Staff - Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison - Acute Care

Danaher • Round Rock, TX

4d • Remote

About The Position

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Staff Medical Science Liaison, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Acute Care implements important initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Acute Care MSA team and the academic/non-academic Acute Care community. This is a vital role that requires a blend of strategic understanding and expertise in Medical Affairs/Scientific Affairs to foster advancements in Acute Care 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 Acute Care 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 Acute Care space.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Acute Care and is part of the Medical & Scientific Affairs organization, a team of medical specialists dedicated to all medical aspects of safe and effective diagnostics. The Beckman Acute Care test portfolio enables better patient outcomes for those afflicted with acute health conditions.
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

• 9+ years of experience and Bachelor’s degree, or 7+ years of experience and a Master’s degree, or 4+ years of experience and a doctorate degree.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Science Liaison or Clinical Practice preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Acute Care diagnostics and techniques preferred, especially as relates to acute infection and sepsis diagnostics.
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology.
• Proven track record to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, providers, laboratorians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 30-35% of the time (domestic and international)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to build relationships with KOLs, acute care providers, and medical societies in the Acute Care field
• Assist with clinical studies and research initiatives, provide scientific and technical expertise including statistical analysis, and maintain communication with KOLs and authors
• Act as a scientific authority in Acute Care, delivering education to internal and external collaborators and streamlining complex scientific information for the broader MSL organization
• Stay current on Acute Care research and trends, prepare materials for presentations, and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs
• Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, to ensure deep understanding of scientific messaging

Benefits

• Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees