Director, Medical Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

We are a global team of like-minded Med-Tech professionals focused on patient centric solutions in a collaborative environment leading to excellent outcomes. We have developed an advanced and unique heart failure therapy technology in the BrioVAD® Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS). We are introducing the BrioVAD LVAS to Heart Failure clinicians for use with the large number of indicated and untreated patients who could benefit from chronic mechanical circulatory support. The initiation of our INNOVATE™ Trial in the US is only the beginning. We are building a team to develop advanced technology intended to further improve patient outcomes, increase therapy acceptance, and enabling chronic MCS therapy to be accessible to more patients across the globe.

Job Summary

The Director, Medical Affairs will play a critical role in shaping BrioHealth’s scientific and clinical communication strategy. Serving as a key bridge between R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams, this role will drive dissemination of scientific evidence, strengthen investigator and KOL engagement, and advance the company’s global publication and education initiatives.

Reporting to the Vice President, Medical Affairs, the Director will oversee BrioHealth’s publication and presentation programs across both U.S. and international activities.

Responsibilities

Scientific Communication & Publications

• Manage the Publication Committee (CTee): Oversee publication planning, authorship strategy, and manuscript review process in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Journal Watch: Curate and summarize the most relevant peer-reviewed publications for internal distribution to ensure the organization remains up-to-date on emerging science and trends.
• Journal Club: Organize and manage regular (monthly or bimonthly) Journal Club sessions to foster cross-functional learning among client-facing, clinical, and R&D teams.
• Data Sharing & Transparency: Define and maintain BrioHealth’s data sharing plan, ensuring compliance with business goals, ethical standards, and global regulatory requirements.
• Medical Guidelines: Lead development of device management and patient management guidelines in alignment with evolving clinical data and post-market insights.

External Engagement & Representation

• Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Principal Investigators (PIs), professional societies, and advisory boards to strengthen BrioHealth’s scientific visibility.
• Represent BrioHealth at major medical conferences, symposia, and professional forums.
• Partner with investigators on sub-studies, data presentations, and publication opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Liaise closely with:

• Clinical Engineering – Ensure consistency between product development, clinical application, and feedback integration.
• Clinical Affairs – Collaborate on sub-study protocols, data management, and trial execution.
• Sales and Marketing – Align scientific communications with commercial messaging, field training, and market education.
• Training and Education – Maintain accurate, current, and compliant medical content for internal and external training programs.
• European Activities – Coordinate with regional teams to ensure global alignment on medical communication and data dissemination.
• Data Insights – Support development and interpretation of medical dashboards, data visualization, and performance metrics.

Leadership & Strategy

• Build collaborative partnerships across internal functions to ensure consistency and quality in scientific messaging.
• Contribute to annual medical affairs strategy planning, including publication timelines, resource allocation, and budget oversight.
• Ensure all medical communications are compliant with internal SOPs and external regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN) in a clinical or scientific discipline, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs with a strong foundation in medical device development, clinical trial support, and scientific communication; experience with cardiovascular or Class III implantable devices preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing publications, data dissemination, or medical communication programs in a regulated environment.
• Proven ability to engage with KOLs, advisory boards, and clinical investigators to translate evidence into clinical practice and education.
• Strong knowledge of Good Publication Practice (GPP), authorship standards, and ethical data-sharing principles.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex clinical and scientific data into clear, actionable messages.
• Experienced in cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-growing organization.