What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research and Development Surgeon position at TransMedics?
Job Description:
Position: Research and Development Surgeon
Reports to: Chief Cardiothoracic Programs
This is a new non-clinical position based exclusively at our Andover, Massachusetts training and research facility. The surgeon in this role will work collaboratively with NOP Clinical Training team to conduct all OCS clinical training for surgeons primarily focused on donor heart, lung and liver isolation of major vessels, administration of initial cold preservation solution, cannulation of major vessels with OCS technology cannulae and instrumentation of donor lungs, hearts, and liver on OCS.
The surgeon in this role will also work collaboratively with the research and development, and clinical leadership teams on development and testing of new OCS technology and processes.
The surgeon in this role will also work collaboratively with the research and development, and clinical leadership teams on development and testing of new OCS technology and processes.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Participate in an intensive “Train the Trainer” program and become certified as a qualified trainer on the OCS for all 3 organs and be certified as a clinical trainer for surgeons.
- Participate in an intensive surgical training on all organ procurement from swine models.
- Participate in creating and delivering training.
- Participate in R&D studies for all organ platforms development.
- In collaboration with NOP Clinical Training Managers, develop and document detailed surgical training steps and evaluation metrics to apply to all internal and external trainees.
- Maintain and archive training records for internal and external trainees.
- Develop and track training metrics to ensure success and impact of training program.
- Conduct surgical training sessions independently.
- Create, manage, and communicate training schedule and specific detailed agendas to lab staff.
- Verify trainee attendance and provide guidance to attendees regarding travel, as needed.
- Assist in managing lab logistics including:
Introductions, Name Tags, Lockers/ Scrubs, Training locations, Provide attendee information for IACUC authorization, as needed, Pre-surgical tasks, Medication management, Coordinate with lab team for all medications, Perform other duties and tasks as required.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of the Train the Trainer program and successful certification as a Surgical Trainer on all organ platforms.
- Successful completion and certification as a surgeon and trainer on heart, lung, and liver OCS.
- Outstanding presentation skills.
- Understand basics of clinical research.
- Ability to assess performance objectively and provide feedback.
- Ability to clearly answer questions on the use model across all organs and provide examples.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of TMDX plans and work plans.
- Ability to collaborate with NOP leadership, Product Directors, Clinical Training Managers, and others to achieve goals and build team spirit and cohesiveness.
- Outstanding written communication skills.
- High integrity and strong work ethic.
EDUCATION:
- DVM, MD degree or equivalent with minimum of 2 years of surgical residency/fellowship experience.
- Minimum 2 years of R&D experience in industry/contract research facility or 5 years of preclinical research experience at academic institutions.
TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
