Manager, Clinical, Poland

Align Technology; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Multisport card

Private life insurance

Meal subsidies

Job summary

Align Technology is seeking a Head of Clinical for Poland to lead and develop the clinical team, focusing on high-quality clinical education and alignment with commercial goals. The successful candidate will have 6-10 years of clinical experience, including leadership and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

This role involves managing educational programs and driving clinical confidence while fostering relationships with orthodontists and general practitioners.

Additional benefits include private medical care, a Multisport card, and more.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in clinical roles, with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Proven track record in clinical education and team management.
• Ability to travel up to 50% within the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor Clinical team across Poland.
• Deliver and oversee clinical education programs.
• Monitor and report on clinical KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical education

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluency in English

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Dentistry or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to be the Head of Clinical for Poland and be part of the Poland commercial Management team? The Manager, Clinical is responsible for leading and developing the clinical team across Poland ensuring high-quality clinical education, support, and strategic alignment with commercial goals. This role drives clinical excellence, fosters customer confidence, and supports the integration of Invisalign and iTero systems through targeted training and relationship management.

Department: Clinical

Location: EMEA-Poland

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor Clinical Liaisons, Clinical Relations & Education Specialists/Managers, and Clinical iTero Trainers in Poland
• Oversee onboarding, performance development, and succession planning
• Ensure alignment with EMEA-wide clinical strategies and local commercial leaders
• Work cross-functionally with other functional managers to drive innovation, customer experience, and achieve business targets
• Recruit, staff, and train Clinical Liaison and Clinical iTero Trainers to support ongoing clinical support needs
• Propose ideas for team development and clinical role enhancement
• Ensure ownership, action to resolution, backup, and contingency within the team
• Actively participate in the new hire recruitment process

Clinical Education & Support

• Deliver and oversee clinical education programs for orthodontists and general practitioners
• Support strategic relationships with universities, external partners, and key opinion leaders
• Ensure scientific accuracy and relevance of educational content and promotional materials
• Manage and oversee university strategy and execution
• Manage and oversee speakers and key opinion leaders strategy and execution
• Provide assistance including clinical training to the local sales organization
• Provide input to research and development to improve existing products/services and develop new ones

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to drive clinical confidence and product adoption
• Collaborate with regional and global clinical leaders to align on best practices and innovation
• Collaborate cross-functionally on the regional strategy and create functional plans accordingly
• Share Clinical Relations & Education strategy
• Co-travel with the field clinical liaison team to coach them and gather clinical insights from customers

Operational Excellence

• Monitor and report on clinical KPIs, team impact, and strategic initiatives
• Lead change management efforts related to reporting lines, team structure, and role evolution
• Continuously identify and drive improvement initiatives through people, process, and systems/tools
• Obtain and maintain appropriate knowledge level of employees on products and processes through training and development
• Handle difficult customer situations and ensure resolution
• Provide ideas and suggestions to improve the overall business, customer experience, and clinical treatments

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and clinical integrity

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Master’s degree in Dentistry or related clinical field; postgraduate education in Orthodontics or Healthcare Management preferred
• Minimum 6–10 years of experience in clinical roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
• Proven track record in clinical education, team management, and cross-functional collaboration
• Fluent in English and local language; additional languages are a plus

Preferred Skills

• Strategic thinking and stakeholder management
• Strong communication and leadership presence
• Ability to work effectively across functions and geographies
• Data-driven decision-making and process orientation
• Efficient at managing competing demands including prioritization and responsiveness
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% within the region
• Skill in establishing priorities and handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Action-oriented and results-driven
• Demonstrating leadership and influencing skills
• Solid problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Appropriate sense of urgency
• Strong MS Office knowledge

Job Benefits

Align Technology, in addition to statutory benefits, provides a comprehensive set of perks designed to support employee comfort and professional development. Available benefits include, among others: private medical care through Luxmed, a Multisport card, private life insurance, a social fund, meal subsidies, and discounts on company products. The range of additional benefits may vary depending on the position level, nature of work, and work location.

Information regarding compensation policies and salary ranges for this position can be found in the Compensation Policy available under the Corporate Disclaimers section of our careers site: https://jobs.aligntech.com/corporate-disclaimers

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Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.