Principal, Medical Affairs Innovation

Position Summary The Principal, Medical Affairs Innovation, will support innovation projects in the Specimen Management business unit. Working within a cross‑functional innovation team, you will develop and deliver the strategy to drive growth, identify and advance projects through the innovation funnel, lead clinical assessment, and generate, synthesize, and communicate clinical evidence to support product development and regulatory submissions. Responsibilities Collaborate with R&D, marketing, HEOR, and regulatory teams to evaluate innovation ideas and support projects through the innovation pipeline. Engage external stakeholders—including healthcare providers, academic and industry experts, payers, regulatory bodies, and policymakers—to identify unmet needs related to specimen management and collection. Draft clinical and laboratory workflows, conduct literature reviews, guide market landscape assessments, and gather customer feedback to provide a detailed clinical assessment of each innovation project. Outline the medical strategy and lead evidence‑generation initiatives, including study design, protocol development, and execution. Oversee publication strategies and prepare reports, abstracts, journal manuscripts, and present findings at external scientific meetings or internal forums. Review and interpret medical and scientific data, study results, and technical literature. Monitors trends in specimen management and related technologies. Design studies, lead scientific investigations, feasibility assessments, and due‑diligence evaluations for new technologies and products. Collaborate with and relay findings to the new product development team. Attend medical and healthcare conferences, workshops, and meetings to stay abreast of medical practice, guidance, and healthcare trends. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science in a health‑related field (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or similar). 7+ years of clinical laboratory experience. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, schedule tasks effectively, and deliver results within tight timelines. Strong skills in comprehending, interpreting, and communicating complex clinical and scientific information concisely. Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance in all work products. Advanced knowledge of scientific methodologies applied in clinical laboratory medicine. Solid understanding of clinical studies, including study design, execution, data interpretation, and analysis. Preferred Knowledge and Skills Master of Science in a health‑related field plus a minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory or research experience. PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Clinical Chemistry). Experience in a medical device, IVD, or pharmaceutical company. ASCP MLS certification (or equivalent) and advanced training or board certification in clinical chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, or related disciplines. Compensation Annual salary range: . Benefits Health and well‑being benefits: medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts. Life and disability insurance, long‑term care, and critical illness coverage. Retirement plans: 401(k) with company match, retirement and restoration plan, 529 college savings, and financial counseling. Paid time off, educational assistance, and other leave programs. Well‑being resources: wellness incentives, mental health support, virtual physical therapy, substance use management, and more. Equal Employment Opportunity This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Becton Dickinson