What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Clinical Affairs position at Mobia Medical?
About Mobia Medical
Mobia Medical is a commercial-stage medtech company delivering breakthrough stroke recovery solutions. The company’s Vivistim® Paired VNS™ Therapy is the first and only FDA-approved implantable solution designed to improve function in chronic ischemic stroke survivors with moderate to severe upper limb impairments. Vivistim® Paired VNS™ Therapy combines targeted vagus nerve stimulation with functional movement to promote neuroplasticity and improve the brain’s ability to relearn motor skills. Mobia Medical is mobilizing patients, providers, and care partners to establish a better way forward in stroke care.
About The Role
The Director, Clinical Affairs is a key leadership role responsible for driving the clinical strategy and execution that supports the continued growth and evolution of our therapy. This individual will lead the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical studies, including post-market research, investigator-initiated studies, and future indication expansion efforts.
As a cross-functional leader, you will partner closely with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure clinical evidence supports product adoption, lifecycle management, and long-term business objectives.
What You'll Do
Lead clinical strategy and innovation
Mobia Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Benefits
Mobia Medical provides a comprehensive benefits program to employees. It includes medical, dental and vision plans along with an FSA. Employees may participate in the company 401(k) plan with company matching. The company offers an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) program and approximately 18 paid company holidays per year.
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Mobia Medical is a commercial-stage medtech company delivering breakthrough stroke recovery solutions. The company’s Vivistim® Paired VNS™ Therapy is the first and only FDA-approved implantable solution designed to improve function in chronic ischemic stroke survivors with moderate to severe upper limb impairments. Vivistim® Paired VNS™ Therapy combines targeted vagus nerve stimulation with functional movement to promote neuroplasticity and improve the brain’s ability to relearn motor skills. Mobia Medical is mobilizing patients, providers, and care partners to establish a better way forward in stroke care.
About The Role
The Director, Clinical Affairs is a key leadership role responsible for driving the clinical strategy and execution that supports the continued growth and evolution of our therapy. This individual will lead the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical studies, including post-market research, investigator-initiated studies, and future indication expansion efforts.
As a cross-functional leader, you will partner closely with Regulatory, Medical Affairs, R&D, Quality, and Commercial teams to ensure clinical evidence supports product adoption, lifecycle management, and long-term business objectives.
What You'll Do
Lead clinical strategy and innovation
- Design and oversee clinical programs including new indication studies, post-market studies, registries, and real-world evidence initiatives
- Provide strategic input into future clinical development plans and feasibility assessments
- Oversee all phases of clinical studies, including protocol development, site selection, monitoring, data integrity, and study close-out
- Manage CROs, vendors, and consultants to ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensure adherence to GCP, ISO 14155, FDA, and international clinical research standards
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs on submissions, regulatory responses, and post-approval commitments
- Work with Medical Affairs and Commercial teams to translate clinical data into scientific messaging and education
- Partner with R&D to provide clinical insights that inform product enhancements and next-generation technologies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and investigators
- Contribute to scientific publications, abstracts, and conference presentations
- Develop, mentor, and grow a clinical team aligned with company growth
- Manage clinical budgets, timelines, and resource planning
- Establish scalable clinical processes and infrastructure
- Advanced degree in life sciences, clinical research, engineering, nursing, or related field (PhD, MD, MS, or equivalent)
- 10 years of clinical research experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within medical devices or neuromodulation
- Proven experience leading multicenter clinical studies (pivotal and/or post-market)
- Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP, ISO 14155, and global clinical research standards
- Demonstrated success managing CROs and external vendors
- Experience in neuromodulation, neurorehabilitation, stroke, or implantable medical devices
- Background supporting post-approval studies or label expansion
- Experience working in a growth-stage or entrepreneurial medical device environment
- A strategic thinker who can translate clinical insights into business impact
- A collaborative leader who builds strong cross-functional partnerships
- An effective communicator with strong scientific writing and presentation skills
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Mobia Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Benefits
Mobia Medical provides a comprehensive benefits program to employees. It includes medical, dental and vision plans along with an FSA. Employees may participate in the company 401(k) plan with company matching. The company offers an unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) program and approximately 18 paid company holidays per year.
Apply now