VP Clinical Research & Medical Science, Cardiac Surgery
A Day in the Life
- Provides integrated, strategic clinical research & medical science input to the OU Leadership Team.
- The Clinical Leader is accountable for both Clinical Research and Medical Science, which operates with a strategic focus and input on on pre-clinical, clinical and economic evidence requirements for global market access on therapies and products solutions.
- Clinical Leader leads the development and implementation of the medical science strategies and tactics that define the value proposition of the OU portfolio, and ultimately enables global market access. The leader will guide the strategy, planning and implementation of Clinical Research and Medical Science activities to ensure clinical relevancy and alignment to the OU priorities.
- The Clinical Leader will have responsibility for Clinical Research and Medical Science resource allocation (people, capital) to meet and exceed the OUs annual and strategic plan goals, budget and spending.
- Develop and oversees the implementation of Clinical Research and Medical Science strategies that enable the OU to meet and exceed its goals, in alignment with cross-functional teams, including in the areas of Pre-Clinical and Clinical Research (CR), Healthcare Economics, Policy and Reimbursement (HEP&R) and Professional Affairs/Clinical Education (PACE).
- The Clinical Leader will provide integrated, strategic clinical research & medical science input to the OU Leadership Team and serve as a clinical resource for navigating through the complexities of the regulatory approval process and post-market surveillance, e.g. well-versed in the requirements of the European Medical Device Directive and US FDA PMA and 510(k) processes
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Maintains and communicates a deep understanding of the science behind the OU portfolio and develops competitive intelligence in our product space.
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Ensures effective objective value propositions are developed and articulated for OU to stakeholders (patients, health care providers, payers, government agencies, health technology assessment organizations, public) through appropriate channels.
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Establish a robust set of operating mechanisms to ensure collaboration within and outside of department, alignment of the shared services under the OU and execution to strategies and operating plans
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum 15 years prior relevant experience; with Masters or other advanced degree, minimum 13 years prior relevant experience, minimum of 13 years of managerial experience
- At minimum, 7 years’ experience in the medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or diagnostics industry
- Experience in clinical research and regulatory affairs, specially related to the launch of high complex technology in US and OUS.
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Experience in leading multiple functions (e.g., clinical healthcare policy & reimbursement etc.) and providing corporate and/or global level.
Nice to Have
- An Advanced scientific degree (MS, PhD, MD, PharmD).
- Assess and build new capabilities in response to changing external environment and OU needs
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
MIP Eligible: This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here.
LTI Eligible: This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) here.
The provided base salary range is used nationally in the United States (except in Puerto Rico). Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc.
