Head of Clinical and Medical Affairs

Saluda Medical

Head of Clinical and Medical Affairs leading global clinical evidence, publications, regulatory quality, and medical affairs for Saluda’s neuromodulation system. Building teams and scientific partnerships to advance patient care.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in clinical and medical affairs within the medical devices sector, with a strong focus on developing clinical evidence strategies and overseeing regulatory compliance. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the neurostimulation and neuroscience fields.

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Clinical Affairs LeadershipRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseClinical Evidence Strategy DevelopmentMedical Device ExperienceNeurostimulation Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchClinical Trial DesignData Integrity ManagementEvidence GenerationPublication PlanningMedical Information ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIntegrityInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in SciencePhD in Biomedical or Health-Related Field

Industry Keywords

Active Implantable Medical DevicesNeurostimulationFDA RegulationsBiomedical ScienceClinical Quality System

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and direct the clinical and medical affairs functions globally
Oversee all medical and clinical activities across the organization
Lead clinical research and evidence strategy and collaborate on evidence generation and communications plans
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and R&D teams to align medical, clinical, product portfolio, and business objectives
Communicate the scientific foundations of and evidence associated with the Saluda system
Develop and maintain key thought leader and society relationships
Oversee investigator-initiated research and studies
Oversee conference presence through abstracts, posters, and presentations
Lead publication planning and dissemination of scientific data
Own the clinical quality system, clinical regulatory requirements, data integrity/quality, and clinical operations
Oversee customer requests for Medical Information in accordance with applicable regulations
Build, lead, and develop the Clinical and Medical Affairs team
Foster an environment of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and mutual respect

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of direct clinical and/or medical affairs experience in medical devices
Experience with active implantable medical devices
Minimum of a Master's degree in science, biomedical, or health-related field
PhD preferred
Experience with the neurostimulation industry preferred
Active implantable experience in the neuromodulation field preferred
Demonstrated success working with FDA and/or other regulatory and governmental agencies
Demonstrated success developing clinical evidence strategies and designing and conducting clinical trials for medical devices and/or pharmaceuticals
Knowledge of neuroscience and/or biomedical science
Excellent verbal and written communication
Demonstrated leadership experience, including strategic, analytical, planning, and communication skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
High degree of personal integrity
Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures
Ability to travel domestically (20% of time) and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures
Ability to travel domestically (20% of time) and internationally
Diversity and equal opportunity commitment