Medical Affairs Director

Medical Affairs Director

Global Medical Technology Organisation Executive Leadership Role

We're thrilled to be working on a retained basis for one of the worlds leading medical technology organisations, seeking a Medical Affairs Director to lead its global clinical and scientific strategy.

This is a high-impact executive role for a clinically credible leader who can confidently influence senior healthcare professionals, shape evidence strategy, and champion innovative medical solutions in competitive international markets.

The Role

Reporting to executive leadership, you will act as the organisation's senior clinical voice - strengthening scientific credibility, guiding evidence generation, and supporting sustainable commercial growth.

You will build and activate a global network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), represent the organisation at major industry events, and ensure clinical value is fully integrated across product development and market strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Scientific Leadership
• Define and drive the global medical and evidence strategy
• Contribute strategic clinical insight into new product development
• Ensure robust scientific narratives underpin regulatory and commercial initiatives
• Represent the organisation at international congresses, advisory boards, and expert forums
• External Engagement & Influence
• Build, develop, and mobilise global KOL networks
• Confidently champion the organisation's solutions among clinical peers
• Support thought-leadership initiatives and professional society engagement
• Commercial & Cross-Functional Impact
• Translate clinical data into clear, differentiated value propositions
• Partner closely with Product, Regulatory, R&D, and Commercial teams
• Connect clinical benefit to commercial outcomes and market expansion

About You

You are a clinically authoritative, externally facing leader with strong executive presence and the confidence to influence peers at the highest level.

You will bring:

• Deep subject-matter expertise within a relevant clinical or scientific discipline
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence senior healthcare stakeholders
• Strong experience developing and activating KOL networks
• Demonstrated presence at industry events and scientific meetings
• Strategic capability to shape clinical evidence and innovation pipelines
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to link clinical value to business performance
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for customer, KOL, and conference engagements
• A degree in life sciences or healthcare is required; advanced medical or scientific qualifications are highly desirable.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead the Medical Affairs function within a globally expanding medical technology organisation. The role offers executive visibility, strategic ownership, and the chance to directly influence both clinical practice and commercial success.

This is a significantly important role, within a high-growth organisation that boasts a focus on staff happiness and retention, as well as industry leading and a highly commended product portfolio.

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