Director, Clinical Research Urology

Laborie; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

401k

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Cigna Healthy Workforce

Job summary

Laborie is seeking a Director, Clinical Research to set the strategic direction and oversee clinical evidence generation for the Urology Global Business Unit. You will lead a team of clinical professionals and partner with Regulatory, R&D, Medical Affairs, and Marketing to align evidence strategies with business goals.

You will drive multi-year programs supporting product innovation, regulatory submissions, indication expansion, and lifecycle management while fostering scientific rigor and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a scientific/clinical/biomedical, engineering, or related healthcare discipline.
• Extensive experience in Clinical Research/Clinical Affairs within medical devices.
• Proven leadership of clinical research teams and programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive clinical strategy and evidence-generation roadmap for Laborie’s Urology portfolio.
• Lead multi-year clinical programs supporting product development, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management.
• Build, mentor, and manage Clinical Project Managers, Clinical Scientists, and professionals.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, Product Management, Marketing, Quality, and Post-Market Surveillance.
• Represent Laborie with key opinion leaders and external partners worldwide.
• Influence executive decisions through clinical insights and evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific/clinical/biomedical/engineering

Job description

We believe that great healthcare is an essential safeguard of human dignity.

At Laborie, we know the work we do matters – it’s what fuels our motivation and contributes to our success. If you’re ready to make a positive impact in the lives of patients across the globe, we’d like to meet you.

We support and empower our employees to grow their careers in an environment that encourages a sense of belonging and a connection to doing good. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves to make our goals a reality and work together to solve for our customers. We reward and recognize our employees based on our values of Aspire to Greatness, Respect All, Own It, Working Together, Persist with Passion.

Who We’re Looking For:

As a key member of the Clinical Affairs team, the Director, Clinical Research will be responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of clinical evidence generation activities supporting Laborie’s Urology Global Business Unit . The Director will lead a team of clinical research professionals and is accountable for the development and execution of clinical strategies that support product development, regulatory approvals, indication expansion, market adoption, lifecycle management, and long-term business growth.

About the Role:

• Lead the clinical strategy and evidence-generation roadmap for Laborie's Urology franchise, including Optilume Stricture, Optilume BPH, and diagnostic and therapeutic product portfolios.
• Drive the development and execution of multi-year clinical programs that support product innovation, regulatory submissions, indication expansion, and lifecycle management.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team of Clinical Project Managers, Clinical Scientists, and clinical research professionals while fostering a culture of scientific rigor and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, Product Management, Marketing, Quality, and Post-Market Surveillance to align clinical evidence strategies with business objectives.
• Represent Laborie with key opinion leaders, investigators, professional societies, research organizations, and external partners worldwide.
• Influence executive decision-making through the application of clinical insights, competitive intelligence, and evidence-based recommendations that drive franchise growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, clinical, biomedical, engineering, or related healthcare discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in Clinical Research, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, or a related function within the medical device industry .
• 5+ years of people leadership experience managing clinical research professionals and/or managers .
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, project management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD, or equivalent).
• Experience in urology, pelvic health, interventional therapies, drug-device combination products, or related medical device markets .
• Experience supporting both product development and commercially marketed medical devices .

Why Laborie:

Our Mission every day is to operate as a world-class specialist medical company making and advancing technologies that preserve and restore human dignity. We do that today by helping people with pelvic and gastrointestinal conditions live normal lives, and by helping mothers and babies have safe deliveries.

• Paid time off and paid volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Company Funded Contributions
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Parental Leave and Adoption Services
• Health and Wellness Programs and Events
• Awarded 202 5 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation Gold Level

Laborie provides equal employment opportunities and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Laborie is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our services, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities.