Head of Medical Scientific Affairs (ID2121)

• 22 July 2026 • 100% • Indefinite duration • Zizers The Head of Medical Scientific Affairs ensures strategic and scientific leadership for the AO clinical evidence generation ecosystem and ensures that clinical research investments translate into significant improvements in patient care. He/she acts as a trusted scientific advisor to the AO management, governance committees, and clinical divisions, and represents AO ITC in internal and external scientific initiatives, partnerships, and expert forums. The role is responsible for developing a high-impact portfolio of clinical studies in the fields of trauma, CMF, spine, TC, veterinary, and related orthopedic disciplines, ensuring optimal resource allocation, scientific excellence, and supporting the effective translation of evidence into clinical practice. The position serves as a key interface between surgeons, researchers, clinical operations, governance bodies, industry partners, and educational stakeholders to maximize the generation, dissemination, and adoption of evidence-based innovations within the AO ecosystem. Main responsibilities Lead the Medical Scientific Affairs team • Provide scientific, strategic, and operational leadership to the Medical Scientific Affairs team with two direct reports, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and service-oriented culture. • Define the team's objectives, priorities, and performance expectations in alignment with the organization's strategy and portfolio needs. • Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate team members to support professional growth, ensuring that appropriate scientific, clinical, and operational skills are in place. • Collaborate closely with Clinical Operations in planning and allocating resources across studies, programs, and stakeholder requests to achieve organizational goals. • Establish effective collaboration between surgeons, governance bodies, Clinical Operations, NCR, AO Education Institute, AO Research Institute, educators, and external partners to advance clinical research activities within the AO. • Promote continuous improvement of Medical Scientific Affairs processes, standards, and capabilities to enhance quality, efficiency, and impact, and instill a culture of scientific excellence, integrity, compliance, and evidence-based decision-making across all Medical Scientific Affairs activities. • Lead the Clinical Science Advisory Committee (CSAC). • Lead the AO ITC Clinical Research Fellowship Program. • Support the AO PEER program.