Director, Clinical Affairs, Interventional

　　Date: Feb 6, 2024

　　Location: Morrisville, NC, US

　　Company: Teleflex

　　Expected Travel : Up to 50%

　　Requisition ID :9603

　　About Teleflex Incorporated

　　Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

　　Global Functions – The Corporate division is the central operating unit of the company; setting strategy and policy and providing business development, finance, human resources, information technology, investor relations and legal support to the businesses. The global Company headquarters is located just outside of Philadelphia in Wayne, PA. Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients’ lives.

　　Position Summary

　　The Director Clinical Affairs, Interventional reports to the VP. Clinical Affairs and is responsible for managing and overseeing all Clinical Affairs activities and programs, resource identification and allocation for the Interventional business unit. As part of the leadership team, will identify, outline and oversee the development and delivery of franchise education and procedural training to internal and external customers, to maximize clinical outcomes for patients. The Director will oversee the strategic alignment, CMA team deliverables and budget. This individual will lead the Clinical Affairs team for the Americas and serve as a consultative resource for OUS regions to support global initiatives as directed.

　　This position requires the demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate among multiple internal stakeholders at all levels, including the ability to partner with key stakeholders in Marketing, R&D and Engineering. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to troubleshoot medical device applications in a cardiology clinical setting are necessary. Strong leadership and organizational skills are required with an aptitude for motivating clinicians and providing clinical support to all Teleflex employees. Must have the capability for strategic planning to reach the company’s long-term goals.

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　　Principal Responsibilities

　　Oversee execution of clinical education program planning and execution in North America, focused on the safe and effective use of Teleflex’s focus medical devices from the Interventional Business Unit.

　　Clinical content creation, competency validation and management

　　Clinical workshops

　　Live cases and bedside support

　　Product In-services/implementation and support for sales cycle adoption

　　Lead and develop a high-performing team by defining department and team goals, hiring, team development, mentoring and performance management.

　　Develops strategic plan

　　Identifies, executes and delivers CMA tactics on time and budget

　　Monitor, maintains and reports monthly CMA activities

　　Identify, hire, develop and talent to support gaps when needed

　　Manage expectations for scientific exchange with medical societies by ensuring high level engagement and Clinical Affairs presence

　　Pre-conference & in-booth educational programs

　　Meetings with scientific committees

　　Education grant support

　　Research submissions (in collaboration with the Global Research & Scientific Services team)

　　Collaborates with Clinical Operations in the development of evidence-generation plans and publication plans for the SBU NA products

　　Engage in MARCOM/Agile to ensure efficiencies

　　Education / Experience Requirements

　　• Minimum of Bachelors’ Degree required. Prefer a focus in life science or similar field.

　　• Current or previous professional medical licensure such as RN/BSN, RCIS, RT, required.

　　• Possess minimum 5 years’ Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience

　　• Clinical proficiency in area of clinical training and experience with at least one of the Teleflex Interventional cardiology/oncology product lines preferred

　　• Possess minimum eight years’ experience in the medical device field; and/or clinical practice, interventional cardiology/oncology experience required

　　• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience including people development

　　• Experience in professional education development and delivery to HCPs.

　　• Experience creating clinical education curriculums and knowledgeable regarding education techniques.

　　Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

　　• Ability to interpret clinical evidence and articulate/incorporate findings as they relate to product/procedural education.

　　• Established track record of building and maintaining positive, professional and collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.

　　• Demonstrated ability to positively lead, motivate, support and develop a team

　　• Excel at building strong relationships both internally and in a heavily matrixed environment, and externally across diverse partnerships.

　　• Strong computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint

　　• Must have excellent interpersonal communication including strong negotiation and skills of persuasion and strong presentation skills.

　　• Ability to work within the constraints of a regulated industry while achieving objectives

　　• Ability to define problems, collect, analyze, interpret, and summarize data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

　　• Ability to identify priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fluid, demanding environment

　　• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

　　• Pro-active and results oriented.

　　• Ability to work successfully in a home office environment Professional work ethic, and ability to operate independently

　　TRAVEL REQUIRED: 50 %

　　Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 877-880-8588 or [email protected].

　　Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rüsch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.