Director, Medical Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategy and implementation of Medical Affairs for the Advanced Diagnostics Division.

• Collaborate with Research & Development, marketing, sales, and regulatory teams.

• Identify gaps in evidence and contribute to strategies for real-world evidence, clinical research, and publications.

• Act as a scientific advisor for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Keep track of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to guide strategic decisions.

• Partner with laboratory medicine organizations and represent the company at conferences, events, and to key opinion leaders.

• Provide strategic direction to product development teams.

• Champion the adoption of AI-driven tools to enhance operational efficiency, reporting, and workflow management.

• Establish and refine metrics to assess the performance and impact of Medical Affairs.

• Convert complex medical and scientific data into actionable insights for the business.

• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning throughout the organization.

• Mentor and guide team members in their professional development and growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Advanced medical or scientific degree in life sciences or a related field.

• More than 10 years of experience as a Director of a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or in equivalent leadership roles within laboratory medicine, infectious disease diagnostics, or precision medicine settings is preferred.

• Proven leadership and experience in team management.

• Thorough understanding of emerging technologies in infectious disease diagnostics, scientific study design, implementation, and data analysis.

• Significant experience in conducting and publishing scientific studies in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.

• High credibility with both internal stakeholders and external clinical experts.

• Expert knowledge of microbiology and clinical laboratory practices.

• Familiarity with clinical laboratory workflows and real-world diagnostic applications.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively in cross-functional team settings.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proven capabilities in leadership and mentoring, including managing direct reports.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Adherence to the highest scientific and ethical standards in both external and internal interactions.

• Sharp business acumen and critical thinking abilities.

• Results-oriented, process-driven, and effective at setting and achieving goals.

• Proficient in conveying complex medical and scientific data to diverse audiences.

• Ability to identify unmet clinical needs and assess product opportunities from a medical standpoint.

• Capability to integrate scientific insights into business strategies and facilitate communication across both technical and non-technical teams.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required, with anticipated travel of up to 20%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards program.

• Opportunities for rewards and recognition.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Performance-driven culture.

• Travel opportunities to both domestic and international locations as needed.