel to identify, assess, and execute best practices and innovative approaches to patient identification and screening.
• Supports site initiation visits
• Achieve regional enrollment goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Attend clinical cases and/or study follow-up visits as needed to ensure proper data collection and adherence to protocol.
• Participate in case reviews and clinical observation by working with investigators, site CRAs, and other supporting personnel.
• Act as Orchestra BioMed field contact to ensure study related issues at assigned sites are well documented and resolved in a timely manner.
• Coordinate educational activities between Orchestra BioMed leadership and investigational site personnel, as requested.
• Remain educated on current guidelines, treatments, and other clinical trials for hypertension and other indications, as applicable.
• This position is a field-based role with the expectation for extensive (up to 80%) travel.
• Other tasks may be assigned based on skillset and business needs.

Qualifications – Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, health care or equivalent related experience, with medical training strongly preferred
• Experience and/or knowledge of the management of the clinical research processes for active CRM implantable or interventional medical device trials with 2+ years of experience in cardiology trials strongly preferred
• Experience in clinical research, life sciences, nursing, medical engineering, or similar experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as a willingness to work within a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Experience working in a clinical setting including in an operating room
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent listening skills.
• Must be willing to travel (up to 80%)
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with clinical facilities as well as other internal and external partners. Medical device sales and/or clinical education experience preferred
• Previous cardiovascular experience preferred

A current US work authorization is required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The level of this position will be based on the final candidate’s qualifications.

Why Join Orchestra BioMed

In addition to an interesting, inclusive, and collaborative work environment, Orchestra BioMed is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation package. Along with a competitive salary, including annual bonus and equity eligibility, health insurance (for employee and family), prescription drug coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO & sick time, Life & AD&D insurance, disability insurance, dental, vision, pet insurance and more.

Our Vision

To be a leader in bringing high impact medical innovations to life through risk-reward sharing partnerships.

Our Mission

We will work passionately to apply our collaboration-based business model to bring high-impact medical innovations to live and create extraordinary value for patients, care providers, partners and stakeholders.

Our Values

We care about patients, physicians, partners, and each other

We are creative , open-minded, adaptable and think “outside the box”

We are driven to always do our best and we do not give up

We deliver and are accountable to promised results

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Orchestra BioMed is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Important notice to employment businesses/agencies

Orchestra BioMed does not accept referrals from employment agencies unless written authorization from the Orchestra BioMed Human Resources department has been provided. In the absence of written authorization, any actions undertaken by employment agencies shall be deemed to have been performed without our consent and therefore Orchestra BioMed will not be liable for any fees arising from employment agency referrals in respect to current or future position vacancies at Orchestra BioMed.

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