Specialist, Medical Affairs

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Waters Advanced Diagnostics is seeking a Specialist, Medical Affairs to contribute to our Medical Affairs team in Sparks, MD. The Specialist supports the execution of Medical Affairs responsibilities within a microbiology-focused segment area.

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  Represent Medical Affairs on Core Teams and Product Development Teams for new product development and sustaining activities

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  Serve as a point of contact for Medical Affairs within the core team

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  Coordinate and communicate input from Medical Affairs team members to support aligned cross-functional decision-making

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  Communicate Medical Affairs perspectives, inputs, and considerations to cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial)

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  Facilitate communication between the core team and the broader Medical Affairs organization

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  Provide clinical and laboratory workflow perspective to support cross-functional discussions and product development activities

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  Support cross-functional teams in incorporating real-world clinical practice and end-user considerations into decisions

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  Provide input into product design, usability, and labeling clarity based on clinical and laboratory knowledge

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  Review and summarize scientific and clinical literature to support internal discussions and team alignment

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  Creates coherent, professional documentation and correspondence of moderate complexity inclusive of the development of internal scientific materials (e.g., training content, background summaries)

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  Is able to draw conclusions from primary and other written and/or verbal sources, present, and / or act on them effectively.  Is effective when speaking among peers, team members and functional or Business Management.

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  Demonstrate strong teamwork by fostering collaboration, supporting shared objectives, and contributing to effective team dynamics. Recognizes potential problems and takes preventative steps; including recommending solutions for complicated issues.  May lead an ad-hoc team to resolve issues.

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  Estimates resources required and works with Manager to ensure availability of required supplies and/or resources for individual and/or group activities.  Has some impact on quality, cost, and/or productivity.  May be asked to provide supporting data for a formal budget process.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Molecular Biology, or related life sciences field

• Clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or diagnostic setting preferred

• Laboratory certification such as MLS or MT preferred

• Exposure to Medical Affairs, product development, or cross-functional team environments preferred

• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in a clinical laboratory, life sciences, or diagnostics environment

• Experience working in or supporting cross-functional teams is a plus

• Foundational knowledge of microbiology and clinical laboratory practices

• Understanding of clinical laboratory workflows and real-world diagnostic use

• Ability to interpret and summarize scientific and clinical information

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey clinical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams

• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional team environments

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in scientific content

• Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.