KMO Director, Clinical Affairs (Brea/Pomona, CA)

JOB SUMMARY: Director, Clinical Affairs is a senior-level leadership position that bridges clinical strategy, medical/dental affairs, and regulatory/commercial functions. The Director, Clinical Affairs is responsible for defining and executing the overall clinical strategy in Restorative, Endodontics, Orascoptic and Disinfection and making sure that all studies follow regulatory stand Reards for medical devices. Actively contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities, evaluating concepts, and supporting end-to-end product development. Under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745), the Director of Clinical Affairs will own and oversee the clinical evidence, lifecycle management, and regulatory expectations in risk-focused evidence driven approach for CER's, PMCF's and PMS reports. Must reside within a commutable distance to both Brea, CA and Pomona, CA, as the office location will be relocated from Brea to Pomona in the near future. This is not a hybrid or remote opportunity and requires onsite presence 4 days per week.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide leadership for clinical strategy and vision, overseeing clinical trials, scientific direction, cross‐functional collaboration, and regulatory compliance. Develop and execute medical/dental strategy aligned with product lifecycle stages, ensuring alignment with clinical development, regulatory, and commercial goals. Support regulatory submissions with regulatory affairs and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Provide clinical input for IDE, IND, PMA, 510(k), or CE marking dossiers. Oversee clinical trial execution, data review, safety monitoring, and protocol development, often in collaboration with clinical development, biostatistics, and medical operations in accordance with Good Clinical Practices and ISO 14155.Serve as the primary medical/dental contact for investigators, ethics committees, and regulatory authorities; represent the company in advisory boards and scientific meetings. Partner with commercial, and product management teams to integrate medical/dental insights into market access and go-to-market strategies. Manage budgets, study progress, timelines, and track performance metrics, to ensure efficient trial execution. Manage CROs, study sites, investigators, and vendors. Identify gaps in clinical evidence and plan studies to address them. Develop and execute clinical evidence plans (pre- and post-market).Conduct post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) or Phase IV studies. Support ongoing safety and performance evaluations. Serve as a clinical voice in executive decision-making. Actively contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities, evaluating concepts, and supporting end-to-end product development. Evaluate new technologies, indications, or acquisitions. Identify and establish relationships with research institutions, universities, industry experts and Key Opinion Leaders as needed for driving clinical affairs activities. Lead scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations. Ensure data supports claims, safety, and effectiveness. Monitor patient safety and risk/benefit throughout clinical programs. Review adverse events and ensure proper reporting Contribute to risk management and post-market surveillance activities Cross-functional collaboration with R&D/Product Development, Marketing and Quality & Regulatory teams. Establish processes, SOPs, and best practices.

Job Requirements: Doctor of Dental Science (US DDS is required) or similar degree (MS, MSD, PhD) required. Possess an active Dental license in the US or Europe required.10+ years in clinical affairs, medical affairs, or clinical development, with leadership experience in managing clinical programs or medical/dental strategy. Experience supporting compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, MDSAP, EU MDR, and GMP.

SKILLS & ABILITIES: Outstanding communication skills, detail-oriented and efficient in time management. Strong medical expertise, regulatory knowledge, project management, and cross-functional leadership. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) to prepare charts, tables, forms, reports, and presentations. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.#LI-SC1IND123Target Market Salary Range: Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.$177,300 - $216,700 Operating Company: Kerr Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Location: United States of America, California, Brea; United States of America, California, Pomona

Type: Full time