As the Director of Medical Affairs at Cepheid, you will lead initiatives in the DACH region, engaging with healthcare providers and researchers to drive innovation in infectious disease diagnostics. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on global health through collaboration and scientific expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in scientific meetings to engage Senior KOLs, healthcare providers, and customers
Serve as a resource to the medical/scientific community
Develop and maintain a working understanding of the Global Health environment
Establish and maintain a broad network of contacts within relevant stakeholder communities
Engage and collaborate with researchers on independent studies
Communicate insights from the medical/scientific community about unmet clinical or diagnostic needs
Required Qualifications
Medical Degree (MD) with specialization in infectious diseases, microbiology, or infection prevention and control
8+ years of related work experience
Strong scientific writing with successful publication record
Excellent communication skills with national/international speaking experience
Demonstrated success presenting medical/technical information
Fluency in German and excellent English communication skills
Ability to travel (60% regional and some international travel required)
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years Medical and Scientific Affairs experience
Expertise in coordinating and managing diagnostics studies in infectious diseases in Germany
Clinical trials management experience
Knowledge of biostatistics
Regulatory familiarity for using and managing on-market diagnostics