Clinical Research Development Associate

Align Technology • Full-time • San Jose, California, United States • $81k - $111.40k / year • 3m ago

Description

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Development Associate should have strong skills with program/project management. The Clinical Research Development Associate will provide full-time program/project management support for Align’s Clinical Research Development team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Owns the Clinical Studies Network (CSN) system configuration in both testing and production environments

Develop documentation for Research Awards and Collaborative Research programs

Resolves internal/external program inquiries in a timely manner to ensure customer satisfaction

Exercises judgment within defined procedures to onboard program vendors

Streamlines technical design assessments (TDAs), business user preferences (BUPs), and/or user assessment tests (UATs) for Clinical Affairs and Product Innovation processes

Apply professional procedures to support Clinical Affairs research activities

Applies professional internal/external communication

Builds productive internal/external relationships with cross-functional teams

Under moderate supervision, support Clinical Research Development and Clinical Affairs projects

Additional responsibilities

Manage delivery and shipment of research items to universities, orthodontists, and/or general dentists

Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues

Support Clinical Research Operations team projects, as assigned

Support Clinical Data Management team projects, as assigned

Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals

Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Project/program management skills/experience

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge and experience using Adobe Professional

Ability to think critically and scientifically

Competency with data management software, including using word-processing, spreadsheet and database software

Willingness to be reassigned to different tasks in a fast-paced research environment

Regard for patient information privacy

Professionalism in interacting with practitioners and academicians

Strong oral and written communication skills essential

Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Strong attention to detail and ability to ask clarifying questions

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Education

Associate degree

2+ years of experience in the medical device industry preferred

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, preferred

Work Schedule/Hours

Regular business hours

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About Align Technology

Your growth and well-being:

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:

Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.

Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

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