Director, Medical Affairs, Clinical Innovation & Partnerships

About the Company

Our client is a leading global healthcare technology company focused on advancing patient care through innovation, clinical excellence, and strategic collaborations. The organization works at the intersection of healthcare, engineering, and technology, developing solutions that address unmet clinical needs and improve patient outcomes. The company fosters a strong culture of innovation and partners closely with healthcare providers, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders to drive the next generation of healthcare solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Affairs, Clinical Innovation, and Strategic Partnership initiatives across the organization.
• Provide clinical and scientific expertise to support innovation, product development, strategy, regulatory, quality, and business teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers, hospitals, academic institutions, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Drive strategic collaborations and partnerships to support innovation, research, and clinical excellence.
• Generate and apply clinician insights to improve product design, clinical workflows, evidence generation, and patient outcomes.
• Support and influence new product development by integrating clinical, market, and healthcare industry insights.
• Lead clinician engagement initiatives, including advisory boards, workshops, and clinical immersion programs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across R&D, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Leadership functions.
• Develop frameworks for clinical insight generation and mentor teams on healthcare trends, patient needs, and clinical practice.
• Drive innovation programs from concept to execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Support the development and communication of clinical value propositions for new technologies and solutions.
• Manage strategic planning, project execution, and budget oversight for innovation and partnership initiatives.
• Act as a key bridge between clinicians, technology teams, and healthcare stakeholders to accelerate adoption of innovative healthcare solutions.

Skills and qualifications

• MS/MD degree required; additional management qualification preferred.
• Extensive experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Clinical Innovation, R&D, or healthcare technology environments.
• Prior experience within MedTech, medical devices, healthcare technology, or innovation-driven healthcare organizations.
• Strong understanding of healthcare ecosystems, clinical practice, medical evidence generation, and product development processes.
• Proven experience building and managing relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), physicians, hospitals, academic institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic partnerships and collaborative innovation programs.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align clinical insights with organizational and commercial objectives.
• Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Strategy, Commercial, and Leadership teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive complex programs in a matrixed environment.
• Experience translating clinical needs and healthcare challenges into innovative product and technology solutions.
• Strong project management, planning, execution, and organizational skills.
• Financial acumen, including budget planning and resource management.
• Ability to build and sustain partnerships across healthcare, academia, industry, and government stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Preferred Background
• Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Innovation, Upstream R&D, or Healthcare Strategy roles.
• Exposure to healthcare innovation ecosystems, product development, and clinician engagement programs.
• Experience working with KOL networks, advisory boards, and healthcare institutions.
• Track record of driving innovation initiatives, partnership programs, and evidence-based healthcare solution.

What's On Offer

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape the clinical innovation and partnership strategy of a leading global healthcare technology organization. The role offers the chance to influence business and innovation priorities at a strategic level, collaborate with senior leaders and global stakeholders, build high-impact partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem, and drive the development of innovative healthcare solutions that improve patient outcomes. The position provides a unique platform for a seasoned physician leader to combine clinical expertise, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic leadership while making a tangible impact on the future of healthcare.