Senior Director, Scientific Affairs

At Recor Medical, we are pioneering Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) therapy to treat hypertension, the leading cardiovascular risk factor in the world. With our Paradise™ uRDN System, we’re on a mission to provide the millions of people who suffer from hypertension with a non-drug and minimally invasive option to lower their blood pressure. Join us on our journey and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the globe.

About Recor Medical

At Recor Medical, we are pioneering Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) therapy to treat hypertension, the leading cardiovascular risk factor in the world. With our Paradise™ uRDN System, we’re on a mission to provide the millions of people who suffer from hypertension with a non-drug and minimally invasive option to lower their blood pressure. Join us on our journey and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the globe.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director of Scientific Affairs is an accomplished leader whose role is to lead and execute the future developmental strategies of the company from a scientific perspective. Reporting directly to the Chief Clinical Officer, this role will be responsible for translating scientific and clinical outputs into actionable business strategies, publications and education programs.  A dynamic communicator, this role will be expected to be an excellent cross-functional collaborator, able to establish and grow relationships within the clinical community and understand and drive clinical evidence supporting the Paradise System.
 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead all scientific affairs initiatives including development of broad clinical evidence strategies aligned with corporate and business goals.

• Oversee publication strategy and execution of publication plans.

• Be responsible for strategic planning and support of Investigator-sponsored Research program; provide input and support for company-initiated trials

• Establish and implement best practices and standardized processes for publication planning

• Develop high-quality scientific materials, including abstracts, publications, and scientific presentations.

• Lead the continued development of the Recor clinical evidence strategy in collaboration with cross-functional business partners (CMO, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs and Commercial Teams)

• Provide scientific expertise internally and externally, engaging with key opinion leaders and external stakeholders as required. 

• Oversee data generation, analysis, and interpretation supporting clinical trial design and evidence generation

• Support Key Opinion Leader development, act as the scientific voice of the company at every level of the organization. Be able to evaluate and clearly communicate complex clinical and medical concepts

• Advise on newly emerging technologies and the scientific and clinical direction of the company

• Be a positive leadership and mentor role model for all employees; support career development planning; serve as an advocate for professional development of medical and scientific staff members

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DVM) preferred. Minimum 15 years’ experience in Medtech, Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry with experience in early-stage program development.

• Track record of leadership in a clinical or scientific organization, preferably with an understanding of full cycle of cardiovascular product development. Proven ability to lead and grow diverse teams globally

• Thorough knowledge of clinical research concepts, statistics, clinical practices and global guidelines regarding medical device development.

• Publication and Medical Writing Experience

• Proven ability in development and execution of strategic evidence planning. Ability to innovate and deliver in a dynamic environment

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with exceptional experience and understanding of complex scientific and clinical data evaluation and presentation

• Self-motivated and results-oriented team player, capable of working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization

• Preferred candidates may be based in Seattle or Southern California

Salary Range - $230K - $280K (Annual Salary)

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions. 

Equal Employment