Lead the development of the overall clinical strategy for Advanced Surgical (AS) portfolio
Design and oversee clinical trials that support regulatory approvals, market adoption, and post-market surveillance
Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, and Marketing to align clinical strategy with product innovation and commercialization
Partner with ConMed Center of Excellence on protocol development, site selection, investigator engagement, and trial monitoring
Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA, and international regulatory standards
Manage CROs, clinical sites, and vendors to ensure timely and high-quality trial execution
Generate clinical evidence to support regulatory submissions (e.g., IDE, 510(k), PMA, CE Mark)
Provide clinical input for labeling, risk assessments, and health economics studies
Build relationships with surgeons, hospital systems, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
Lead and mentor team of clinical and data leaders

Requirements

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, or related field (MD, PhD, or equivalent preferred)
10+ years in clinical development within the medical device industry, with a focus on surgical technologies
Demonstrated success in leading clinical trials and regulatory submissions
Proven leadership managing third party vendors from selection through execution of MSAs (e.g. CROs, EDC, etc.)
Experience working with global regulatory agencies and surgical stakeholders.
Deep understanding of surgical workflows and clinical endpoints
Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning abilities
Expertise in clinical trial design, biostatistics, and regulatory compliance
Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial designbiostatisticsregulatory complianceclinical evidence generationregulatory submissionssurgical technologiesproject managementdata analysisprotocol developmentrisk assessments

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstrategic planningcollaborationrelationship buildingmentoringteam managementproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsadaptability

Certifications

MDPhDadvanced degree in Life Sciencesadvanced degree in Medicine