Senior Director of Medical Affairs

B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.

Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs. To learn more about B. Braun Medical, visit

Position Summary

B. Braun is seeking a strategic and influential Senior Director, Medical Affairs to lead Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance across North America. This executive leader will drive clinical and safety strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with R&D, Regulatory, Commercial, and Global Medical Affairs teams to shape product development and lifecycle management. The ideal candidate combines deep scientific expertise with strong leadership, sound medical judgment, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance teams across the U.S. and Canada.
• Develop and execute clinical study plans and publication strategies for new and existing products.
• Serve as the Local Safety Officer (LSO), providing oversight of adverse event assessments and regulatory reporting decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Partner with global and cross-functional teams to drive clinical evidence generation and product strategy.
• Provide medical and scientific leadership to support regulatory, commercial, and product development initiatives.
• Mentor and develop leaders while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and long-range strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, or PhD required.
• 10–15 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, or related life sciences functions.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and leaders.
• Experience with pre-market and post-market clinical evidence generation, preferably within medical devices or combination products.
• Proven success leading in a matrixed, global organization.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, regulatory requirements, and drug/device safety.

Key Skills

• Strategic leadership and executive presence.
• Expertise in clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making skills in complex, high-impact situations.
• Ability to drive operational excellence and organizational change.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with a preference for candidates located in the Northeast or Eastcoast; relocation assistance within continental US available.
• Onsite presence required at least three days per week.
• Up to 30% domestic travel.
• Fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with significant interaction across global teams and senior leadership.

Salary Range: $250,000-$300,000

The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.

B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about B. Braun and our safety healthcare products or view a listing of our employment opportunities, please visit us on the internet at .

Through its “Sharing Expertise®” initiative, B. Braun promotes best practices for continuous improvement of healthcare products and services.

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