KMO Director, Clinical Affairs (Brea, CA)

Kerr Dental; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerr, operating under Envista, seeks a Director of Clinical Affairs to bridge clinical strategy, medical/dental affairs, and regulatory functions. This senior leader will own the clinical evidence lifecycle, CERs/PMCFs, and PMS for regulatory submissions and market access initiatives.

They will drive end-to-end product development, identify opportunities, and collaborate with R&D, marketing, and quality teams to ensure robust safety and performance data throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• DDS or similar degree with advanced degree (MS, MSD, PhD) required (US DDS is required).
• 5+ years in clinical affairs or clinical development with leadership experience.
• Experience supporting FDA, ISO 13485, MDSAP, EU MDR, and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical strategy, trials, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop medical/dental strategy across product lifecycle stages.
• Support regulatory submissions and provide input for IDE/IND/PMAs/510(k) or CE dossiers.
• Oversee trial execution, data review, safety monitoring, and protocol development.
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Quality to align evidence plans.
• Lead publications, abstracts, and presentations; ensure data supports claims.

Skills

Clinical strategy

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Medical/dental expertise

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

DDS or equivalent with advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Director, Clinical Affairs is a senior-level leadership position that bridges clinical strategy, medical/dental affairs, and regulatory/commercial functions.

The Sr. Clinical Research Manager is responsible for defining and executing the overall clinical strategy in Restorative, Endodontics, Orascoptic and Disinfection and making sure that all studies follow regulatory standReards for medical devices.

Actively contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities, evaluating concepts, and supporting end-to-end product development.

Under the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745), the Director of Clinical Affairs will own and oversee the clinical evidence, lifecycle management, and regulatory expectations in risk-focused evidence driven approach for CER’s, PMCF’s and PMS reports.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for clinical strategy and vision, overseeing clinical trials, scientific direction, cross‑functional collaboration, and regulatory compliance.


• Develop and execute medical/dental strategy aligned with product lifecycle stages, ensuring alignment with clinical development, regulatory, and commercial goals.


• Support regulatory submissions with regulatory affairs and ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Provide clinical input for IDE, IND, PMA, 510(k), or CE marking dossiers.


• Oversee clinical trial execution, data review, safety monitoring, and protocol development, often in collaboration with clinical development, biostatistics, and medical operations in accordance with Good Clinical Practices and ISO 14155.


• Serve as the primary medical/dental contact for investigators, ethics committees, and regulatory authorities; represent the company in advisory boards and scientific meetings.


• Partner with commercial, and product management teams to integrate medical/dental insights into market access and go-to-market strategies.


• Manage budgets, study progress, timelines, and track performance metrics, to ensure efficient trial execution.


• Manage CROs, study sites, investigators, and vendors.


• Identify gaps in clinical evidence and plan studies to address them.


• Develop and execute clinical evidence plans (pre- and post-market).


• Conduct post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) or Phase IV studies.


• Support ongoing safety and performance evaluations.


• Serve as a clinical voice in executive decision-making.


• Actively contribute to the innovation pipeline by identifying opportunities, evaluating concepts, and supporting end-to-end product development. Evaluate new technologies, indications, or acquisitions.


• Identify and establish relationships with research institutions, universities, industry experts and Key Opinion Leaders as needed for driving clinical affairs activities.


• Lead scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations.


• Ensure data supports claims, safety, and effectiveness.


• Monitor patient safety and risk/benefit throughout clinical programs.


• Review adverse events and ensure proper reporting


• Contribute to risk management and post-market surveillance activities


• Cross-functional collaboration with R&D/Product Development, Marketing and Quality & Regulatory teams.


• Establish processes, SOPs, and best practices.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) or similar degree with advanced degree (MS, MSD, PhD) required (US DDS is required).


• 5+ years in clinical affairs, medical affairs, or clinical development, with leadership experience in managing clinical programs or medical/dental strategy.


• Experience supporting compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, MDSAP, EU MDR, and GMP.

Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding communication skills, detail-oriented and efficient in time management.


• Strong medical expertise, regulatory knowledge, project management, and cross-functional leadership.


• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.


• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) to prepare charts, tables, forms, reports, and presentations.


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

IND123

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

$177,300 - $216,700

Operating company:Kerr

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