Medical Director

Shanghai Medical Director Job Description Position: Medical Director (Shanghai HQ) Reports To: Chief Medical Officer (Global) Location: Shanghai Headquarters Overview The Medical Director in Shanghai serves as the Chief Medical Officer’s direct representative at MicroPort headquarters, bridging the gap between global medical leadership and Shanghai operations. This role translates global medical strategy into local execution, makes time-sensitive decisions within defined parameters, and provides unfiltered intelligence about operational realities that might otherwise be delayed or lost. Working directly with the Global CMO through daily communications and leveraging existing subsidiary resources, this role will establish MicroPort's first unified medical governance framework. As the inaugural facilitator of the Clinical Trials Council and coordinator of the Global Clinical Trials Registry, the Medical Director ensures that subsidiary clinical activities align with global standards even when the CMO is offline. This is an exceptional opportunity for a mid-career medical professional to function as an integral part of the CMO office, gaining enterprise-level exposure while building the systems that will transform how MicroPort operationalizes medical excellence globally. Key Responsibilities Coordination & Integration (50%) • Facilitate the Clinical Trials Council during its first phase, managing agendas, aligning endpoints, and tracking follow-through across subsidiaries. • Coordinate consolidation of subsidiary Clinical Affairs trial data into the company’s first global Clinical Trials Registry. • Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Affairs to align trial execution with FDA, EMA, and NMPA expectations. • Consolidate subsidiary safety reports into standardized formats that support global compliance. Communication & Translation (30%) • Act as the bilingual liaison between Global CMO initiatives and Shanghai-based subsidiaries, ensuring clarity and follow-through. • Translate CMO strategic directives into practical local implementation plans. • Synthesize subsidiary feedback, risks, and challenges for global leadership. • Support preparation of regulatory submission materials, scientific communications, and KOL engagement activities. Project Management (20%) • Track implementation of O-CMO initiatives across Shanghai subsidiaries, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met. • Coordinate cross-subsidiary resource sharing for trials and advisory boards. • Monitor adoption of new governance standards and escalate compliance gaps to the CMO. • Support integration of intelligence from the Office of Market Intelligence into trial governance and evidence planning. Qualifications Required • MD or equivalent medical degree; clinical experience in cardiology or internal medicine preferred • 3-5 years of relevant experience spanning clinical training (residency/fellowship) and industry roles in medical devices or pharmaceuticals. • At least 2 years in medical devices or pharmaceuticals • Strong project management and coordination skills • Excellent bilingual capabilities (Mandarin and English) Preferred • Prior experience in clinical trial operations or regulatory affairs • Exposure to matrix organizations or multi-site coordination • Familiarity with GCP and Chinese regulatory requirements • MPH, MBA, or additional business training Key Attributes • Integrator: Able to bridge global strategy with local execution and foster alignment across subsidiaries. • Executor: Brings discipline and attention to detail in project tracking and trial governance. • Communicator: Earns trust with clinicians, regulators, and executives across cultures. • Problem-solver: Anticipates challenges and addresses them before they escalate. • Culturally agile: Comfortable navigating East-West dynamics in a global medtech enterprise.