At Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Director, Medical Affairs – Advanced Wound Care (AWC) and you’ll do the same.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Director, Medical Affairs (AWC) will be responsible for supporting the clinical development and medical affairs strategy for the Advanced Wound Care (AWC) business. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, and Upstream Marketing, to define unmet clinical needs and generate key insights for innovative products and solutions. The Director will lead and oversee clinical studies, ensuring the strategic execution of evidence generation plans to support market access, brand development, and lifecycle management.
Additionally, the Director will engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs), oversee investigator-initiated trials (IITs), provide medical input for conferences, and support medical inquiries and regulatory reviews. The individual will stay abreast of industry trends and provide clinical and medical expertise to internal stakeholders.
This position necessitates a candidate who resides in the Lexington, MA area and can work a hybrid schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Development & Evidence Generation
Lead the planning and execution of clinical studies, real-world evidence (RWE) generation, and IITs for both pipeline and in-market products.Identify evidence gaps and develop strategies to address them to support market access and patient adoption.Provide medical expertise and guidance to ensure excellence in study planning and execution.Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to align clinical strategy with business objectives.Clinical Research & Trial Execution
Contribute to the design and review of clinical protocols, informed consent documents, study reports, and regulatory submissions.Work with cross-functional teams to support site selection, investigator engagement, and study execution.Ensure studies comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.Provide medical oversight for clinical trials, including patient safety monitoring and adverse event assessments.Medical Affairs & Scientific Engagement
Support the development of medical affairs strategies, including scientific engagement, publication planning, and conference support.Partner with market access, regulatory, and marketing teams to provide medical expertise on brand and lifecycle management strategies.Engage with KOLs and external stakeholders to support evidence generation and advocacy efforts.Assist in the development and review of medical materials and responses to medical inquiries.Support the review and approval of IIT proposals, medical grants, and publications.Leadership & Collaboration
Provide medical leadership within the AWC team, ensuring alignment with broader business and R&D objectives.Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clinicians, investigators, and regulatory bodies.Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory guidelines, and ethical standards.Foster a culture of scientific excellence, innovation, and teamwork.ABOUT YOU:
Education/Experience:
M.D. or Nurse (Wound) or advanced degree (e.g., Ph.D., Pharm.D., P.A.) in a relevant life sciences or healthcare field.Experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or clinical research within the medical device or wound care industry.Strong understanding of clinical trial design, evidence generation, and regulatory requirements for medical devices.Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across different functions.Experience in engaging with KOLs, scientific communities, and regulatory bodies.Knowledge of market access and reimbursement landscapes is a plus.Previous experience in clinical development strategy and study execution preferred.Qualifications:
Srong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with multiple priorities.Experience with product lifecycle management and post-market evidence generation preferred.
Our ambitions will bring the very best out in you. You’ll be pushed to aim higher and really own your work. You’ll be encouraged and supported to make things happen, too. It can be challenging. But, as the progress you make will help improve the lives of millions, it’ll be worth it.
This is stepping up to a challenge.
This is work that’ll move you.
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