Vice President, Clinical Affairs - Medical Devices #0405MM

Our client, a global medical devices company, is seeking a Vice President, Clinical Affairs to lead enterprise clinical strategy across new product development, global submissions, and lifecycle evidence generation. This executive will shape the clinical affairs vision, build scalable operating models, and ensure clinical programs support business priorities, regulatory objectives, and product claims in a highly regulated environment.This is an ideal opportunity for a senior leader who can operate strategically and executionally, partner effectively across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Medical Affairs, and Commercial, and build high-performing teams in a matrixed global organization.Key Responsibilities Define and lead the global clinical affairs strategy across the product portfolio. Oversee clinical evidence planning for product development, market expansion, and lifecycle initiatives. Guide clinical study strategy, execution oversight, and external partner governance. Ensure clinical deliverables support regulatory submissions, product labeling, risk management, and post-market commitments. Partner with executive leadership on portfolio prioritization, evidence investment, and capability building. Lead and develop a distributed clinical affairs team while strengthening tools, processes, and governance. Support inspection readiness, audit response, and ongoing compliance with applicable regulations and standards.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, clinical, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred. Significant clinical affairs leadership experience in medical devices or another highly regulated product environment. Deep knowledge of clinical evidence generation, clinical operations, regulatory submissions, and quality/compliance expectations. Experience leading global, cross-functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders. Demonstrated success building scalable clinical organizations and improving operating rigor.Benefits$255,000 - $320,000 base salary, plus annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Commitment to Diversity: Keller Executive Search and its clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected. Reasonable Accommodations: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and pregnant individuals. We engage in an interactive process to determine effective, reasonable accommodations. Compensation Information: For client positions, compensation information is available in the job post. If not provided, it will be shared during the interview process in accordance with applicable laws. When required by law, salary ranges will be included in job postings. Actual salary may depend on skills, experience, and comparison to current employees in similar roles. Salary ranges may vary based on role and location. Compliance with Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Workplace Harassment: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. E-Verify Participation: Keller Executive Search and/or our clients may participate in E-Verify. Information about E-Verify participation will be provided during the application process where applicable. Privacy and Pay Equity: California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect for recruiting and employment purposes, please review our Privacy Policy at . Colorado, Nevada, New York City, California, and Washington Residents: Compensation information is available in the job post or will be provided during the interview process if not initially available. Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to pay equity and conduct periodic pay equity analyses in accordance with applicable laws. State-Specific Information: Rhode Island: We do not request or require salary history from applican