Senior Staff - Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison - Acute Care

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At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. 

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

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 Senior Staff Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison – Acute Care drives 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.   

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support:

• Strategic Engagement: Support development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to build relationships with KOLs, acute care providers, and medical societies in the Acute Care field
• Clinical Research & Training: Assist with clinical studies and research initiatives, provide scientific and technical expertise including statistical analysis, and maintain communication with KOLs and authors
• Scientific Communication & Education: 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
• External Representation & Insights: Stay current on Acute Care research and trends, prepare materials for presentations, and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs
• Internal Enablement: Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, to ensure deep understanding of scientific messaging

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience (or Master’s/Doctoral degree with 12+ years of experience in the healthcare industry; substantial understanding of relevant therapeutic area required).
• Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Science Liaison role 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.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel a minimum of 30-35% of the time (domestic and international)

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 10+ years of product and domain knowledge of healthcare technologies and market trends
• 8+ 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

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.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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