Director, Clinical Affairs – Coronary/Vascular

Philips

Philips clinical affairs director leading coronary and vascular device evidence strategies. Driving clinical programs, regulatory submissions, product innovation, and commercialization across the cardiovascular portfolio.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timePlymouth • California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $171,000 - $306,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Clinical Affairs strategy, clinical evidence generation, and regulatory compliance within the medical device industry. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex clinical programs effectively.

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Clinical Affairs Strategy DevelopmentCoronary Clinical Research ManagementRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeClinical Evidence GenerationLeadership in Clinical Research

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research RegulationsFDA Medical Device RegulationsGood Clinical PracticeClinical Trial PracticesStatistical StrategyProtocol DevelopmentEvidence DisseminationOperational ExecutionRisk ManagementDesign History Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsTeam ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryClinical Evidence RequirementsInformed Consent RequirementsRegulatory DocumentationProduct DevelopmentMarket RegistrationsClinical EvaluationsGlobal Evidence DisseminationExecutive Leadership EngagementComplex Matrixed Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and lead the global Clinical Affairs strategy across the coronary and vascular portfolio
Align clinical evidence generation plans with product development, regulatory, commercial, health economics, and business objectives
Partner with Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, R&D, Medical Affairs, and executive leadership to establish priorities and drive cross-functional alignment
Architect and oversee clinical evidence programs across the product lifecycle, including early feasibility, pivotal, pre-market, post-market, registry, and real-world evidence studies
Direct study design, protocol development, endpoint selection, statistical strategy, operational execution, and evidence dissemination
Build and deliver clinical evidence and scientific communications supporting regulatory submissions, market registrations, clinical evaluations, product claims, publications, lifecycle management, and global evidence dissemination
Ensure clinical programs are scientifically rigorous, operationally effective, and compliant with regulations, standards, and company policies
Provide strategic clinical leadership throughout product development and commercialization
Contribute clinical input to risk management, design controls, preclinical and clinical study strategies, new product development, and design history documentation
Represent Clinical Affairs in governance forums, core teams, and business decision-making activities
Lead and develop a high-performing Clinical Affairs organization
Serve as the primary external clinical interface with regulatory authorities, investigators, key opinion leaders, professional societies, and scientific stakeholders
Oversee team performance, budgets, timelines, and quality objectives
Represent the business and Clinical Affairs function in senior leadership, regulatory, and external scientific engagements
Travel domestically and internationally approximately 20–30% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of directly related clinical or scientific experience
Leadership or management experience within the medical device industry
5+ years managing a clinical research functional team
Proven track record delivering complex clinical programs on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable requirements
Experience with coronary clinical research is required
Comprehensive knowledge of clinical research regulations across multiple regions
Knowledge of FDA medical device regulations
Knowledge of medical device clinical trial practices
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
Knowledge of informed consent requirements
Knowledge of regulatory documentation
Knowledge of clinical evidence requirements supporting regulatory, product development, and commercial objectives
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and influence through direct and indirect reporting lines
Ability to communicate effectively with technical, clinical, regulatory, executive, and external audiences
Ability to manage multiple studies, team priorities, and company initiatives in a complex matrixed environment
Ability to represent Philips professionally in scientific, regulatory, clinical, and business forums
US work authorization required; candidates requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered
Must reside in or within commuting distance to a posted location
Ability to meet minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements with or without accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous PTO
401k with up to 7% match
HSA with company contribution
Stock purchase plan
Education reimbursement
Annual incentive bonus may be offered
Sales commission may be offered
Long-term incentives may be offered
Equal employment and advancement opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by applicable laws