Staff Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison - Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Staff Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison – Infectious Diseases and Microbiology primarily develops and executes medical and scientific education for the Infectious Disease and Microbiology Disease area. The staff MSL also contributes to important Medical and Scientific initiatives such as fostering KOL relationships, participates in scientific advisory boards, sustaining of scientific and clinical studies and providing field intelligence to internal teams.
Job description
This is a vital role that serves as a medical liaison between Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and the academic/clinical community, strengthening and supporting advancements in and utilization of Infectious Disease and Microbiology diagnostics. Primary responsibilities include developing and cultivating strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals, identifying unmet needs and scientific gaps in medical research, providing insights into clinical practice paradigms and development and delivery medical and scientific education for Infectious Disease and Microbiology products.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Support development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to build relationships with KOLs, Infectious Disease providers and other stakeholders, and medical societies in the Infectious Disease and Microbiology field
- Support implementation and execution of strategic education and training plans for internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with execution and maintenance of clinical study and research initiatives
- Act as a scientific authority and engage in scientific exchange for Infectious Disease and Microbiology, streamlining complex scientific information and delivering medical and scientific education and training to internal and external collaborators
- Stay current on Infectious Disease and Microbiology clinical practice trends and diagnostic innovation, prepare materials for presentations, and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs
Requirements
- 9+ years of experience and Bachelor’s degree, or 7+ years of experience and a Master’s degree, or 4+ years of experience and a doctorate degree
- Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Science Liaison or Clinical Practice preferred
- Extensive knowledge of clinical and laboratory practice in the testing, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases
- Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory or laboratory standards guidelines and medical terminology
- Proven track record to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, providers, laboratorians, and other healthcare professionals
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audiences
- Ability to travel a minimum of 20-25% of the time (domestic and international)
- 8+ years of domain knowledge of healthcare technologies and clinical practice trends
- 5+ years’ MSL experience working in the medical technology, medical device, or IVD industry in Medical and Scientific or Clinical Affairs roles
- Advanced Degree: PhD, MPH, PharmD, RN, MHA or similar
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus/incentive pay
- Remote work arrangement
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.