Senior Manager, Clinical R&D - Joints Robotics

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Remote (US)

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Clinical R&D — Joints Robotics to join our Orthopaedics team. This is a remote position, but our ideal candidate will be based in Boston, MA or Warsaw, IN. There may be travel required up to 20%.

Purpose

This role will lead clinical research and development for joint robotics products across the DePuy Synthes portfolio, as well as, own clinical strategy, clinical inputs to R&D, complaints handling investigations, execution oversight, data interpretation and external scientific communication to support product development, regulatory submissions, and adoption by surgeons and health systems.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute clinical R&D strategy for joints robotics (pre-market inputs and post-market rolls outs and investigations).

Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, regulatory, quality, clinical affairs, marketing, and commercial to align clinical plans with product and regulatory objectives.

Assist in gathering voice of customers from the field and potential future users.

Help distil clinical and commercial inputs towards new product development.

lead the clinical field investigations pipeline and execution.

Lead the new product roll out R&D support to the field and R&D support to train the trainers.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree OR surgical Medical degree equivalent.

4+ years of relevant experience in medical surgical field and/or device clinical research, R&D, or clinical operations.

Surgical/clinical exposure (OR observation or engagement with high-volume surgeons)

Preferred Qualifications

7+ years of relevant experience in medical device clinical research, R&D, or clinical operations, with proven experience supporting product development (manufacturing or pure clinical roles OK if demonstrated cross-functional impact).

Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and external clinical partners.

Prior direct experience in orthopedics, joint replacement, or surgical robotics.

Working knowledge of regulatory pathways (FDA, EU MDR, other regional regulators) and clinical compliance (GCP).

experience with budgeting and resource forecasting. -

Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability.

Influential communicator and collaborator across technical and clinical stakeholders.

Patient outcomes focused.

Ability to lead and grow a high-performing team.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.