Head of Scientific & Medical Affairs

Pattern Bioscience

About The Position

At Pattern Bioscience, we’re tackling antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest public health challenges of our time. We use machine learning and microfluidics to quickly identify the bacteria causing an infection and to predict which drugs will cure the infection. Our mission is to reinvent the clinical microbiology lab using our novel, game-changing technology. To fulfill our mission and build world-changing technology, we value having a team with diverse, multi-discipline perspectives who demonstrate the desire to make a difference, be a great teammate, and operate with a strong sense of independence and ownership. We are seeking a Scientific and Medical Affairs lead to serve as Pattern’s scientific voice to the clinical microbiology community and to build the foundation of our scientific affairs function. You will deliver scientific and medical content that supports Pattern’s product launch, building relationships with the clinical microbiology, infectious disease, pharmacy, and critical care communities, and ensuring Pattern’s science is communicated with rigor and impact. This role is for you if you are passionate about translating complex science into compelling, customer-facing content and are excited to be the person who brings Pattern’s story to the scientific world.

Requirements

Are a clinical microbiologist at heart who can translate complex bacteriology, AST, and resistance concepts into clear, compelling scientific content
Excel at scientific writing and have a track record of peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and technical documentation
Thrive as an independent contributor who can own projects end to end without a large team or established playbook
Are comfortable wearing multiple hats and switching between conference posters, customer training materials, and internal scientific review
Build strong relationships with the clinical microbiology and infectious diseases community
Foster cross-functional collaboration and bring scientific rigor to commercial, regulatory, and clinical conversations
Are energized by the mission of combating antimicrobial resistance and excited to shape how a novel technology is communicated to the world
PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, or related discipline required.
D(ABMM) certification or equivalent strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in clinical microbiology, either in a clinical laboratory setting (e.g., medical director, clinical microbiologist) or in a scientific/medical affairs role at a diagnostics company.
Deep domain knowledge in bacteriology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, culture-based methods, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Demonstrated track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at major microbiology and infectious disease conferences.
Experience creating customer-facing scientific content, including white papers, technical briefs, training materials, and application notes.
Experience supporting or managing investigator-initiated studies preferred.
Experience in the diagnostics industry (IVD) preferred; experience at an early-stage or startup company is a plus.
Familiarity with FDA regulatory requirements for IVD products and experience supporting regulatory submissions with scientific content is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, write, and present scientific posters and podium presentations for key conferences (ASM Microbe, ESCMID Global, IDSA IDWeek, ADLM, and others)
Lead the writing and submission of peer-reviewed scientific publications that communicate Pattern’s technology, clinical validation data, and clinical utility
Own the scientific and medical affairs strategy, study and publications plan, budget and timeline
Create customer-facing scientific and technical documents to support the commercial launch of Pattern’s Pneumonia ID/AST Panel, including white papers, technical briefs, application notes, verification protocols and templates, and FAQs
Develop training materials for future customers, including clinical workflow guides, result interpretation resources, and educational content for laboratory personnel
Develop scientific education and evidence translation strategies that support multidisciplinary adoption across laboratory, antimicrobial stewardship, infectious disease, critical care, and pharmacy stakeholders
Support protocol generation for investigator-initiated studies (IIS), including scientific review, study design consultation, and manuscript development support
Serve as an internal microbiology subject matter expert, supporting R&D, clinical affairs, regulatory, and commercial teams with scientific input and review
Build and manage Pattern’s Scientific and Medical Advisory Board. Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders in clinical microbiology, infectious disease, antimicrobial stewardship, and related fields
Represent Pattern at scientific conferences, advisory boards, and KOL engagements as a credible scientific voice
Monitor and synthesize the scientific literature in clinical microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and rapid diagnostics to inform company strategy and competitive positioning
Lead the development of health-economic and clinical utility narratives in collaboration with commercial and clinical affairs teams
Support the review and development of IFUs, product labeling, and marketing claims to ensure scientific accuracy
As the function grows, help define the future scope and structure of Scientific and Medical Affairs at Pattern