What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs position at KARL STORZ North America?
Location: El Segundo, CA | Goleta, CA | Stafford, TX | Auburn, Charlton, Franklin, MA
Up to 30% Travel
Why you will love this role:
Advance Surgical Innovation Through Clinical Insight.
At KARL STORZ, we are dedicated to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge surgical innovation. As Associate Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs (MSA), you will play a key role in connecting clinical practice with product innovation, providing scientific, clinical, and strategic expertise to support the safe and effective use of our medical technologies.
What you will be doing:
Up to 30% Travel
Why you will love this role:
Advance Surgical Innovation Through Clinical Insight.
At KARL STORZ, we are dedicated to improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge surgical innovation. As Associate Medical Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs (MSA), you will play a key role in connecting clinical practice with product innovation, providing scientific, clinical, and strategic expertise to support the safe and effective use of our medical technologies.
What you will be doing:
- 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.
- KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany’s renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, we’ve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in minimally invasive surgery and OR integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike. With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 1,800 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities manage costs, streamline operations, and deliver positive patient outcomes. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff, unified by the desire to foster positive change in the world. Because it’s not just about the tools we create, it’s about the lives we change, together.