Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs - Infectious Disease
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, Round Rock, Texas, us, 78682
Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs - Infectious Disease
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Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs - Infectious Disease
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Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? 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. 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 worldwide. Every hour, 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.
The Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Infectious Disease is responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction for the disease area and leading daily business operations support related to product development, clinical research, product quality, compliance, commercial/marketing activities, and customer interactions. This senior role assists the Chief Medical Officer as the medical representative of Beckman to external partners and professional societies. The disease area is a key focus of Beckman Coulter, providing the successful candidate an opportunity to build and grow the disease area leadership, ultimately impacting patient outcomes.
Beckman Coulter has recently launched (rest of world) and will launch imminently (in US) a series of infectious disease markers in HIV, TB, HCV, HBV, and sexual health. The Senior Director will partner as a thought leader and Beckman Coulter representative with senior external customers, bringing our technology, patient focus, and commitment message to the market.
This role may be fully remote, working globally. Beckman Coulter has major site presence in South Florida, Southern California, Hebron Kentucky, Minneapolis Minnesota, and hubs in Europe and Asia.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
Steer collaborative efforts between business leaders and research team to define clinical research priorities for product development, regulatory submissions, and marketing, based on intended clinical applications, business, and regulatory strategy.
Identify, coach, and develop a team of professionals (field associate director of MSLs and a global associate director).
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across matrix organizations, sharing information, active goal achievement, risk/reward/resource discussions, and developing talent within and outside the MedSci function.
Establish and cultivate strategic academic partners suited for future research and innovation; identify key opinion leaders and build a strategy for KOL management for the respective medical team members, and communicate and translate clinical/scientific insights from KOLs into actionable guidance for product development teams.
Strategically support the development and execution of pre-launch product initiatives, commercialization, and life cycle management of all Infectious Disease-related products through education, innovation, evidence generation and research, inclusive of advisory board, symposia, continuing medical educations / PACE education.
Prepare and deliver training on new industry campaigns and clinical evidence and work with the marketing team on providing clinical input in campaigns, insights articles and other outreach.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include
Doctorate level (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., DNP) with a minimum of 20 years of medical & clinical affairs experience.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clinical and business issues to audiences of diverse backgrounds.
Strong leadership skills, able to create a dynamic environment that fosters transparency, collaboration, and innovative thinking.
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills; ability to influence and make recommendations at multiple levels of the company.
Minimum of 5 years of project management skills to establish strategic goals and prioritize, plan, delegate and evaluate deliverables – with a continuous improvement mindset.
Extensive clinical experience and a knowledge base beyond infectious disease that extends to complementary areas.
Experience in clinical research roles in academia, healthcare, life sciences, or a medical technology business.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
Ability to travel a minimum of 20-25% 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’ experience working in the medical technology, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry in Medical or Clinical Affairs roles.
MBA or Masters degree in a business related field.
Experience leading teams of high performing professionals with a track record of identifying, coaching, and elevating talent.
Benefits and Compensation 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. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement.
The annual salary range for this role is $220,000 – $260,000. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation are at the Company’s discretion until paid.
Equal Opportunity Employer Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
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Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs - Infectious Disease
role at
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? 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. 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 worldwide. Every hour, 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.
The Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Infectious Disease is responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction for the disease area and leading daily business operations support related to product development, clinical research, product quality, compliance, commercial/marketing activities, and customer interactions. This senior role assists the Chief Medical Officer as the medical representative of Beckman to external partners and professional societies. The disease area is a key focus of Beckman Coulter, providing the successful candidate an opportunity to build and grow the disease area leadership, ultimately impacting patient outcomes.
Beckman Coulter has recently launched (rest of world) and will launch imminently (in US) a series of infectious disease markers in HIV, TB, HCV, HBV, and sexual health. The Senior Director will partner as a thought leader and Beckman Coulter representative with senior external customers, bringing our technology, patient focus, and commitment message to the market.
This role may be fully remote, working globally. Beckman Coulter has major site presence in South Florida, Southern California, Hebron Kentucky, Minneapolis Minnesota, and hubs in Europe and Asia.
In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To
Steer collaborative efforts between business leaders and research team to define clinical research priorities for product development, regulatory submissions, and marketing, based on intended clinical applications, business, and regulatory strategy.
Identify, coach, and develop a team of professionals (field associate director of MSLs and a global associate director).
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across matrix organizations, sharing information, active goal achievement, risk/reward/resource discussions, and developing talent within and outside the MedSci function.
Establish and cultivate strategic academic partners suited for future research and innovation; identify key opinion leaders and build a strategy for KOL management for the respective medical team members, and communicate and translate clinical/scientific insights from KOLs into actionable guidance for product development teams.
Strategically support the development and execution of pre-launch product initiatives, commercialization, and life cycle management of all Infectious Disease-related products through education, innovation, evidence generation and research, inclusive of advisory board, symposia, continuing medical educations / PACE education.
Prepare and deliver training on new industry campaigns and clinical evidence and work with the marketing team on providing clinical input in campaigns, insights articles and other outreach.
The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include
Doctorate level (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., DNP) with a minimum of 20 years of medical & clinical affairs experience.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clinical and business issues to audiences of diverse backgrounds.
Strong leadership skills, able to create a dynamic environment that fosters transparency, collaboration, and innovative thinking.
Strong problem solving and negotiation skills; ability to influence and make recommendations at multiple levels of the company.
Minimum of 5 years of project management skills to establish strategic goals and prioritize, plan, delegate and evaluate deliverables – with a continuous improvement mindset.
Extensive clinical experience and a knowledge base beyond infectious disease that extends to complementary areas.
Experience in clinical research roles in academia, healthcare, life sciences, or a medical technology business.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
Ability to travel a minimum of 20-25% 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’ experience working in the medical technology, medical device, or pharmaceutical industry in Medical or Clinical Affairs roles.
MBA or Masters degree in a business related field.
Experience leading teams of high performing professionals with a track record of identifying, coaching, and elevating talent.
Benefits and Compensation 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. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement.
The annual salary range for this role is $220,000 – $260,000. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation are at the Company’s discretion until paid.
Equal Opportunity Employer Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The U.S. EEO posters are available here. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com.
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