Staff Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison - Neurological Disease
About The Position
The Staff Medical Science Liaison, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Neurological Diseases implements important initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Neurological Disease MSA team and the academic/non-academic Neurological Disease community. This is a vital role that requires a blend of strategic understanding and expertise in Medical Affairs/Clinical Affairs to foster advancements in Neurological Disease 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, internal and external education, and publication planning and execution. Your primary objective will be to bridge the gap between Beckman Coulter and our Neurological Disease 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 Neurological Disease space. This position reports to the Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Neurological Diseases 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 Neurological Disease RUO test portfolio enables researchers to advance Neurological Disease area knowledge. 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. We are looking to fill this role in the Western US.
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/Clinical Practice 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)
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 pharmaceutical industry in Medical or Clinical Affairs roles
- MBA or Masters degree in business related field
- Extensive knowledge of Neurological Disease diagnostics and techniques preferred
Responsibilities
- Support development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to build relationships with KOLs, interventionalists, operating room staff, and medical societies in the Neurological Diseases field
- Assist with clinical studies and research initiatives, provide scientific and technical expertise, maintain communication with KOLs and authors, and train MSL team on research funnel opportunities
- Act as a scientific authority in Neurological Diseases, delivering education to internal and external collaborators and streamlining complex scientific information for the broader MSL organization
- Stay current on Neurological Disease 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
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
