Vice President Of Medical Affairs

Position: Vice President of Medical Affairs - Medical Devices

Location: California

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Vice President of Medical Affairs will play a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s medical affairs strategy. You will be responsible for leading the medical affairs team and driving the company's overall medical affairs initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute medical affairs strategies that align with the company’s business objectives:

• Collaborate with functional areas in the company such as Research and Development, Marketing, Sales, and Regulatory affairs to ensure that medical strategies are aligned with business objectives.
• Plan and implement medical affairs strategies that support the development and commercialization.
• Serve as a key resource for commercial teams regarding clinical and scientific issues.

Provide medical direction and expertise to the company’s research and development efforts:

• Assist in the development of product development plans, execution strategies, and clinical trial protocols.
• Provide medical input and oversight for pre-clinical and clinical studies (including study design, protocol development, data interpretation, and publication of results).
• Ensure that the company is adhering to all applicable regulations and guidelines related to medical affairs and clinical practices.

Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and experts in the field of cardiac rhythm monitoring:

• Identify, engage and manage relationships with thought leaders, key opinion leaders, and investigators.
• Work with external groups (such as scientific advisory boards) to obtain insights, feedback, and guidance on key medical issues.
• Represent the company at relevant medical, scientific and industry conferences.

Provide medical guidance to regulatory affairs, clinical operations, marketing, and sales teams: •

• Work closely with the clinical operations team to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with medical and ethical principles.
• Work with the marketing and sales teams to develop medical and scientific messaging and content that can be used to educate healthcare providers, payors, and patients.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and provide medical input for successful product submissions.

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards:

• Ensure that the company's medical affairs and clinical practices comply with applicable regulations, guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures related to medical affairs and clinical practices.
• Train and educate employees on relevant regulations, guidelines, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and organizations.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• At least 10 years of experience in the medical device industry.
• MD, PhD, or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
• Expertise in cardiac rhythm monitoring technology and product development.
• Demonstrated success in leading medical affairs teams and executing medical strategies.

If you feel that you meet the requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest in our company.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]