Quality and Compliance Director – Medical Industry

Keller Executive Search International

Clinical leader responsible for evidence strategy across product lifecycle for a global medical technology company. Overseeing clinical affairs execution and cross-functional collaboration for high-quality outcomes.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $205,677 - $239,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own clinical evidence strategy and clinical affairs execution across new product development and lifecycle initiatives.
Define clinical evidence strategies aligned to intended use, labeling objectives, and lifecycle priorities.
Build integrated evidence plans leveraging the right mix of clinical studies and other appropriate evidence approaches.
Lead clinical programs with internal stakeholders and external vendors/consultants.
Ensure compliance, documentation quality, and readiness practices aligned with applicable regulations and standards.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure clinical evidence aligns with product documentation and risk management activities.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team; manage performance, development, and partner oversight.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or related discipline.
12+ years in medical devices (or closely related regulated industry), including leadership in Clinical Affairs, Clinical Evidence, or Clinical Strategy.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs in matrixed environments, including multi-region execution.
Strong working knowledge of regulated development practices and clinical research/quality/risk standards.
Experience supporting audits/inspections and building sustainable compliance practices.
Excellent communication skills and executive-level stakeholder management.
Advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification(s).
Experience improving clinical operations and enabling systems in global organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

$205 677.32 - $239 850.22 base salary (depending on experience)
Annual performance bonus and long-term incentive opportunity.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement savings.

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical evidence strategyclinical affairs executionclinical studiescompliance practicesdocumentation qualityrisk managementclinical research standardsquality standardsauditsinspections

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam developmentcommunicationstakeholder managementcross-functional collaborationperformance managementorganizational skillsstrategic planningproblem-solving

Certifications

advanced degreeprofessional certification