We are seeking a Medical Director, Korea & Japan, for our Medical Device Aesthetics business, Solta, to serve as the senior regional medical leader and a key contributor to our mission of improving lives through medical aesthetic technologies driven by science. Solta’s portfolio includes innovative laser and energy‑based technologies designed to deliver best‑in‑class clinical outcomes across dermatology and aesthetic medicine.

As the regional medical leader for Korea and Japan, this Director‑level role will provide strategic and hands‑on medical leadership across pre‑ and post‑market activities, working closely with R&D, Clinical Development, Global Medical Affairs, Regulatory, and Commercial leadership teams. The Director will define, shape, and execute regional medical strategies aligned with Solta Global and APAC objectives, support innovation pipeline priorities, and ensure high‑quality, compliant scientific engagement with medical experts and clinics. This role will report to the Executive Director, Global Medical Solta.

This position will have end‑to‑end accountability for regional medical execution, including leadership of local clinical trials, oversight of regulatory and PRC/PMR activities, delivery of advanced medical and clinical training, and provision of field medical support. The Director will play a critical role in medical education, insight generation, and scientific communications, ensuring strong alignment with global strategy and supporting lifecycle management and sustainable regional growth.

This role is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead regional medical strategy for Korea and Japan in alignment with Solta Global, APAC, R&D, and regulatory objectives, ensuring strategic clarity and high‑quality execution.
• Provide senior medical and scientific leadership across cross‑functional teams, influencing regional decision‑making and supporting innovation pipelines and evidence generation.
• Oversee and lead local clinical trials, including pre‑registrational and post‑marketing studies, ensuring compliance with SOPs, regulatory standards, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Serve as the regional medical authority and subject matter expert for Solta technologies, with deep understanding of mechanisms of action, treatment parameters, clinical endpoints, and outcomes.
• Lead the design and delivery of hands‑on clinical and product training programs for medical experts and clinics, ensuring safe, effective, and appropriate clinical use.
• Provide senior‑level field medical leadership, engaging directly with key medical experts and clinics to support adoption, address scientific inquiries, and build long‑term strategic partnerships.
• Represent Medical Affairs as a senior reviewer and decision maker in local Promotional Review / Promotional Materials Review (PRC/PMR) processes, ensuring compliance with corporate and local regulations.
• Drive regional medical education, insight generation, and data dissemination, including KOL engagement, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and scientific communications.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with KOLs, investigators, CROs, and advisory boards to support clinical research, education, and innovation initiatives.
• Provide senior medical input and oversight for medical device submission materials, including support for South Korea MFDS and Japan regulatory processes.
• Prepare and present strategic medical and clinical updates for regional and global governance, leadership, and planning forums.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• MD strongly preferred, with Board‑Certified Dermatologist preferred; other specialties may be considered with significant aesthetic medicine expertise.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive Medical Affairs experience within the aesthetic medical device industry; experience with energy‑based devices strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership of clinical studies, medical education programs, and regional medical strategy, with increasing scope and accountability.
• Proven success in senior‑level KOL engagement, scientific communications, and advisory board leadership.
• Strong understanding of medical device regulations, including South Korea MFDS; experience with Japan regulations preferred.
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into strategic medical guidance and high‑impact educational initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership presence, influence, and cross‑functional collaboration skills, with a track record of execution excellence.
• Solid knowledge of compliance, PRC/PMR processes, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to travel as required within the region.