Group Medical Director

Bludental, a rapidly expanding network of dental clinics across Italy, is looking for a Clinical Director to join its team.Key Responsibilities1. Management and Coordination of the Clinical OrganizationCoordinate and oversee the organization of the Groups medical staff.Structure the planning of clinical activities in close collaboration with the CCO and the Director of Production.Appoint, coordinate, and monitor medical tutors, trainers, and auditors within the Network.Establish and lead a Clinical Start-Up Team, composed of at least two additional professionals, capable of managing new clinic openings and covering extraordinary clinical staffing needs.Support clinics in resolving clinical and organizational issues.Collaborate with Area Supervisors and other functional Supervisors to ensure effective integration between clinical and operational functions.2. Recruitment and Onboarding ProcessDefine and lead the medical recruitment process in collaboration with HR.Promote medical employer branding strategies, strengthening the Groups visibility and attractiveness.Build relationships with Italian and international universities, foundations, and training institutes to attract young talent and experienced professionals.Oversee onboarding and mentoring processes, ensuring a structured integration into the clinics.3. Training, Audits, and Process DefinitionDesign and coordinate continuous education and clinical training programs.Plan and supervise clinical audits to assess quality, appropriateness, and compliance with protocols.Define, validate, and update corporate clinical protocols, ensuring proper implementation across all locations.Collaborate with senior doctors to propose, validate, and implement shared clinical protocols.Update informed consent documentation in collaboration with the legal department and clinical stakeholders.4. Clinical-Legal Support and Healthcare GovernanceOversee and manage the medical aspects of disputes with patients and professionals, in coordination with the legal department.Possess knowledge and sensitivity in medico-legal or forensic matters to handle complex and delicate cases effectively.Act as the clinical reference for treatment failures, re-treatments, and repairs, supporting the management of complex cases.5. Clinical Innovation and Strategic ConsultingContribute to the strategic evolution of organizational models and clinical processes.Support and ensure the introduction and adoption of new dental specialties within the Network.Collaborate with the IT and Operations teams to implement digital solutions, teledentistry, artificial intelligence, and diagnostic support tools.Evaluate the suitability of consumables, instruments, and equipment to be adopted at group level.Support the evaluation and selection of dental laboratories with a focus on quality and reliability.6. Monitoring of Clinical PerformanceDefine and monitor medical, productivity, and quality KPIs.Analyze clinical data and provide strategic recommendations to the CCO and the Director of Production.Act promptly in the presence of critical issues or deviations from company standards.RequirementsEducation and QualificationsDegree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics with registration with the professional board.A Masters degree or managerial training (MBA, Health Management, etc.) is preferred.Training or experience in medico-legal/forensic matters is considered a strong plus.ExperienceAt least 10 years of clinical experience as a dentist.Proven experience in managing medical teams, organizational processes, and leadership roles within commercial healthcare organizations.