Director, Clinical Research — Urology Strategy & Leadership

Laborie Medical Technologies Corp; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborie is seeking a Director, Clinical Research to set the strategic direction and oversee clinical evidence generation for Laborie’s Urology Global Business Unit, including Optilume products. Lead a team of clinical research professionals and partner across Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, Product Management, Marketing and Quality to align evidence strategies with business goals.

This role drives multi-year clinical programs supporting product development, regulatory submissions,

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.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Decision making

Problem solving

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree (scientific/clinical/healthcare)

Job description

Laborie is seeking a Director, Clinical Research to set the strategic direction and oversee clinical evidence generation for Laborie’s Urology Global Business Unit, including Optilume products. Lead a team of clinical research professionals and partner across Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Medical Affairs, Product Management, Marketing and Quality to align evidence strategies with business goals.

This role drives multi-year clinical programs supporting product development, regulatory submissions,