Medical Director
Location: Canterbury • Status: Permanent / Full Time
Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior leadership role defines and leads Formthotics® global clinical, scientific and medical strategy. As Medical Director you will act as the organisation’s clinical authority, ensuring products, research, education and communications remain evidence‑based, credible and clinically respected across national and international markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and articulate Formthotics® global clinical philosophy across lower limb injury, pathology, rehabilitation and performance.
* Represent Formthotics® in international professional, scientific and industry forums.
* Ensure that all clinical guidance, claims and educational materials are evidence‑based and ethically sound.
* Maintain clinical grounding to ensure real‑world relevance.
* Provide clinical leadership for product design and development, integrating biomechanics, force modulation and neuromuscular principles into product innovation.
* Support clinical oversight aligned with MDR and ISO 13485 medical device frameworks.
* Evaluate emerging technologies, research and competitor approaches.
* Develop and lead a global clinical research strategy and establish partnerships with universities and research institutions.
* Translate research into practical tools clinicians can use to demonstrate patient outcomes.
* Ensure evidence supports regulatory compliance and professional adoption.
* Develop a globally scalable CPD‑accredited clinical education framework.
* Create high‑quality clinical resources including webinars, research summaries and whitepapers.
* Support a network of clinical educators and key opinion leaders internationally.
* Maintain the independence and credibility of professional education.
* Provide final clinical oversight of medical and scientific claims.
* Support regulatory, risk and post‑market processes.
* Ensure patient outcomes and ethical standards remain central to decision‑making.
About You
You are an experienced clinician with deep expertise in lower limb health and movement science, operating confidently across clinical, academic and commercial environments.
Essential
* Clinical qualification in podiatry, physiotherapy, sports medicine, orthopaedics or related discipline.
* Significant clinical experience in lower limb health.
* Strong ability to critically evaluate and apply research.
* Experience working alongside product development and/or medical devices.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Highly Desirable
* Experience working in regulated medical device environments (MDR / ISO 13485).
* Research leadership or active academic collaboration.
* Experience designing and delivering clinical education programmes.
* Exposure to global or multi‑market environments.
Why Join Formthotics®
This is a rare opportunity to lead the clinical and scientific direction of a globally respected New Zealand brand. Along with your CV and cover letter, please include a brief response (300‑500 words) to the following question:
“What do you believe is the most misunderstood aspect of orthotic intervention in lower limb healthcare today, and how should clinicians think about it differently?”
To discuss this role confidentially, contact Steve Kennedy or Rob Malpass at +64 3 366 4034.
Applications close on Sunday, 12 April 2026. Early applications are encouraged as we will review candidates as they apply.
Formthotics® – helping the world move better.
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