Location: Italy (home based – travel requirement up to 70%)
Starting date: 1 December 2025 or to be decided
Company: CorFlow Therapeutics AG
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Job Description
The position includes a diverse set of responsibilities.
As a clinical specialist you will be accountable for delivering all the training that a site requires for the safe and effective use of the technology in the clinical trial/s. In addition you will be required to support cases during live cath lab procedures until the sites are confident and safe to recruit without support. Beyond the trials, it will be foundational for the future success of the technology to forge lasting relationships with the Key Opinion Leaders, identify the next generations of cath lab leaders and build the centres of excellence in readiness for commercial launch.
If you are a proactive, collaborative, service-minded, and detail-oriented individual with a passion for advancing medical research and a proven track record in either supporting clinical trials/proctoring or come from a cardiac cath lab background then please apply!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Training and Education
Identify (in conjunction with the site PI’s) and train the required staff in order for the site to safely use CorFlow Technology and ensure site achieves “independence to operate”
Identify any remedial action required for staff or centres relating to the safe use of the technology and compliance to protocol procedures
Maintain regular training of the appropriate staff adapting to centre requirements (staff turnover/new hires etc) on the CorFlow Technology
Deliver ongoing training and education to the centres on a broad range of cardiovascular topics including updates on scientific data, clinical trial updates, congress activity etc
Identify and prioritise local and regional meetings where CorFlow should have a presence
Beyond the clinical trial be accountable for new site/centre of excellence selection/training/proctoring
Proctoring and Case Support Duties
Be present at initial clinical cases to supervise the site staff in the correct use of the CorFlow System in line with the CIP for our studies MOCA II/REVITALISE
Demonstrate that the site can be released for independent use of the study device according to the training protocol
Monitor the centres for compliance to trained procedure and capture any deviations to the protocol.
Supervise/support the setup of the required site workflow to ensure study images and measurements are collected and of consistent quality. Provide feedback and corrective action when requested from the Core Lab in conjunction with the CRA/Site monitor
Maintain detailed proctoring records and documentation.
Attend and Support ongoing clinical cases to ensure consistent and safe use of the CorFlow technology
Regulatory Requirements Support
Facilitate any in internal and external audits and inspections at study sites as requested by CRA/CPM
Enjoy accurate records are kept for audit and inspection
Execute the conduct of the trials within the regulatory framework
Customer Engagement
Ensure regular contact with Site PI’s and teams beyond clinical support – 1:1, education meetings etc
Identify and develop relationships with wider KOL’s (established or new) beyond trial sites in preparation for commercial launch
Expand and grow network of clinical advocates through timely and appropriate activities
Leverage wider CorFlow team to support clinical activities – eg R and D/CEO etc
Identify and prioritise the key centres (outside of trial sites) where CorFlow technology will be adopted early and where the centre is highly engaged and motivated to become a centre of excellence.
Engage with key national societies (and the KOL’s within them) to understand the route to market adoption
Act as the VOICE OF THE CUSTOMER in all internal activities supporting our objective of having the customer and the patient at the centre of our “why”
Personal Development
Ensure continual learning via all channels, journals, congresses etc
Stay up to date with technological and competitor developments
Ensure broad understanding of healthcare systems and impacts on CorFlow
Desired Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant life science or healthcare field, master’s degree preferred.
* Relevant experience Clinical Field Trial Specialist, Field Technical Specialist or similar in the medical device/pharmaceutical industry or clinically trained with cardiac catheter lab experience
* Proven experience in proctoring/training/education
* Fluent Italian and excellent English (able to deliver training)
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Willingness to travel up to 60-80 % within country and potentially internationally.
Benefits: We offer a full-time contract with a competitive package and career opportunities in a pioneering start-up environment.
How to Apply:
If you possess the required experience and qualifications and want the challenge of growing with our company, please submit your application via LinkedIn
About Us: CorFlow is a Swiss med-tech start-up founded in 2016 by renowned interventional cardiologists and medical device entrepreneurs. The company recently completed a major financing round which enables the expansion of the clinical program and employee team.
At CorFlow, we envision being the leader in diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for restoring healthy microvascular blood flow anywhere in the human body where a critical need exists. We are developing a medical device that assess Microvascular Obstructions (MVO) in real-time during PCI and serves as a treatment platform while the patient is still in the cath lab.
Our mission is rooted in scientific excellence and driven by compassion for the welfare of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients.
CorFlow’s 1st generation device has been investigated in a First-in-Human multi-center European clinical trial, and CorFlow recently finished the development of the upgraded 2nd generation device which will be used in our subsequent pivotal trials.
We are seeking Clinical Specialists/Senior Clinical Specialists to support our European sites for the US FDA pivotal trial and a second randomized trial being conducted exclusively in the UK and EU. Both these trials require highly motivated and talented clinical specialists to train and proctor clinical staff, maintain site recruitment, build long lasting relationships with key opinion leaders etc.
Corflow Therapeutics AG is an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment and advancement opportunities are available to all individuals regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list, and duties may evolve over time based on the needs of the organization.