VP of Clinical Strategy and Global Education

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Job Description

Summary :

As the Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Global Education, this leader is responsible for :

Leading educational events and user meetings that showcase the clinical differentiation of our products, ensuring alignment with the Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) vision and priorities.

Providing clinical expertise to support clinical study design, grant evaluations, and collaborative projects, working closely with the CMO and Leadership team

Serving as a trusted clinical voice for product development teams, potentially acting as a Clinical Product Development lead to guide product innovation and ensure alignment with user needs.

Supporting Voice of Customer (VOC) initiatives, contributing to advisory boards, data interpretation, and targeted surveys to inform company strategy and priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Clinical and Educational Leadership

Provide clinical credibility and thought leadership in customer-facing activities, building trust with KOLs, clinicians, and users.

Facilitate the development, coordination, and execution of educational events and global user meetings, ensuring impactful content delivery and alignment with company strategy.

Differentiate the company's products from competitors by articulating a clear and compelling clinical narrative during events and presentations.

Strategic Clinical Support and Execution

Co-lead the clinical study design process alongisde the CMO, contributing critical clinical expertise to align study objectives with company goals.

Support Medical Affairs in evaluating new clinical grant proposals, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliant execution of clinical studies.

Provide clinical insights to product development teams, potentially serving as clincal product development Lead to bridge clinical needs with product innovation.

Review and interpret published literature to identify trends and insights that enhance product differentiation and strategic decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate seamlessly with Medical Affairs leadership and regional teams to disseminate clinical evidence, support product development initiatives, and execute educational programs.

Actively participate in Voice of Customer (VOC) activities, including targeted surveys, advisory boards, and data interpretation to inform strategy.

Partner with Medical Affairs Leadership to support medical writing, including reviewing publications, abstracts, and content for clinical soundness and clarity.

Communication and Clinical Expertise

Deliver polished, high-impact presentations at global educational events, KOL meetings, and clinical symposia, translating complex clinical data into actionable insights.

Represent the CMO and company in internal and external meetings, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and clinical messaging.

Contribute to press releases and marketing initiatives by providing clinical expertise and reviewing technical content for accuracy.

Ownership, Accountability, and Focus

Operate as a close extension of the CMO, maintaining strict alignment with Medical Affairs and Global Downstream Marketing vision, priorities, and strategic direction.

Take clear ownership of assigned initiatives, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery of results.

Display discipline and focus, avoiding distractions from non-essential projects and maintaining alignment with strategic priorities.

Qualifications : a. Required :

MD with post-graduate training in Radiation Oncology, along with at least 3 years of clinical experience. Experience working in a matrix-model healthcare setting is also a plus. An MBA is not required but is considered an advantage.

Rough proficiency in medical statistics, with familiarity and past experience in authoring manuscripts. Ability to utilize leading statistical software platforms and some PubMed authorship is highly regarded.

Familiarity with the medical device industry is a plus, though not mandatory.

Excellent writing and communication skills, complemented by an analytical mindset and strong organizational abilities. The ability to think at an enterprise level is important.

Ability to independently manage time and deliverables, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and gather information effectively.

Proven team leadership skills with a sensitivity to working in a matrix organization, working closely with cross-functional teams across regions and cultures.

Proficiency in the English language (native or equivalent level).

This position requires approximately 20-30% travel.

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To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.