Director, Clinical Development-Oral Healthcare

Job TitleDirector, Clinical Development-Oral HealthcareJob DescriptionAs the Director, Clinical Development, you are responsible for functional/strategic leadership of Senior Clinical professionals, driving clinical evidence programs, conceptualization and execution of innovative strategies for evidence generation to drive transformative business growth and position Philips Oral Healthcare organization as a leader in evidence-based decision-making. Your role:Spearheads the development and execution of comprehensive clinical research programs in collaboration with clinical, academic, and industry partners, overseeing the largest and most complex initiatives.Lead, mentor, and inspire a clinical team of 5 members based in the Netherlands (Eindhoven/Drachten) managing both individual performances and organizational goals.Responsible for comprehensive planning activities, including workforce structuring, budgetary planning, and the implementation of methodological innovations to drive organizational excellence.Accountable for the strategic interpretation and dissemination of evidence derived from clinical development endeavors, engaging with regulatory bodies and influential stakeholders to shape policy and industry standards.Manages the Clinical Affairs Annual Operating Plan (AOP), overseeing fiscal allocations, resource distribution, and expenditure priorities to optimize operational efficiency and strategic agility.Based on experience leads one or multiple clinical affairs disciplines; clinical development, medical writing, clinical research, clinical programming.Shapes strategies and value propositions within own area of expertise, leveraging insights to drive innovation and define organizational priorities.Maintains and actively builds networks within the specific domain, collaborating with senior stakeholders both within Philips and across the broader ecosystem and represents Philips internally and externally as an ambassador for Clinical Affairs.Empowers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to orchestrate the delivery of dynamic clinical evidence programs, ensuring alignment with strategic imperatives and industry-leading practices.You're the right fit if:You have a minimum of 10+ years of experience in designing, executing and overseeing Clinical Research/Development within FDA regulated medical Device/MedTech environments and deep understanding of Health Care Research methodology, relevant regulations, laws, and guidance in major markets such as EU, USA, UK, AUS, Japan and China.You have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in Strategic/Functional leadership, of Clinical teams/organizations, including mentoring, budgeting, training, succession planning, hiring, performance management and technical/professional development of team members.You have proven experience working within a complex organizational structure, demonstrating the ability to navigate and manage multifaceted processes, relationships, and workflows effectively.You have the proven ability to effectively manage and engage with internal/external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment across teams and departments, paired with strong change management skills to successfully implement and guide organizational transformations.You have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Life Science or comparable disciplines. (Medical Biology, Biomedical Sciences or Medicine is highly preferred)You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this Clinical position.How we work together:We believe that we are better together than a part. For our Office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an Office-based role.About Philips:We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody, everywhere, has access to the quality of healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.Learn more about our business.Discover our rich and exciting history.Learn more about our purpose.Learn more about our culture.Philips Transparency Details:The pay range for this position in Bothell, WA is $192,000 to $306,000At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. Additional Information:US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bothell, WA.May travel up to 10%#LI-PH1This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.Job SummaryJob number: 584286Date posted : 2026-06-05Profession: Clinical & Medical Affairs, Medical Safety, HEMAREmployment type: Full time