Principal Investigator: Thoracic Aortic Dissection Stent Graft Registry

About the Project

The Thoracic Aortic Dissection Stent Graft Registry is a prospective, multicentre European initiative designed to collect high-quality, real-world data on the use of stent grafts in thoracic aortic dissection.

The registry focuses on the evaluation of a single commercially available thoracic stent graft system and is conducted in the context of post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF).

The registry is sponsored by a single device manufacturer, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

The scientific design, conduct, analysis, and publication of the registry are led independently by the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS), ensuring full scientific integrity and independence.

The project will run over a 7-year period.

Position Overview

ESVS is seeking to appoint a Principal Investigator (PI) to lead the registry.

The PI will be fully responsible for the delivery, smooth running, and overall success of the registry.

The PI will work in close collaboration with the Registry Manager, based at the ESVS office in Bordeaux (France), who will support the day-to-day coordination of the project.

Key Responsibilities

The Principal Investigator will:

• Provide overall scientific leadership of the registry
• Ensure the successful delivery of the project across all participating sites
• Oversee the design, methodology, and scientific integrity of the registry
• Supervise registry conduct, including:
  • Site engagement and performance
  • Data quality and completeness
  • Follow-up compliance
• Chair and lead the Steering Committee
• Oversee and contribute to:
  • Scientific publications
  • Abstracts and presentations at international congresses
• Ensure alignment with:
  • Regulatory expectations (including PMCF requirements)
  • Ethical and data governance standards
• Work closely with the Registry Manager on:
  • Operational implementation
  • Issue resolution
  • Timeline management

The Principal Investigator will operate within a framework ensuring scientific independence from the sponsor, while collaborating within a registry funded by a single industry partner. The registry is conducted in collaboration with an industry sponsor within a regulated PMCF framework; nevertheless, ESVS retains full scientific independence, including final decision-making on study design, data analysis, and publication.

Candidate Profile:

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Recognised expertise in aortic disease, particularly thoracic aortic dissection
• Proven leadership experience and ability to work collaboratively in teams
• Strong track record in clinical research and scientific publications
• Demonstrated experience in designing, setting up, and delivering large clinical studies, including registries
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Commitment to the duration and success of the project

Working Conditions

• Start date: 1 June 2026
• Duration: 7 years
• Location: Primarily remote
• Meetings:
  • Regular virtual meetings
  • One face-to-face Steering Committee meeting per year
• Close collaboration with the ESVS Registry Manager (Bordeaux, France)

Remuneration

This is a voluntary position.
No honorarium or financial compensation is provided.

How to apply?

• Please complete the form below.
• Please upload your Curriculum Vitae

Any questions?

Please contact the ESVS office at info@esvs.org

Key dates

• Deadline to submit your application: 10th May 2026
• Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held during the week of 18 May 2026.