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Manager Clinical Affairs

Philips
15-17 years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
1 June 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Ph.D/M.S Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding

Manager Clinical Affairs

Location: Pune, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 15–17 Years
Department: Clinical Affairs / Medical Office
Industry: Medical Devices (MedTech)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manager Clinical Affairs to lead clinical evaluation and evidence-generation activities supporting medical device development, regulatory submissions, and post-market surveillance programs. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in clinical affairs, oversee a team of medical writers, and ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, particularly the European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR 2017/745).

This role requires deep expertise in clinical evaluation documentation, regulatory compliance, clinical research methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration within a MedTech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Evaluation & Regulatory Documentation

  • Lead and mentor a team of Medical Writers responsible for developing high-quality clinical evaluation documents, including:

    • Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEP)

    • Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER)

    • State of the Art (SOTA) Reports

    • Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) Plans and Reports

  • Ensure all documentation complies with EU MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745), applicable standards, regulatory guidance, and internal quality procedures.

  • Support preparation of clinical sections for global regulatory submissions.

Clinical Strategy & Evidence Generation

  • Develop and execute clinical evidence generation strategies supporting product development and lifecycle management.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Clinical Science, Quality, Risk Management, Medical Safety, and Post-Market Surveillance.

  • Provide strategic input for New Product Introduction (NPI) and post-market clinical initiatives.

  • Design and optimize clinical study protocols to support regulatory and business objectives.

Clinical Data Review & Scientific Communication

  • Analyze clinical study data and clinical trial outcomes to ensure scientific validity and regulatory compliance.

  • Interpret and synthesize clinical evidence for regulatory, scientific, and commercial purposes.

  • Support claim substantiation activities and development of scientific communication materials.

  • Prepare and review:

    • Scientific abstracts

    • White papers

    • Clinical study reports

    • Peer-reviewed publications

    • Scientific presentations

Regulatory & External Stakeholder Engagement

  • Support interactions with regulatory authorities, including Notified Bodies and FDA.

  • Present clinical evidence and regulatory strategies during audits, reviews, and inspections.

  • Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and external clinical partners.

  • Facilitate execution of clinical studies and ensure generation of high-quality clinical evidence.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Lead, coach, and develop clinical affairs and medical writing teams.

  • Foster collaboration across departments to drive project success and innovation.

  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.

  • Present clinical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.

Experience

  • 15–17 years of experience in Clinical Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Regulatory Affairs, or related healthcare/MedTech fields.

  • Proven experience authoring and reviewing:

    • Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEP)

    • Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER)

    • State of the Art Reports

    • PMCF Plans and Reports

  • Strong working knowledge of EU MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745) is mandatory.

  • Experience supporting regulatory submissions and clinical evidence generation activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

  • MD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific qualification.