Medical Advisor

bioMérieux

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Medical Advisor is a field-based healthcare professional with advanced clinical, scientific, and therapeutic expertise in infectious diseases, microbiology, and/or acute care who provides strategic medical and scientific guidance for the company’s diagnostic products, ensuring clinical accuracy and strategic alignment throughout the entire product lifecycle. As the primary scientific and clinical point of contact in the US for assigned products, the Medical Advisor collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders to: Guide medical strategy and support evidence generation, Shape and execute strategic plans through scientific exchange and educational initiatives, Deliver responsive customer and medical information support, including addressing medical information requests, Gather, analyze, and communicate actionable medical insights to inform product development and improvement. By integrating clinical and scientific expertise with business objectives, and through cross-stakeholder collaboration, expert engagement, and compliance oversight, the Medical Advisor strengthens the company’s credibility and ensures that products meet the evolving needs of healthcare professionals, patients, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field required
2+ years clinical experience in the diagnosis and/or management of the relevant therapeutic area (eg., infectious disease, critical care medicine, clinical microbiology)
Technical skills with mastery level commensurate to the job level, marked by specialization and innovation in the field of work.
Technical learning aptitude to quickly understand and acquire new technical knowledge and skills.
Flexibility, being highly adaptable and resilient to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
Effective and efficient problem analysis that leads to high-quality decisions.
Learning agility to be able to learn from experiences and apply that knowledge to new situations.
Problem solving to find solutions to complex business challenges.
Critical thinking, using logic and reason to analyze information and make decisions in the workplace.
Manage and meet competing deadlines, requiring careful prioritization and time management to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
Detail orientation to complete tasks without errors and produce high-quality work.
Analyze data and make decisions/recommendations, using data to guide decision-making and provide suggestions for improvement.
Influence change using skills and relationships to persuade others to adopt new ideas, behaviors, or processes.
Effectively deal with ambiguity requiring adaptability, critical thinking, and proactive communication to navigate situations with limited details
Creativity in forming new ideas, solutions, and approaches to challenges; to think outside-the-box
Perspective to see the world from another person's viewpoint thus gaining new insights and finding creative solutions to challenges.
Make timely decisions by quickly choosing effective solutions in high-pressure situations for optimal outcomes.
Domestic travel required 40% of time
International travel required 10% of time

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in health sciences area (PhD, Physician, PharmD or equivalent) with Therapeutic specialization or Board Certification strongly preferred
Current licensed practitioner in state of residence preferred
Experience with pharma/IVD industry preferred
Excellent knowledge of hospital/clinical/medical issues and environment
Strong knowledge of diagnostic technologies and clinical laboratory practices is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary medical and scientific expert for commercialized diagnostic products across infectious diseases, microbiology, and acute care.
Lead evidence generation initiatives by organizing advisory boards, reviewing protocols, and supporting clinical studies.
Provide strategic medical guidance throughout the product lifecycle to internal and external stakeholders.
Shape and influence medical strategy by monitoring industry trends, competitor activities, and evolving clinical guidelines.
Build and maintain expert networks with key opinion leaders, clinicians, and specialists to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Champion scientific integrity and regulatory compliance in all medical and promotional materials.
Develop and deliver medical education programs for healthcare professionals and decision-makers on diagnostic technologies and clinical applications.
Train internal teams on product benefits, limitations, and clinical applications to ensure accurate and effective communication.
Engage with professional societies and advocacy groups to contribute to guideline development and collaborative research.
Communicate actionable insights from research and stakeholder feedback to leadership and cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scientific claims are accurate, well-supported, and aligned with current research.
Monitor and interpret scientific literature to keep the organization informed of emerging trends and best practices.
Respond to unsolicited medical information requests with balanced, evidence-based data in compliance with regulations.
Analyze clinician feedback and clinical data to inform product improvements and development priorities.
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Various voluntary benefit offerings
Discount programs
Parental leaves