Job Description Summary

The Global Clinical Strategy Director provides vision, leadership, and execution of clinical strategies that drive ultrasound/fluoroscopy product innovation, market adoption, and evidence generation across global markets.

This pivotal role bridges clinical expertise with business strategy to ensure products deliver exceptional clinical outcomes while maintaining competitive market positioning.

This position is a dual leadership and care pathway owner. This sub-business unit is known as our Surgical Visualization and Guidance team. SVG is committed to designing active imaging systems that help surgeons visualize anatomy and lesions, guide interventions and navigate inside the human body. Our Mission at SVG is to change the standard of care in surgical intervention with real time visual guidance, giving surgeons the information needed to immediately make critical decisions.

Job Description

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive global clinical strategies aligned with company goals and market opportunities
• Translate clinical insights into product requirements, working closely with Product Management and R&D from SVG as well as Surgery teams.
• Identify emerging clinical trends and unmet needs that represent future growth opportunities
• Partner with executive leadership to shape long-term product roadmap and portfolio strategy
   

Clinical Evidence Generation

• Design and oversee global clinical research programs that demonstrate product efficacy, safety, and value
• Establish clinical endpoints and study methodologies that resonate with key stakeholders
• Manage relationships with clinical research organizations and principal investigators
• Ensure clinical studies meet regulatory requirements across target markets
   

Medical Advisory Board Leadership

• Establish, manage, and facilitate global and regional Medical Advisory Boards
• Develop strategic agendas that maximize advisory board impact on product strategy
• Recruit distinguished clinical experts across relevant specialties to serve as advisors
• Synthesize advisory board insights into actionable recommendations for the organization
• Facilitate ongoing engagement with advisors beyond formal meetings
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations regarding healthcare professional interactions
   

Market Development & Clinical Advocacy

• Build and nurture relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and clinical thought leaders
• Develop clinical education programs that drive adoption of new ultrasound applications
• Represent the company at major medical conferences and industry events
• Collaborate with marketing to develop clinically compelling messaging and content
   

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead a team of clinical product managers and clinical research professionals
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity
• Develop team capabilities through mentoring, training, and career pathing
• Create collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, and Sales
   

Business Impact

• Translate clinical value into economic value propositions for various healthcare stakeholders
• Monitor competitive clinical positioning and develop differentiation strategies
• Contribute to pricing and reimbursement strategies based on clinical evidence
• Provide clinical input to business development for partnership and acquisition opportunities
   

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Advanced clinical degree (MD, PhD, MBBS, or equivalent) in relevant medical specialty
• 8+ years of progressive experience in medical device or diagnostic imaging industry
• Demonstrated success driving clinical strategy for global product portfolios
• Experience leading clinical research programs and evidence generation
• Ability to travel 40% of the time
   

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of ultrasound applications across multiple clinical specia