Medical Director, U.S. Medical Affairs
El Segundo, CA, US, 90245
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:
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- MD or DO degree.
- 8+ years of surgical practice experience
- 5+ years in a leadership role with direct reports
Preferred Experience:
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- 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. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create—it’s about the lives we change, together.
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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. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.
The pay range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at taoperations@karlstorz.com.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles