Scientific Liaison

Diasorin•Houston, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Under direction of the Director Scientific and Clinical Education, the Scientific Liaison will be responsible for scientific support of new novel diagnostic tests and educating the market on their utility. In addition to laboratorians, this team will focus on Pharmacy, Infectious Disease, and Emergency department. This role will also support the Market Development efforts, KOL collaboration, and scientific study support. Position is a remote position within the South Central territory. Candidate must live in the South Central territory - AZ, NM, TX, OK, LA, AR, TN and MO.

Requirements

Knowledge of diagnostic laboratory techniques and advanced skills in interpreting scientific/clinical data and in developing quality publications
Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation, lecture, and teaching skills
Demonstrated knowledge with Infectious Disease and/or Serology testing
Ability to understand technical research protocols and ability to multitask and work under pressure
Must have strong time management, and organizational skills. Prioritizing workload to the changing needs of the day to day business is also a critical skill.
Work precisely according to all procedures, rules and regulations
Ph.D. required or Pharm D. required or Advanced Nursing degree required with a minimum of 5 years of experience in infectious disease and/or IVD required
Experience working with business leaders, clinicians, and regulatory authorities. required
Experience with current FDA, CLIA, ISO, and other quality and regulatory requirements are necessary required
Excellent public speaking skills required together with ability to deliver concise technical presentations.
History of presenting scientific data at conferences, symposiums and society meetings required.
Comfortable communicating via webinars, conference calls or video conferences using multiple media outlets to engage a team of customers.
Strategic thinking skills required in order to analyze customer trends and develop programs that address current and future stakeholder needs and concerns.
Must have ability to synthesize information from scientific/medical literature and communicate responses to complex questions in scientific and layperson’s terms

Nice To Haves

Experience in IVD preferred
More broadly within Life Sciences and Medical Device will be considered.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and facilitating the relationship with the medical and scientific community, by communicating product-related information consistent with Diasorin’s practices
Partner with key clinicians to drive scientific and clinical education to support new product launches
Develop KOL’s to support guideline development at the within hospitals to drive adoption of new technology
Stays current on research developments, and new concepts in medical treatment, giving perspective to field activities associated with growing existing products, and bringing new products to market
Educates and demonstrates the benefits of key products to scientific and clinical customers.
Coordinates continuing education workshops, seminars, and training programs.
Conceptualizes, organizes and analyzes data, interprets, and synthesizes complex clinical and non-clinical statistical reports to derive key outcomes and messages.
Translates scientific and technical issues for diverse audiences.
Attends appropriate scientific congresses.
Develops in-depth understanding of clinical practices and regulations, maintains understanding and insight into current lab and clinical practices, guidelines and investigates and reports internally on competitor technologies and products.
A seasoned professional with wide-ranging experience. Deals with diverse and often times complex issues, where analysis may require in-depth evaluation of many factors. Exercises judgment in evaluating methods and may determine criteria for obtaining solutions
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise
Must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data, records, files, conversations, etc.
Self-motivated and able to grasp new concepts quickly
Other duties as assigned