Senior Director, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs

Education Cynosure is well positioned competitively to lead and transform the medical aesthetics industry. We are guided by our belief that this is a purpose-driven business, which improves patient’s lives and improves practitioner’s livelihoods. We are passionate about driving a healthy and growing medical aesthetics industry with leading-edge marketing which inspires consumers to engage in medical aesthetics. We are the leader in science-based technology which elevates the standard of care for consumers. We are relentlessly focused on being the undisputed innovation leader, addressing the growing demand for consumer treatments across all demographics. We are committed to building and strengthening our unmatched global footprint, with direct employees on five continents and in 15 countries and growing, and distributor partners serving over 130 countries. We put our people first and believe personal development drives business development. We love our customers and strive give them the leading-edge technology, service, marketing support and clinical education to improve their patient’s outcomes and to improve their livelihoods. We are passionate about driving a healthy and growing medical aesthetics industry with leading-edge marketing which inspires consumers to engage in medical aesthetics. We are the leader in science-based technology which elevates the standard of care for consumers. We are relentlessly focused on being the undisputed innovation leader, addressing the growing demand for consumer treatments across all demographics. We are committed to building and strengthening our unmatched global footprint, with direct employees on five continents and in 15 countries and growing, and distributor partners serving over 130 countries. We put our people first and believe personal development drives business development. We love our customers and strive give them the leading-edge technology, service, marketing support and clinical education to improve their patient’s outcomes and to improve their livelihoods. At Cynosure, we look for people who make an impact and encourage everyone to lead, create, and add value. In turn, we invest in our team to grow people’s careers and build upon our high-performance and culture-oriented organization. We work together as one team, winning together. As we grow our global team, there is no better time to join us. As a market leader in medical aesthetics, Cynosure has over 25 years developing, manufacturing, and marketing products for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medical spas, and healthcare practitioners. With the aesthetic industry’s most comprehensive product portfolio, our offerings span several categories including skin revitalization, body contouring, hair removal, and women’s health. Our mission is to set Cynosure customers up for success shaping future leaders of the aesthetics industry and helping everyone who uses our technologies discover their version of beautiful. Learn more about us by following our LinkedIn and Instagram sites and please visit us at Job Summary The Sr. Director, Global Clinical Development & Medical Affairs is responsible for leading Cynosure Lutronic's global clinical organization and driving the company's clinical evidence strategy across the entire product lifecycle. This executive oversees all aspects of clinical development, medical affairs, investigator engagement, publications, clinical education, and evidence generation—from early feasibility studies through post-market research—to ensure the company's innovations are supported by robust clinical evidence and translated into physician adoption and commercial success. As the company's senior clinical leader, this individual partners closely with R&D, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Commercial, and Executive Leadership to shape product strategy, guide evidence generation, build global clinical partnerships, and strengthen Cynosure Lutronic's position as the trusted scientific leader in energy-based devices. The ideal candidate combines deep scientific expertise with exceptional organizational leadership, building and developing a world-class global clinical organization that delivers operational excellence while advancing innovation, physician confidence, and patient outcomes. Essential Duties And Responsibilities The incumbent may be asked to perform other function‑related activities in addition to the below‑mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs. Global Clinical Leadership Develop and execute the Company's global Clinical Development and Medical Affairs strategy in support of innovation, regulatory, and commercial objectives. Lead and continuously evolve a high‑performing global clinical organization, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, innovation, and operational rigor. Establish global clinical governance, operating standards, quality systems, and best practices across all clinical activities. Develop organizational capabilities, succession planning, and talent development within the Clinical Development organization. Clinical Development & Evidence Generation Own the Company's global clinical evidence roadmap across the entire product lifecycle. Oversee the planning and execution of early feasibility, pilot, pivotal, post‑market, and real‑world evidence studies. Ensure clinical investments are aligned with portfolio priorities, business strategy, and unmet clinical needs. Guide clinical study design, protocol development, endpoint selection, statistical planning, and evidence‑generation strategy. Medical Affairs & Scientific Leadership Provide scientific leadership across product development and commercialization. Lead the development of clinical evidence strategies supporting product claims, regulatory submissions, publications, physician education, and commercial differentiation. Ensure medical integrity and scientific accuracy across clinical, educational, and commercial initiatives. Monitor emerging clinical trends, treatment paradigms, and competitive technologies to inform innovation and evidence strategies. Professional Engagement & Scientific Partnerships Build and maintain a global network of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, academic institutions, and professional societies. Oversee physician engagement activities including advisory boards, investigator meetings, scientific roundtables, speaker development, and research collaborations. Foster long‑term strategic partnerships that strengthen the Company's clinical leadership and accelerate physician adoption. Cross‑Functional Leadership Partner with R&D, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Commercial, and Executive Leadership to align clinical evidence generation with business, innovation, and commercialization priorities. Provide strategic clinical leadership across product development, regulatory submissions, product launches, and lifecycle management. Ensure clinical evidence supports product differentiation, physician adoption, and commercial success. Organizational Excellence Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing global Clinical Development and Medical Affairs organization. Oversee departmental budgets, resource planning, clinical operations, and portfolio execution to ensure projects are delivered with scientific rigor, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. Establish performance metrics, governance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize organizational effectiveness and clinical execution. Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MPH, or MS) strongly preferred. Experience ☒ 15+ years relevant experience Specific Related Experience 15+ years of progressive experience in Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, or related leadership roles within the medical device or healthcare industry. 5+ years of experience leading global clinical organizations and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated success overseeing international clinical studies across the full product lifecycle. Extensive knowledge of FDA, MDR, ISO 14155, GCP, and global clinical research regulations. Experience engaging and managing HCP investigators, clinical sites, and KOL relationships in the context of clinical research or evidence generation programs. Experience in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Medical Aesthetics, or Energy-Based Devices. Proven ability to influence executive leadership and lead complex cross‑functional initiatives. Skills Executive leadership and organizational development Medical Affairs and scientific communications KOL engagement and stakeholder management Strategic planning and business acumen Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities Ability to influence across complex global matrix organizations Physical Demands The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Other (please specify) – Travel Expectations – 35%

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