Associate Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs

• Serve as a clinical and scientific expert in general surgery, video and imaging platforms, and operating room integration products
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure clinical accuracy and sound medical decision-making throughout the product lifecycle
• Lead and support medical safety initiatives, including post-market surveillance, product recalls, and risk assessments to safeguard patient care
• Engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), facilitate advisory boards, and lead scientific and educational programs to advance product knowledge and adoption
• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs to assess and communicate clinical evidence, literature, and research insights that guide strategic decisions
• Provide medical input for product development, regulatory submissions, and educational content for healthcare professionals
• Represent KARL STORZ in external scientific forums and peer-to-peer clinical discussions while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and professionalism

• MD or DO degree required
• 8+ years of surgical experience, including residency training (general surgery or closely related specialty preferred)
• Strong foundation in medical device technology, clinical evaluation, and patient safety principles
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse internal and external audiences
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills
• able to thrive in dynamic, cross-functional settings

Experience engaging with KOLs, advisory boards, or scientific education programs preferred

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too
• 3 weeks vacation, 11 holidays plus paid sick time
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave
• includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre-imbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually