Clinical research development
Become familiar with what constitutes a clinical trial and apply your new skills to an actual trial.
BS/MS Development Programs
Start your career with a global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring
Healthcare is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing industries and industry advancements have a profound impact on the lives of patients around the world. Clinical research plays a major role in advancing healthcare by helping to ensure product safety and effectiveness. The execution of regulatory strategies aids in securing the government approvals necessary for the distribution of drugs and devices to improve the care of patients. Gain valuable experience that will allow you to launch a career in Clinical Research or Regulatory Affairs with a company that is dedicated to addressing healthcare needs through breakthrough medical device therapies.
The program
In this program, you’ll gain hands-on clinical and regulatory experience, working closely with team members to apply medical device regulations so that life-saving products can be brought to market.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll be well positioned to contribute to solving some of medicine’s toughest challenges.
Three rotations, two extraordinary paths
In just two years, you’ll acquire keen business insights while furthering your understanding of how clinical and regulatory contribute to patient care and product development through three rotations, lasting nine, eight and seven months, respectively. Core learning competencies include:
Regulatory framework
Understand the laws, regulations and framework for developing and launching products, globally.
Regulatory compliance
Learn the laws and regulations of clinical research in order to conduct trials with the highest level of ethics and integrity.
What we look for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Life Sciences, Engineering/Bio-med Engineering or Nursing from an accredited university
- Anticipated graduation date of fall of the current year or spring of the following year
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- Must not require company sponsorship for an employment-based visa now or in the future
- Technical writing skills
- Highly effective communication skills
- Graduating law students and students with strong writing skills outside these majors will also be considered
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