Global Medical Affairs Scientist

Company: bioM--rieux SA
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:The Global Medical Affairs Scientist -contributes to the design and execution of peri-/post-commercial launch studies (PPLS) and Health Economics and Outcome Research (HEOR) to generate evidence of the medical value of bioM--rieux microbiology products (antimicrobial susceptibility testing, organism identification, blood culture systems). This position reports to the Director of Global Medical Affairs for Microbiology. -Responsibilities:

• Keeps abreast of scientific literature and recent developments in fields of clinical microbiology, in-vitro diagnostics, and laboratory methods
• Synthesizes information from publications to establish a searchable database of evidence and identify gaps for the clinical microbiology portfolio
• Design complex studies for assessment of health economic outcome, performance, and workflow efficiency of a single or combination of clinical microbiology platforms
• Writes and reviews protocols to ensure sound study design and appropriate budget
• Communicates effectively with investigators at each study site
• Coordinates legal contracts, logistics, and training needed to initiate and execute studies
• Plans and implements effective strategies for data management and statistical analysis
• Anticipates and proactively mitigates challenges and risks to timely execution of studies
• Monitors study progress and provides regular updates to the PPLS review board
• Contributes to abstract, poster, and peer-reviewed journal publication of study results
• Committed to the continuous improvement of study management, compliance, due diligence, and reporting processes
  • Contributes to transversal projects specific to medical affairsStudies and Experience:
    • Advanced Degree (e.g. Ph.D., PharmD) with relevant experience in clinical microbiology and managing clinical trials in an academic environment, healthcare, industry, or CRO
    • At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the areas of clinical microbiology (for example, antimicrobial resistance, and sepsis) and infectious diseases
    • Experience in health economic outcome research is highly desired Skills and Qualifications:
      • Proficient in writing research protocols and scientific papers
      • Deep familiarity with microbiology laboratory test methods, regulatory standards, -and practice guidelines
      • Strong networking skills with key opinion leaders and principal investigators
      • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (oral and written), presentation, and project management skills
      • Team player
      • Ability to work in a highly matrixed global environment
      • Strong prioritization and decision-making skills Travel: 15-20% (domestic and international)

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