Metrex Clinical Development Manager (Hybrid-Brea, CA)

Envista Dentistry•Brea, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Metrex Clinical Development Manager is responsible for driving clinical strategy and supporting product development initiatives to advance infection prevention and control solutions. This role serves as a key liaison between clinical practice, product innovation, and market adoption, ensuring Metrex products meet evolving healthcare standards and regulatory requirements. The Clinical Development Manager will monitor market and epidemiological trends, develop and deliver clinical education programs, and engage with key stakeholders including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), advisory boards, and industry organizations. Acting as the clinical voice for Metrex, this individual will lead the creation of scientific publications, white papers, and training resources, while representing the company at major conferences and public forums. In collaboration with product management, the Clinical Development Manager will define clinical requirements for new products, oversee clinical studies and validations, and provide scientific expertise for marketing claims and labeling. This role also supports global clinical strategy implementation and serves as a resource for complex customer inquiries, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university required in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Public Health, Nursing, or related fields.
10+ years of experience in infection prevention, clinical education, or healthcare product development.
Familiarity with healthcare facility workflows and infection control practices.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards/guidelines (FDA, EPA, CDC, WHO, APIC, ISO standards) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred in Life Sciences, Microbiology, Public Health, Nursing, or related fields.
Experience with antimicrobial efficacy testing and infection prevention protocols.
Ability to engage with KOLs and participate in industry advisory boards.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with cross-functional partners on a daily basis.
Solid oral, written and presentation skills to effectively communicate and influence a cross functional team.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, strong desire to learn.
Adaptable & flexible.
Effective time management skills to ensure on-time delivery of products and product sustainment.

Responsibilities

Market & Epidemiological Monitoring Monitor clinical trends and evidence-based practice trends in infection prevention/control.
Track epidemiological trends to inform product development and anticipate future efficacy requirements.
Analyze post-market surveillance data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement and risk mitigation.
Training & Education Develop and deliver clinical practice training programs for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and manage any staff contracted to develop/deliver educational content.
Design and implement ongoing clinical competency development programs for internal teams (sales, PM, marketing, R&D) to ensure up-to-date knowledge of infection prevention science, clinical workflows, and product applications.
Create clinical training tools and resources for Metrex products.
Stakeholder Engagement Manage or support reference account, Key Opinion Leader (KOL) relationships, and clinical advisory boards for Metrex.
Participate in industry lobbying efforts and advisory boards to influence standards and guidelines.
Lead development of luminary publications, clinical white papers, sponsored studies, and work with leading organizations and key opinion leaders to develop materials to support clinical and marketing efforts.
Serve as the Clinical spokesperson in public forums and at key congresses and conferences to drive adoption of Metrex products and solutions.
Foster and manage collaborations with international clinical experts, societies, and research institutions to support global product adoption and evidence generation.
Product Development Support Collaborate with product management to define clinical requirements for new products.
Review and interpret product labeling and Instructions for Use (IFUs) to ensure clarity and compliance with standards of care and current clinical practices.
Manage or support clinical trials and/or validations for new product development (as needed) and clinical studies to support clinical market expansion and knowledge.
Identify and prioritize unmet clinical needs through collaboration with healthcare professionals and integrate these insights into the product development roadmap.
Clinical Support & Communication Management of the clinical strategic plan and clinical tactical implementation plans to drive global acceptance of Metrex products and solutions and increase inclusion of Metrex products in medical device instructions for use.
Responsible for the Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) under EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
Serve as a clinical resource when downstream Metrex sales/clinical personnel are unable to address customer inquiries.
Provide scientific expertise for marketing claims, labeling, and customer education.
Support medical device instructions for use (IFU) reviews and analysis to support customers in converting to using Metrex products for cleaning and disinfection of their equipment and surfaces.