Medical Affairs Specialist

Job Description

Become a part of a growing and dedicated team that does truly inspiring work in the field of Precision Medicine. Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.

We are searching for an experienced Medical Affairs Specialist to work within the exciting field of Biomarkers testing, molecular diagnostics and digital pathology. As a Medical Affairs Specialist, you will proactively engage with practicing pathologists and other healthcare providers to establish the clinical value of Agilent’s products, identify evidence gaps and implement remediation activities. To be successful, you will have a strong background in diagnostics and experience working with oncology-based biomarkers or in vitro diagnostics. Additional responsibilities include support of external quality assessment organizations/programs (such as CAP, UK NEQAS and NordiQC and QuiP).

Responsibilities:

• Engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) to develop strong professional relationships
• Provide scientific and clinical support for product development and marketing strategies
• Conduct presentations and training for internal teams and external collaborators
• Act as a scientific resource for healthcare professionals and answer medical inquiries
• Support clinical trial activities and data dissemination
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, and regulatory affairs
• Supervise and report on competitive intelligence in the scientific community
• Develop and implement RWE generation strategic plans to address scientific gaps and opportunities
• Participate in medical and scientific conferences to represent the company
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical guidelines in all scientific communications
• Ability to write, review and present medical communications documents (abstracts, posters, slide decks, whitepapers)
• Analyze and interpret data from EQA programs to resolve their influence on clinical practices, patient's outcomes, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Pharmacology, or related fields
• 5+ 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 sophisticated training, study and experience in diagnostics.
• Sophisticated skills in English in both written and spoken communication
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Experience conducting investigator-initiated studies or other RWE generation activities
• Willing to travel globally as required to meet KOLs or attend meetings estimated at approximately 25% - 35%
• Ability to work independently and lead multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Life Science diagnostic company, in Patient Safety, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, Medical Science Liaison, or related field preferred but not required
• Previous scientific publications preferred but not required
• Proven understanding of industry standards as well as all applicable laws and regulations preferred but not required
• Prior experience with EQA organization engagement or participation in EQA program(s) is highly desired.
• ·Knowledge of EU regulations and guidelines for IVD and companion diagnostics preferred

Preferred location is Europe (Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland) but will consider other locations in Europe and remote work for well qualified candidates.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.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/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

25% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Medical/Clinical