Director of Medical Affairs

Job Description

In the Companion Diagnostics Business (CDx), our team partners closely with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop, manufacture and commercialize highly regulated medical devices which are critical for physicians to help select therapies for their patients.

Become a part of a growing and dedicated team that does truly inspiring work in the field of Precision Medicine. Our employees are passionate about their contributions because there is a very direct connection to helping patients with cancer.

Position Overview:

We are searching for an experienced Medical Affairs Specialist to work within the exciting field of Precision Medicine and Companion Diagnostics (CDx). As a Director of Medical Affairs, your main responsibilities will be to execute medical affairs strategy. This position requires providing strong support to Agilent’s Life Sciences and Diagnostic Group. The top candidate will have a strong background in diagnostics and experience working with oncology-based biomarkers or in vitro diagnostics. The candidate will work directly with pharmaceutical partners, clinical and R&D scientists, clinical affairs and regulatory affairs to assure compliance with internal and external requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interact with pharma partners, academic institutions, external laboratories and other outside institutions

• Identify key gaps and support CDx product launch through implementation of medical launch readiness program (MRLP) to close those gaps

• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and therapeutic area experts (TAEs)

• Develop and implement data generation activities to support current products and new products

• Monitor and report on competitive intelligence in the scientific community

• Collaborate effectively with other functional groups to cultivate positive relationships and guarantee successful products launch, including product development support clinical guideline initiatives

• Participate in professional associations, standardization consortia, and advocacy organizations

• Provides operational and scientific support for the development and review of medical content including slide decks, presentations, publications and response letters

• Ability to write and review medical communications documents (abstracts, posters, slide decks, whitepapers)

• Review medical materials to ensure accuracy of content and scope

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• MSc, MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, or related disciplines

• 10+ years of professional experience in medical affairs working with pharma, diagnostic or companion diagnostics in oncology, pathology or NGS liquid biopsy

• Possesses in-depth skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience in diagnostics.

• Advanced skills in English in both written and spoken communication

• Willing to travel to meet job expectations estimated at approximately 25%

• Industry experience in a Life Science diagnostic company, in Patient Safety, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Science Liaison, or related discipline preferred but not required

• Experience writing medical or scientific publications preferred but not required

• Strong knowledge of industry standards as well as all applicable laws and regulations preferred but not required

 Preferred Qualifications:                               

• Experience working with pharma / diagnostics CDx is strongly preferred

• Experience working in oncology and/or pathology

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least April 4, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $160,240.00 - $300,450.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

25% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Medical/Clinical Apply