Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs
We are seeking an accomplished and forward‑thinking Vice President, Medical & Scientific Affairs to lead the medical strategy, scientific direction, and external engagement efforts for a global diagnostics portfolio. This executive will shape how scientific insights translate into clinical applications, partner closely with R&D and commercial teams, and serve as a visible ambassador to the infectious disease and diagnostics community.
This is a highly influential leadership role responsible for defining medical strategy, driving evidence generation, and ensuring our solutions meet the evolving needs of clinicians, laboratories, and patients worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
Medical & Scientific Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership for all Medical & Scientific Affairs activities, including clinical application development, evidence generation, medical communications, and scientific insights.
- Serve as a senior medical voice across the organization, guiding the translation of emerging science into diagnostic products, workflows, and clinical value.
- Oversee medical risk management, post‑market safety, and the scientific accuracy of all medical content and customer‑facing materials.
- Partner with R&D and Innovation teams to inform early‑stage development, assess feasibility of new applications, and influence product strategy.
KOL & External Engagement
- Build deep, lasting relationships with medical experts, laboratorians, pathologists, and other scientific leaders globally.
- Represent the company at medical congresses, advisory boards, scientific exchanges, and external forums.
- Incorporate key medical insights, competitor intelligence, evolving clinical guidelines, and unmet needs into strategic planning.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Quality, and Clinical Development teams to ensure aligned and impactful medical strategies.
- Support commercial and market access efforts by developing compelling evidence, clinical narratives, and training resources.
- Partner with business area GMs and platform leaders to accelerate adoption and utilization of products and solutions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing Medical & Scientific Affairs organization.
- Establish clear strategic priorities, ensure operational excellence, and cultivate a culture of scientific rigor, integrity, and collaboration.
- Manage internal teams and external vendors supporting medical affairs programs and field medical initiatives.
Ideal Experience & Qualifications
- MD or PhD required.
- 10+ years of progressive medical affairs or scientific leadership experience within academia, diagnostics, biotech, pharma, or government sectors.
- Experience contributing to or leading product development, evidence generation, and clinical/medical strategy.
- Proven track record of engaging and influencing KOLs, academic research leaders, and clinical stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of clinical trials, real‑world evidence, and biostatistical principles.
- Background in both academic and industry settings is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to simplify complex medical and scientific concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead high‑performing teams.
Leadership Attributes
- Strategic, forward‑thinking leader who can anticipate scientific and market trends.
- Highly collaborative, inclusive, and comfortable navigating matrixed environments.
- Scientifically rigorous, trustworthy, and committed to the highest ethical and compliance standards.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence cross‑functionally and externally.
Seniority level: Executive. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management, Strategy/Planning, and Science. Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research.
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