Title: senior director, medical & scientific affairs – global kol development/and engagement
Location: remote/united states
Travel: 50-60%
Reports to: chief medical officer
Our client is expanding their medical team with an external-facing senior medical affairs leader interested in directing the diagnostics medical science liaison (msl) team and building key opinion leader (kol) relationships in the cardiology, infectious disease and reproductive health therapeutic areas globally, educating and gaining adoption of in-vitro diagnostic (ivd) productsSuccessful applicants will be passionate about changing the face of medicine as we know it with a creative approach and leading the clinician education for innovative products.
Position summary:
This senior medical director (licensed md) leadership professional is responsible for creating and driving adoption of our client’s products globally through providing product and disease state knowledge to targeted medical and scientific thought leaders consistent with the objectives of the companyThe incumbent provides scientific input to the business, advising the company, the business units and marketing teams on customer product needsThe incumbent delivers scientific collateral and educational materials to external stakeholders to facilitate the market adoption of company products through scientific marketing programsIncumbent keeps abreast of clinical best practices, through industry and clinical affiliations, partnerships and communicates information throughout the company.
Position responsibilities/accountabilities:
Develop and deliver our diagnostic product information and education to the external stakeholders, conduct on-site education and clinical consulting to customers.
Participate in industry wide organizations such as standardization consortiums and professional associations to enhance company’s visibility to have a strong presence in the industry.
Engage with key industry consultants and subject matter experts, external contractors and professional associations as appropriate to keep informed of existing and evolving industry standards and technologies.
Support customers at the lab director/physician level and higherEngages in professional, clinical discussions regarding disease state emerging scientific and medical topics; solicits information about customer requirements and product utilization within the laboratory.
Develop relationships with identified medical thought leaders to build advocacy for diagnostic products through providing value added solutions.
Review publications that involve or could affect company products and prepare positioning statements; provides insights to internal business leaders.
Support establishment and maintenance of customer relations with healthcare professionals and organizations.
Candidate requirements:
Currently licensed md with training in internal medicine or subspecialty in pulmonology or critical care
Minimum of 5 years in industry working closely with other internal and external stakeholders to include c-level executives, clinicians, regulatory agencies, and scientists with subject matter expertise.
Demonstrated ability to lead a small team of direct reports (msls)
Working knowledge of in-vitro diagnostics and regulatory requirements a plus.
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