Make an immediate impact on a global scale!At Cepheid, leader in molecular diagnostics, we are passionate about improving healthcare by providing faster, more accurate diagnostic tests. With our GeneXpert® System, we’ve taken the most sophisticated molecular diagnostic technologies and packaged them into an automated, easy-to-use format that has quickly become the platform of choice worldwide. From the largest laboratories to small physician offices, our game-changing solutions deliver critical answers when clinicians and patients need them most. By employing the latest tools of bioinformatics, nucleic acid chemistry, amplification technologies and engineering, we are focused on developing tests for pandemic preparedness, healthcare-associated infections, sexual health, critical infectious disease, virology, and oncology applications.The work we do every day will change patient care around the world! Be inspired knowing you’re part of the team helping to diagnose the most challenging diseases. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.The Director, Medical Affairs (Saudi Arabia and Middle East) is responsible for the following activities in the Middle East region:
- Facilitating collaborative relationships with thought leaders internally and externally as advisors, consultants, investigators, expert guest speakers and business development partners.
- Presenting data on product performance or other relevant in various formats (oral presentations, written Med/Sci Affairs documents, publications, webinars, etc.) to all stakeholders, including internal groups such as Sales, Marketing, Tech support, etc. and external groups such as national, regional and international meetings, KOLs, customers and prospective customers to increase portfolio visibility.
- Assisting in clinical trials management with investigator-initiated studies, including securing research contracts, logistics of study start-up, and updates for ongoing studies.
- Providing clinical and lab- based input to product development core teams.
- Generating scientific awareness of Cepheid products pre- and post-launch.
- Regularly collecting and interpreting insights in the medical diagnostics environment particular to point of care tests and providing feedback regarding competitive intelligence.
- Providing support to customers by responding to technical consults, patient safety board referral and request for off-label requests.
As a Director, the selected candidate will have opportunity to act as a resource for mentoring, coaching and training other junior colleagues.This position is part of the Cepheid’s Infectious Disease Medical and Scientific Affairs group and will be located remotely. Cepheid is FDA-QSR and ISO9001 compliant organization. At Cepheid we are committed to providing high quality products and service that consistently meet or exceed customers’ expectations. The focus on quality begins at the earliest stage of product design and carries through to the end user. Individual ownership is the basis of the company quality system. Our company complies with applicable regulatory requirements and continues to ensure the effectiveness of the quality management system.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:- Demonstrate conceptual and practical expertise in infectious disease field and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
- Develops and maintain a working understanding of the Global Health environment relevant to diagnostic needs.
- Establishes and maintains a broad network of contacts within relevant stakeholders.
- Engage and collaborate with researchers on independent studies that will drive new applications and expand the footprint of products.
- Work independently, but also receive guidance for most complex problems.
- Gain expertise in the best application of molecular diagnostics.
- Positively Impact a range of internal and external customers, and other related teams.
The essential requirements of the job include: (NOTE For Hiring Manager: Please reference the 3-5-7 Model for Job Requirements found here) - Medical Degree (MD, MBBS, or country equivalent degree in medicine) in medicine with specialization in infectious diseases, microbiology or infection prevention and control with 5+ years of related work experience
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Pleasure working in multicultural environment and matrix structure
- Fluent in Arabic, excellent English communication and presentation skills
- Ability to travel (50% regional and some international travel is required)
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:- Expertise in coordinating and managing diagnostics studies in infectious diseases in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC)
- Biostatistics
- Regulatory requirements for using and managing on market diagnostics
- Clinical trials management to achieve timely completion of project deliverables.
Cepheid, a Danaher company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at danaherbenefitsinfo.com.Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We're innovative, fast-paced, and results-oriented.Danaher is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, and variable annual incentive compensation based on personal and company performance.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
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