Director, Medical Affairs – Clinical Microbiology

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

📋 Description

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

• Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, and regulatory, to ensure a unified and integrated approach to medical affairs.

• Identify evidence gaps and contribute to strategies for real-world evidence, clinical research, and publications in partnership with marketing and R&D teams.

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

• Keep abreast of industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to guide the creation of innovative strategies and initiatives.

• Collaborate with laboratory medicine organizations and serve as a thought leader, representing the company at conferences, events, and with key opinion leaders.

• Provide strategic input and guidance to product development teams to ensure the company's portfolio aligns with the needs of healthcare professionals and patients.

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

• Assist teams in effectively utilizing AI tools, serving as a resource for adoption and best practices.

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

• Convert complex medical/scientific data into actionable business insights.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the medical affairs team and throughout the organization.

• Mentor and coach team members, offering guidance and support for their professional development and growth.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 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 preferred.

• Proven experience in leadership and team management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of emerging technologies in infectious disease diagnostics, scientific study design and implementation, as well as data analysis of study results.

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

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

• Experience in Medical Affairs, product development, or cross-functional team environments is preferred.

• Ability to work remotely (U.S.) with some limited travel required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching

• Paid time off

• Remote work options