[Remote] Clinical Innovation Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Solventum is a new healthcare company focused on improving lives and empowering healthcare professionals. The Clinical Innovation Lead will serve as the clinical voice within R&D, leveraging orthodontic expertise to shape product strategy and drive innovations in treatment workflows and protocols.ResponsibilitiesProvide hands‑on orthodontic expertise to inform product requirements, clinical claims, and validation strategies across the portfolioTranslate real‑world treatment challenges into clear clinical requirements, design inputs, and success metrics for Clinical Engineering and R&D teamsSupport the development and defense of clinically relevant product claims through research, evidence generation, and clinical rationaleDrive innovation in treatment protocols, attachment strategies, staging logic, and workflow design, with a focus on predictability, efficiency, and scalabilityContribute to the evolution of digital portals and end‑to‑end clinical workflows, ensuring they align with how orthodontists diagnose, plan, and treat patients in practicePartner closely with engineering and digital teams to ideate, prototype, and evaluate next‑generation clinical solutionsLead and support clinical benchmarking against competitors, including comparative evaluation of treatment approaches, attachments, protocols, and digital experiencesIdentify clinical strengths, gaps, and opportunities to strengthen portfolio differentiation and inform roadmap prioritiesProvide thought leadership on emerging clinical trends, techniques, and technologies shaping orthodontic careCollaborate deeply with Clinical Engineering, R&D, Digital, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure strong clinical alignment across development and launch activitiesAct as a trusted clinical partner in cross‑functional forums, balancing clinical efficacy with scalability, efficiency, and business objectivesSupport internal education and alignment by clearly communicating clinical rationale, tradeoffs, and implications to non‑clinical stakeholdersSkillsDDS/DMD or equivalent with completion of an accredited orthodontic residency (or equivalent); licensed or license‑eligible orthodontistSignificant hands‑on clinical orthodontic experience, preferably with aligner therapy and digital workflowsDemonstrated ability to connect clinical practice with product development, research, or innovation initiativesStrong communication skills, with the ability to articulate clinical insights to technical and non‑clinical audiencesExperience collaborating with engineering, digital product, or R&D teams in industry or applied research settingsFamiliarity with treatment planning software, digital portals, and data‑driven orthodontic workflowsExperience supporting or evaluating clinical claims, evidence generation, or comparative benchmarkingComfort working in ambiguity and shaping new ways of working within a growing Clinical Engineering functionBenefitsMedical, Dental & VisionHealth Savings AccountsHealth Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsDisability BenefitsLife InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsPaid Absences and Retirement BenefitsCompany OverviewSolventum creates innovative products and services that enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Minnesota City, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.solventum.com/en-us.