Global Medical Director

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Global Medical Director - Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)

Global Medical Technology Organisation | KOL Leadership | Flexible Engagement (Europe)

We are partnering on a retained basis with a leading global medical technology organisation to appoint a Global Medical Director for Infection Prevention & Control (IPC).

This is a high-profile external leadership role for a highly respected figure within the European IPC community who can act as the organisation's leading scientific voice among clinicians, researchers and healthcare thought leaders.

The organisation is seeking an individual with strong peer credibility and an established reputation within the IPC field to help shape its global medical strategy, strengthen engagement with key opinion leaders, and support the adoption of innovative technologies that reduce healthcare-associated infections.

Importantly, this role offers significant flexibility. The position can be based anywhere in Europe and may be structured full-time, part-time, or on a long-term consultative basis depending on the individual.

The Role

Acting as the organisation's senior clinical ambassador, you will engage with leading experts across infection prevention, healthcare epidemiology and infectious diseases, helping to shape evidence strategy and elevate the company's scientific presence globally.

You will work closely with international clinicians, academic leaders and internal teams to ensure clinical insight supports innovation, evidence generation and commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

KOL Engagement & Scientific Leadership

Build and maintain relationships with leading IPC clinicians and thought leaders globally
Represent the organisation within major scientific forums and international congresses
Lead advisory boards, expert panels and scientific collaborations
Support thought leadership, publications and education within the IPC communityClinical & Evidence Strategy

Contribute to global medical and evidence generation strategy in IPC
Collaborate with clinical partners on research, trials and real-world evidence
Provide clinical insight to support technology adoption and infection prevention outcomesStrategic Collaboration

Act as the clinical bridge between external experts and internal teams
Translate clinical evidence into meaningful value for healthcare systems
Support commercial and product teams through credible scientific leadershipAbout You

We are seeking a widely respected clinical expert within Infection Prevention & Control with the ability to engage senior peers as a trusted scientific equal.

You will bring:

Expertise in infection prevention, infectious diseases, hospital epidemiology or microbiology
An established reputation within the European IPC community
Experience engaging key opinion leaders and scientific networks
Involvement in clinical research, publications or advisory activity
The credibility to represent a global organisation within the international IPC landscapeA life sciences or healthcare degree is required; advanced clinical or scientific qualifications are highly desirable.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a recognised leader in Infection Prevention & Control to help shape the scientific direction of an innovative global organisation working to reduce infection risk and improve patient safety worldwide.

The role offers high visibility within the international IPC community, collaboration with leading clinical experts, and the flexibility to contribute from anywhere in Europe.

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