Sr. Surgical Specialists

Job Description

What you will do:

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.

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. 
  
  
  

Train-the-trainer Functions

• Conduct didactic, dry lab and wet lab training for investigational product for RBM’s, CRM’s and other internal stakeholders.
• Assure the RBM’s and CRM’s maintain the highest state of knowledge and latest learnings on surgical methods and techniques
  
  
  

Company Expert In Surgical Applications

• Working cross functionally with all Glaukos departments to maintain the highest level of expertise in the surgical aspects of all products.
• Support new product development through participation in first in human and early stage development projects from a surgical perspective.
• Be available for remote telephone support for RBM’s, CRM’s and surgeons.
  
  
  

SURGICAL TRAINING MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT

• Work with Glaukos R&D, Engineering and Clinical Affairs in the development of surgical training programs and materials.
• Receive field input from surgeons and integrate back into the surgical training programs to ensure continual improvement in our processes, assuring maximum outcomes.
  
  
  

How You'll Get There

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• 8+ years relevant work experience in the medical device industry, experience in the surgical ophthalmology field given high preference.
• Knowledge of the operating room environment, sterile technique, and decorum.
• Ability to effectively communicate with surgeons both in the O.R. and outside.
• Ability to effectively train and coach surgeons.
• Knowledge of the FDA’s Good Clinical Practices guideline, clinical trials monitoring and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of International Clinical Research standards (ISO 14155 – Clinical Investigation of medical devices.)
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills (interpret and summarize data.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Motivated and able to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent project leadership skills (planning, execution and follow-up.)
• Must be willing and able to travel 80% of the time (estimated.)
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ophthalmology terminology.
• Knowledge of SAE/AE reporting and documentation.
• Meets milestones and schedules Exhibits personal integrity, credibility, and responsibility.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned or required.
  
  
  

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About Us

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

Founded in 1998, Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases.

Our mission at Glaukos is to truly transform vision by pioneering novel, dropless therapies that can meaningfully advance the standard of care and improve the lives of patients suffering from chronic, sight-threatening eye diseases.

Innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are resolute in our commitment to challenge conventional thinking with new treatment alternatives that are supported by real science, robust clinical evidence, and an unrelenting focus on patients.

Our constant pursuit of game-changing technologies that disrupt legacy treatment paradigms is encapsulated in the Glaukos mantra “We’ll Go First,” which articulates our willingness to take chances, our determination to forge new ground, and our commitment to continuous improvement in all that we do.

Our company completed an initial public offering in June of 2015, and our shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GKOS”. Our global headquarters is in Aliso Viejo, California with additional locations in San Clemente, California, and Burlington, Massachusetts.

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.