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ATEC Spine

Director, Clinical Research & Strategy

ATEC Spine, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002

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ATEC Spine has an exciting opportunity for the

Director of Clinical Research & Strategy

as a member of the Scientific Affairs team located in Carlsbad, California. The Scientific Affairs team is responsible for regulatory, testing, and research activities supporting the company's initiatives. The Clinical Research function involves planning, coordinating, and overseeing preclinical and clinical research studies, as well as large-scale data collection in partnership with surgical practice partners. The role defines the strategic direction, resources, and manages the execution of the company's clinical evidence strategy, including site-initiated and sponsored research studies and registry data collection. The Director acts as a liaison between ATEC and research partners, advocating for the company's mission, and implementing process improvements to enable sites to succeed. Internally, the role collaborates with scientific teams, product marketing, development, and field representatives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develops strategies to demonstrate product value through clinical studies. Integrates multi-modal clinical data for predictive modeling. Builds relationships with key opinion leaders and research institutions. Oversees research agreements and project execution from start to finish. Contributes to scientific dissemination through presentations and publications. Maintains engagement with scientific community through conferences and literature review. Collaborates with internal teams for technical support and alignment. Provides clinical insights to research and development projects. Supports marketing with clinical data and strategies. Manages project budgets and timelines. Identifies evidence needs aligned with business goals. Defines and operationalizes real-world evidence strategies. Champions inclusion of outcomes in study designs. Hires and manages clinical research staff. Fosters team development.

Minimum Requirements Knowledge of healthcare and medical device industries. Established publication record in clinical research. Proficiency in literature review and data evaluation. Experience with external stakeholder collaboration. Understanding of ethical conduct in clinical investigations (ICH/GCP, CFR). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong relational, project management, and problem-solving skills. Fluent in statistical analysis and data visualization. Organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to prioritize workflow in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated and able to work independently within a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Willingness to travel as needed.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a science field required; MS or PhD preferred. Minimum of 10 years in medical device industry, spine experience a plus; management experience preferred.

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