Medical Director, U.S. Medical Affairs

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Job description

Every day our products and services help to save lives
around the globe. Therefore, we make quality and
reliability our number one priority.

Get to know us and join our team as

Medical Director, U.S. Medical Affairs

Job Function: Patient Health & Regulatory Affairs

Location: El Segundo, CA, US, 90245

Work Flexibility: Remote

Pay Range: $170,700 - $260,550

Job ID: 3384

This is a remote opportunity

Travel: Occasional travel based on business need

Why you will love this role:

As the Medical Director, Medical Affairs, you will play a pivotal leadership role in providing expert clinical guidance across multidisciplinary teams. This position involves supporting Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, R&D, and Commercial teams with medical insights, leading medical safety initiatives, and ensuring the safe and effective use of KARL STORZ products. The Medical Director will manage key opinion leader (KOL) engagements, medical education programs, and foster scientific communication with external entities such as medical leaders and institutions. They will act as the conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific, and medical information between the external scientific community and the company.

What You will Be Doing:

• Leadership & Clinical Expertise: Lead a team of surgical experts across various medical subspecialties, providing medical and clinical guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Commercial, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure clinical decisions align with company strategy.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work with U.S. MSA Leadership to prioritize and meet internal and external needs. Provide clinical insights for product lifecycle development, regulatory compliance, and clinical evidence interpretation.
• People Management: Oversee direct reports, providing direction, goal setting, career development, and monitoring progress to ensure timely project completion.
• Medical & Patient Safety Initiatives: Lead medical safety efforts, manage recalls, support post-market surveillance, and mitigate clinical risks. Ensure product quality and safety through testing protocols.
• Educational Program Leadership: Develop and execute external educational programs, including webinars and preceptorships. Strategize on content development and collaborate with operations to ensure successful execution.
• Medical Literature & Information Management: Oversee literature reviews, assess research quality, and communicate findings to relevant teams. Develop Medical Launch Plans and manage a Medical Information Program.
• HCP Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), lead Medical Advisory Boards, and represent the company in compliance with regulations.
• Delegation & Cross-functional Leadership: Serve as a delegate for the U.S. Chief Medical Officer, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with global teams to harmonize initiatives.
• Performance Metrics: Establish KPIs, systems, and processes to track quantitative and qualitative metrics, ensuring efficient operations.

What You Bring:

Required Education & Experience:

• MD or DO degree.
• 8+ years of surgical practice experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role with direct reports.

Preferred Experience:

• Medical device product development and commercialization experience.
• General Surgery residency and board certification combined clinical and research experience.

Who we are:

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany's renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we've pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes.

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply with all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as a condition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers.

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