Director, Clinical Research - URO/GYN/SD

Olympus Corporation; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Olympus Corporation is seeking a Director, Clinical Research for the URO portfolio. You will shape clinical strategy, align with regulatory trends, and drive evidence generation for product development, regulatory approval, and reimbursement.

The role includes translating global insights into actionable strategies that accelerate commercialization and adoption. You will lead partnerships, integrate acquisitions within the Olympus framework, and collaborate across MSA, URO business unit, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years medical device industry experience in Clinical Research or Medical Affairs.
• Experience designing and executing global clinical evidence generation programs.
• Ability to lead strategic evidence planning and cross-functional prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead integrated Evidence Generation Strategies across URO lifecycle.
• Provide clinical and scientific leadership for URO technologies.
• Lead global clinical research strategy including study design, endpoint strategy, and data interpretation.
• Oversee publication planning and dissemination activities.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations to ensure successful study execution.
• Engage with external stakeholders, KOLs, and advisory boards.
• Monitor regulatory, reimbursement, and governance changes to shape strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Medical writing & publication

Communication skills

Global time zones coordination

Education

BS degree in life sciences

MA/MS or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Clinical Research governance

Job description

Working Location: Massachusetts, Westborough; Pennsylvania, Center Valley

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers .

Job Description

The Director, Clinical Research of URO a strategic leader within the Clinical Research leadership team, reporting directly to the Global VP, Clinical Research. This role is responsible for shaping and executing the clinical strategy across the URO portfolio, ensuring alignment with global regulatory trends, market access priorities, and innovation goals.

In addition to leading evidence generation strategies for product development, regulatory approval, and reimbursement, this role serves as a clinical thought leader, translating complex global insights into actionable strategies that accelerate commercialization and adoption.

The Director, Clinical Research will also support partnership and business development opportunities, contribute to the integration of acquired businesses within the Olympus framework, and establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. As a critical member of the Clinical Research strategy team, they will collaborate across MSA, URO business unit, and the broader Olympus organization to ensure alignment and impact.

Job Duties

• Develop and lead integrated Evidence Generation Strategies for the URO business aligned with regulatory, HEMA, publication, marketing, and commercial objectives across product lifecycle stages.
• Provide clinical and scientific leadership for URO technologies through strategic evidence planning, cross-functional collaboration, and prioritization of clinical initiatives.
• Lead global clinical research strategy, including oversight of study design, protocol development, endpoint strategy, data interpretation, and evidence dissemination activities.
• Provide strategic direction and scientific oversight to matrixed Clinical Scientists supporting product-level evidence generation and study activities.
• Partner with Clinical Operations leadership to support successful execution of clinical studies while maintaining scientific oversight throughout the study lifecycle.
• Support strategic partnerships, distribution opportunities, acquisitions, and business development initiatives through clinical and scientific leadership.
• Monitor evolving clinical, regulatory, reimbursement, and governance landscapes and translate insights into actionable clinical and business strategies.
• Serve as a scientific ambassador for Olympus through engagement with KOLs, advisory boards, investigator networks, scientific societies, and global congresses.
• Lead publication and scientific communication activities, including manuscripts, conference presentations, publication planning, and evidence dissemination initiatives.
• Oversee investigator initiated trials, collaborative research, and real-world evidence activities, including scientific evaluation, governance, and prioritization aligned with business objectives.
• Provide clinical and scientific review of promotional, advertising, and external communication materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Contribute to Clinical Research leadership initiatives focused on organizational strategy, infrastructure development, SOPs, best practices, talent development, and operational excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• BS degree in life sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years medical device industry experience preferably in Clinical Research or Medical Affairs within biotech industry (preferably in multiple phases and multiple roles).
• Deep expertise in designing and executing global clinical evidence generation programs, including protocol development, study design, endpoint strategy, clinical study report development, and integrated publication planning to support regulatory, reimbursement, scientific, and commercial objectives.
• Ability to think strategically, critically analyse and synthesize complicated data and scientific information.
• Strong consulting, facilitation, and communication skills bridging between scientific and business priorities, to manage effective international and cross-divisional collaboration.
• Experience working in a global cross-functional team (functional/matrix) environment and knowledge and/or experience working with groups with varied cultural backgrounds and learning styles is required.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities focused on hiring, nurturing, and retaining a diverse, world-class team of business professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to work across global time zones and collaborate effectively with international teams, including availability to support meetings and business activities outside standard local working hours as needed.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20%, including weekend and evening travel as needed to support business objectives and ongoing development of physician relationships.

Preferred:

• MA/MS or PhD degree in life sciences or related field.
• Urology (BPH, stone management) experience.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
• 12 Paid Holidays
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
• Paid Educational Assistance
• US Only
• Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks .

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $166,222.00 - $249,334.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com .

You Belong at Olympus

We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations:

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Let’s realize your potential, together.

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