Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for an Associate Biomechanical Study Manager. This individual will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of biomechanical research studies and grant-supported projects – from intake and review through execution, payments, compliance documentation, closeout, and reporting – while partnering with surgeons/HCPs, Product Management, Research Engineers, Compliance/Transparency Spend, Legal, Finance, and Customer Service. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Study Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate and manage biomechanical investigator-initiated research studies from intake through closeout.
• Supports review, planning of key activities, and consultant engagement for Arthrex-sponsored studies.
• Support study design discussion and review, application review, budget and study agreement development, product logistics, payments, and associated reviews and documentation.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with internal teams (Product Management, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Compliance) and external collaborators (surgeons, research sites).
• Facilitate regular meetings and communication to ensure alignment on study goals and progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure study alignment with business and research goals.

Operational Excellence

• Develop, implement, and refine workflows, tools, and systems to improve study operations, compliance, and efficiency.
• Identify, lead, and support cross-functional process improvements, automation initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, regulatory standards, and fair market value guidelines.
• Maintain audit readiness and support transparency reporting and documentation requirements.

Data & Systems Management

• Maintain accurate records across platforms (e.g., ORBIt, SAP, Salesforce, Workfront); track study metrics and KPIs.
• Analyze and report study performance, costs, and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.

Team and Individual Development

• Provide guidance, training, and oversight to interns, junior team members, and peers.
• Maintain a leading-edge understanding of research and applications in relation to assigned portfolio(s), including new exploratory studies and/or projects. Maintain and update records of work performed to contribute to team and personal metrics.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Proficient software skills: Word/ Excel/ Power Point.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of biomechanical testing principles.
• Anatomy and physiology knowledge.
• Self-motivated, organized and accurate in daily management of activities
• Pronounced sense of responsibility
• Ability to work in a team, with experience with cross-functional teams
• High level of customer orientation
• The job holder agrees to take over other reasonable tasks within the above mentioned position, which correspond to his/her abilities if instructed to do so by the supervisor.

Business travel:

• 5% (national & international)

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• PC, database, research tools, internet research tools.

Education / Experience:           

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science-related field required.
• Understanding of orthopedics, biomechanical testing concepts, and/or anatomy required.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.

Incidental Duties:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Language and Communication Skills:

• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures. Ability to write clearly and succinctly; must be able to accurately record meeting minutes, action items, draft procedures, business correspondence, reports, and presentations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.