Director of Clinical Enablement

medtechrec; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus on request

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

medtechrec in Philadelphia, a leading medical technology company in orthopedics, seeks a Director of Clinical Enablement to build and lead a world-class education function, advancing the next stage of commercial growth.

You will design scalable training, lead national clinical education and field teams, partner with sales to address gaps, cultivate KOL relationships, and drive successful launches of new orthopedic technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in orthopedics or surgical medical devices.
• Strong background in clinical education and sales enablement.
• Deep knowledge of US orthopedic market and surgical workflows.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the clinical enablement strategy for the US orthopedic business.
• Lead national clinical education and field clinical organization.
• Design scalable training and certification programs for field teams and clinicians.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to close clinical capability gaps.
• Build relationships with surgeons and KOLs to inform education strategies.
• Lead clinical enablement for new product launches to support commercialization.
• Create and manage surgeon education initiatives, including workshops and cadaver labs.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical education

Sales enablement

Field clinical leadership

KOL relationships

Surgical workflows

US orthopedic market

Product launch support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced clinical qualification

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a leading medical technology company at the forefront of the orthopedic sector. They are dedicated to developing innovative solutions that improve surgical outcomes and patient care.

Following a period of significant investment and with a strong pipeline of new products, they are seeking a Director of Clinical Enablement to build and lead a world-class education function, supporting the next stage of their commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and executing the clinical enablement strategy for the US orthopedic business, aligning it with key commercial objectives.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the national clinical education and field clinical organisation.
• Designing and delivering scalable training and certification programmes for field-based commercial teams and clinical specialists.
• Collaborating with sales leadership to identify clinical capability gaps and enhance team performance with new technologies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and orthopaedic surgeons to inform education strategies.
• Leading all clinical enablement activities for new product launches to ensure successful commercialisation.
• Creating and managing surgeon education initiatives, including workshops, cadaver labs, and peer-to-peer events.

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

We are seeking candidates with:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience within the orthopedics or surgical medical device industry.
• A significant background in clinical education, professional education, sales enablement, or field clinical leadership.
• A deep understanding of the US orthopedic market, surgical workflows, and technology adoption processes.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, including managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Proven experience supporting the commercial launch of new medical technologies.
• A Bachelor's degree as a minimum qualification.

Desirable Experience

• Experience building and scaling clinical education programmes across geographically dispersed teams.
• Credibility and experience working directly with surgeons, KOLs, and senior clinical stakeholders.
• An advanced clinical, scientific, or business qualification.

Why Join?

This Is An Opportunity To

• Take on a senior, highly visible leadership role at the intersection of clinical, commercial, and product strategy.
• Build and shape a best‑in‑class clinical enablement function and establish it as a key commercial advantage for the business.
• Directly influence the successful adoption of cutting‑edge orthopedic technologies across the US market.
• Translate clinical excellence into commercial success and drive measurable improvements in field execution and surgeon proficiency.

Package

• Base salary: $170,000 - $210,000
• Bonus: Available on request
• Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is available
• Location: Philadelphia, PA
• Travel requirements: Approximately 40-60% across the US