Senior Staff Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison - Cardiometabolic

Danaher Corporation

2d•$180,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Staff Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison – Cardiometabolic drives important initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Cardiometabolic MSA team and the academic/non-academic cardiometabolic community. This is a vital role that requires a blend of strategic understanding and expertise in Medical Affairs/Clinical Affairs to foster advancements in cardiometabolic diagnostics and support the medical community. Primary responsibilities include developing and cultivating strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals, identifying unmet needs/scientific gaps in medical research and clinical practice paradigms, and cross functional collaboration with internal partners to deliver field and medical insights. You will participate in and/or drive special projects including: voice of customer events, physician initiated clinical studies and off-label conversations, internal and external education, and publication planning and execution. Your primary objective will be to bridge the gap between Beckman Coulter and our cardiometabolic customers by maintaining detailed knowledge of our product platforms, understanding business and strategy objectives and goals, and staying updated on current literature and data in the cardiometabolic space. This position reports to the Associate Field Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Cardiometabolic and is part of the Medical & Scientific Affairs organization, a team of medical specialists dedicated to all medical aspects of safe and effective therapeutic areas. The Beckman cardiovascular test portfolio enables better patient outcomes for those afflicted with cardiometabolic disease. This role may be fully remote in designated territory, working remotely to cover a global business area. Beckman Coulter has a major site presence in South Florida, Southern California, Hebron Kentucky, and Minneapolis Minnesota, as well as major hubs in Europe and Asia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience (or Master’s/Doctoral degree with 12+ years of experience in the healthcare industry; substantial understanding of relevant therapeutic area required.
Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Science liaison/Clinical Practice preferred.
Extensive knowledge of cardiometabolic diagnostics and techniques preferred.
Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology.
Proven track record to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, interventionalists, and other healthcare professionals.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audience.
Ability to travel a minimum of 20-25% of the time (domestic and international)
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

10+ years of product and domain knowledge of healthcare technologies and market trends
8+ years’ MSL experience working in the medical technology, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry in Medical or Clinical Affairs roles
PhD, MBA or Masters degree in business related field

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, interventionalists, operating room staff, and relevant medical societies in the cardiometabolic field.
Support clinical studies and research initiatives by providing scientific and technical expertise and maintaining open lines of communication to the external KOLs and authors.
Train MSL team on research funnel opportunities and how to position these with the clinical community.
Act as a scientific authority in cardiometabolic, providing medical, scientific, and practical / hands-on education to internal and external collaborators.
Communicate & streamline complex scientific information effectively to the broader MSL organization, ensuring a clear understanding of the benefits and clinical utility of our cardiometabolic diagnostics e.g., provide clinical support during voice of customers sessions.
Stay up to date with the latest scientific research, medical publications, and emerging trends in cardiometabolic to provide up-to-date insights and guidance to internal and external partners.
Own the preparation of materials needed to deliver presentations on the science supporting the portfolio and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs to improve awareness and understanding of the platforms.
Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, to ensure a deep understanding of scientific message.