Medical Director, Surgical Reconstruction, Medical Affairs

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The Medical Director for the Surgical Reconstruction (SR) Franchise will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, planning, and supportive tactics for their assigned therapeutic areas, and overseeing the day-to-day running of, and leadership for, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team. This role works closely with key stakeholders (R&D/Process Technologies, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Commercial, and other functions) to support the entire life cycle of a medical device. Responsible for providing medical/ scientific oversight of assigned portfolio of products, supporting the advancement of the company’s innovation agenda, development and execution of medical affairs strategic plans, including clinical evidence generation plans, medical advisory boards, scientific communication/publication plans, and ensuring alignment with broader corporate strategy and medical community needs. The Medical Director for the SR Franchise is a key member of the Tissue Technologies Medical Affairs Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Head of Divisional Medical Affairs for the Tissue Technologies Division, and serving as a critical member of the Global Tissue Technologies and International teams to shape Integra Medical Affairs strategy and priorities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direct supervision of the Head of Divisional Medical Affairs for the Tissue Technologies Division

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises Managers, Medical Science Liaisons, and Clinical Specialists in Medical Affairs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of medical strategy and clinical research programs that serve regulatory compliance, reimbursement and commercial adoption purposes in alignment with Global Franchise and International Expansion strategy
• Partner closely with colleagues in the Marketing, Business Development, R&D/Process Technologies Clinical Operations, Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and other key functions, to build integrated evidence generation across HEOR, RWE, Pre- and Post-market studies to support product launch and life cycle management
• Serve as a strategic cross-functional partner to help build an accurate target product profile and development of differentiated product innovations to address unmet needs and improve healthcare in assigned therapeutic area
• Responsible for medical scientific communication with internal and external stakeholders and interactions with healthcare stakeholders and health authorities related to assigned therapeutic areas/medical device
• Responsible for oversight of the execution of medical activities for the Global Franchise
• Establish and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare experts to identify gaps in our portfolio of products and refine medical strategy plans to meet the needs of the healthcare community in various regions of the world
• Build and share knowledge with internal and external stakeholders regarding the use and benefits of current and future Integra products
• Maintain a thorough and detailed working knowledge of Integra’s organization, its products, current scientific research, and publications
• May serve as medical lead for select company-sponsored evidence generation studies/projects
• Manage clinical evidence generation plan’s execution and provide medical scientific oversight of study development plan for assigned project in collaboration with CO and other cross-functional and regional stakeholders.
• Responsible for managing budgets and resources for the assigned medical affairs activities, in collaboration with finance
• Responsible for managing multiple direct reports
• Coach and develop direct reports to be strategic leaders, proactively assesses performance of direct reports and helps guide in their continued development
• Foster an environment of compliance and integrity by managing and adhering to all company policies and Legal and Regulatory guidelines

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO, MBA) with experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical or related therapeutic field.
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research, preferably in the medical device industry.
• Strong expertise in soft tissue reconstruction
• Strong technical/product knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of regulations in the medical device industry.
• Experience in global Medical Affairs or similar function and working cross-functionally across a large product team, US and OUS
• Demonstrated track record in delivering new initiatives, capabilities and leading medical initiatives desired
• Experience leading teams with a track record of delivering results in a complex environment
• Strong business acumen
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex situations and gain alignment with diverse stakeholders

WORKING CONDITIONS

• U.S. based
• Remote
• Travel: 20%

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