Becton, Dickinson and Company

Director, Medical Affairs

Becton, Dickinson and Company • $184K — $294K *
Sparks Glencoe, MD 21152In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Advanced medical or scientific degree in life sciences or related field
  • 10+ years in a leadership role in clinical microbiology or equivalent
  • Proven leadership and team management experience
  • Extensive experience in scientific study publication in Clinical Microbiology
  • In-depth knowledge of infectious disease diagnostics and technology
  • High credibility with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategy and execution for the Advanced Diagnostics Division's Medical Affairs
  • Collaborate with teams in R&D, marketing, sales, and regulatory for integrated medical affairs
  • Identify evidence gaps and contribute to clinical research and publication strategies
  • Serve as a scientific advisor for internal and external stakeholders
  • Stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity for strategic development
  • Act as a thought leader, representing the company at industry events
  • Provide strategic input to product development teams to meet healthcare needs
  • Adopt AI tools to enhance operational efficiency and reporting

Benefits

  • Mentorship and guidance for professional development
  • Collaborative culture fostering innovation and continuous learning
  • Opportunities to present at conferences and with key opinion leaders
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technology in infectious disease diagnostics
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams across the organization
Full Job Description
This role is being posted to complete a prior recruiting process run by Waters Corporation. A candidate has already been selected for this role, and this job posting is provided solely for transactional purposes. Waters Corporation conducted all recruitment activities, including candidate sourcing, screening, and hiring decisions.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead Medical Affairs strategy and execution for the Advanced Diagnostics Division
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, and regulatory, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to medical affairs.
  • Identify evidence gaps and contribute to real-world evidence, clinical research, and publication strategies in partnership with marketing and R&D teams.
  • Serve as a scientific advisor for internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Stay up to date on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activities to inform the development of innovative strategies and initiatives.
  • Partner 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 meets the needs of healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Lead the adoption of AI-enabled tools to improve operational efficiency, reporting, and workflow management
  • Guide teams in effectively leveraging AI tools, acting as a resource for adoption and best practices
  • Establish and evolve key metrics to measure Medical Affairs performance and impact
  • Translate complex medical/scientific data into actionable business insights.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the medical affairs team and across the organization.
  • Act as a mentor and coach to team members, providing guidance and support in their professional development and growth.

Education and Experience:
  • Advanced medical or scientific degree in the life sciences or related field
  • 10+ years of experience as Director of a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory or equivalent leadership roles in laboratory medicine, infectious disease diagnostics, or precision medicine environments preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
  • In-depth knowledge of newly developing technology in the field of infectious diseases diagnostics, scientific study design and implementation, as well as data analysis of study findings.
  • Extensive experience conducting and publishing scientific studies in the field of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
  • High credibility with internal stakeholders and external clinical experts.
  • Exposure to Medical Affairs, product development, or cross-functional team environments preferred.


Knowledge and Skills:
  • Expert knowledge of microbiology and clinical laboratory practices
  • Understanding of clinical laboratory workflows and real-world diagnostic use
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional team environments
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proven leadership and team mentorship capabilities, including managing direct reports
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Uphold the highest scientific and ethical standards in all external and internal engagements.
  • Sharp business acumen and critical thinking.
  • Results-driven, process-oriented, and effective at setting and achieving goals.
  • Skilled in presenting complex medical/scientific data to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to identify unmet clinical needs and evaluate product opportunities from a medical perspective.
  • Capable of integrating scientific insights into business strategy and communicating across technical and non-technical teams.


Work environment:
  • Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international locations as necessary (anticipate up to 20% travel)


Primary Work Location
USA MD - Sparks - 7 Loveton Circle

Salary Range Information
$184,200.00 - $294,800.00 USD Annual

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Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$72 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$1.6 billion
Founded
1897
5 Year Trend
+9.3%
Revenue
$18.2 billion
NASDAQ
BDX
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