Join Cepheid as the Director of Medical Affairs and make a significant impact in the DACH region by leading initiatives in infectious disease diagnostics. Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, researchers, and internal teams to address complex health challenges through innovative solutions.
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 relevant to diagnostic needs
Establish and maintain a broad network of contacts within relevant stakeholder communities
Engage and collaborate with researchers on independent studies
Identify research gaps and support sponsored clinical trials
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
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
Biostatistics knowledge
Regulatory familiarity for using and managing on market diagnostics