Senior Director, Evidence Generation & Clinical Strategy

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$178K/yr – $307K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own Evidence Generation & Clinical Strategy across products, regions, and partners, shaping portfolio decisions and market access while aligning with LRFP and launches.

  • Governance and prioritization: run cross‑functional EGS governance and quarterly reviews to surface urgent needs and leadership-ready proposals.
  • Strategic translation: convert clinical data and real‑world outcomes into portfolio strategy, study plans, and commercialization inputs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the annual Evidence Generation Strategy (EGS) process integrated with the Business Planning cycle.
  • Lead structured evidence needs collection across GSM, Regional Marketing, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, HEMA, Strategy, R&D, and CSER partners.
  • Collect, organize, and synthesize evidence requests into a unified portfolio of strategic evidence needs across products, therapies, regions, and customer segments.
  • Design and facilitate evidence prioritization processes that evaluate business impact, timing, customer value, regulatory significance, and strategic importance.
  • Deliver prioritized evidence generation recommendations and investment proposals to senior leadership.
  • Partner with CSER to translate prioritized evidence needs into integrated evidence plans and study portfolios.
  • Serve as business owner for evidence governance, request templates, intake processes, prioritization criteria, and business partner alignment mechanisms.
  • Lead quarterly reviews of emerging evidence needs and facilitate pathways for urgent requests requiring leadership review.
  • Ensure evidence priorities align with LRFP objectives, new product introductions, indication expansion strategies, and portfolio priorities.
  • Provide regular reporting to senior leadership regarding evidence priorities, plan status, risks, and expected data availability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, or related field required. Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, MPH, PhD, or equivalent) preferred. MD profiles would be strongly considered.
  • 15+ years of relevant business experience in Clinical Marketing and Strategy, or related fields. MD profiles coming from field of EP can apply without prior business experience.
  • Experience in medical devices and electrophysiology or cardiovascular markets required
  • Proven ability to develop strategies based on clinical, market, competitive, and health economic evidence.
  • Deep understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory environments, and evidence generation planning.
  • Experience translating clinical data into business strategy, commercialization planning, and portfolio decisions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting publications and scientific communications.
  • Experience working with KOLs and supporting peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.
  • International/global marketing experience preferred.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional partners and lead in a large, complex environment.
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