Senior Staff - Medical and Scientific Affairs Liaison– Infectious Diseases and Microbiology

The Senior Staff, Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison – Infectious Disease and Microbiology is primarily responsible for developing and executing medical and scientific education strategies within the Infectious Disease and Microbiology disease areas. The Staff MSL also contributes to key Medical and Scientific Affairs initiatives, including fostering and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), participation in scientific advisory boards, support of scientific and clinical studies, and provision of field-based medical insights to internal teams.

This is a vital role that serves as a scientific liaison between Beckman Coulter Diagnostics and the academic and clinical community, strengthening and supporting the advancement and clinical utilization of Infectious Disease and Microbiology diagnostics. Primary responsibilities include contributing to medical and scientific education and engagement strategies, developing and cultivating strong relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals, identifying unmet medical needs and scientific gaps, providing insights into clinical practice paradigms, and developing and delivering high-quality medical and scientific education for Infectious Disease and Microbiology products.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Infectious Diseases and Microbiology and is part of the Medical & Scientific Affairs organization, a team of medical specialists dedicated to all medical aspects of safe and effective in vitro diagnostics across therapeutic areas.

This role may be remote and based in Sweden. Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has a major site presence in South Florida, Southern California, Hebron (Kentucky), and Minneapolis (Minnesota), as well as major hubs in Europe and Asia.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support the development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to build and maintain relationships with KOLs, Infectious Disease providers, healthcare professionals, medical societies, and other key stakeholders within the Infectious Disease and Microbiology field
• Support the development and implementation of strategic education and training plans for internal and external stakeholders
• Assist with the execution and ongoing support of clinical research studies and scientific initiatives
• Act as a scientific authority and engage in high-quality scientific exchange in Infectious Disease and Microbiology, translating complex scientific information into effective medical and scientific education and training for internal and external partners
• Stay current on Infectious Disease and Microbiology clinical practice trends and diagnostic innovations; develop materials for presentations; and participate in scientific symposia, congresses, and educational programs

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience, or Master’s or Doctoral degree with 12+ years of experience, in Infectious Disease and/or Microbiology
• 5 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, or relevant clinical practice role
• Extensive knowledge of clinical and laboratory practices related to the testing, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases
• Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory and laboratory standards, and medical terminology
• Proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with KOLs, healthcare providers, laboratorians, and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to both scientific and non-scientific audiences

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical / Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel minimum 20–25% of the time (domestic and international)
• Swedish work permit
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in Swedish or other Nordic languages is considered an advantage.

It would be a plus if you also possess:

• 10 or more years of domain expertise in healthcare technologies and clinical practice trends
• 8 or more years of MSL experience within the medical technology, medical device, or IVD industry in Medical, Scientific, or Clinical Affairs roles
• Advanced degrees such as PhD, MPH, PharmD, RN, MHA, or similar

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive and competitive benefits designed to support life beyond the job.

We review applications on an ongoing basis and encourage you to submit your application today. We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in helping shape the future of Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.