Job Description Summary
As Associate Director, Medical Affairs, Innovation, you will serve as a key member of the Medical Affairs team, focusing on driving innovation and advancing medical strategies, including excellence in evidence generation. This position will partner closely with the Innovation team, and critical functions such as R&D and Marketing to drive innovation projects through the funnel. This position will also be a critical part of tech scouting for UCC, partnering with Business Development and Principle Engineer, Innovation.
Job Description
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Urology & Critical Care Overview
Urology & Critical Care (UCC) is one of the fastest growing business units in the BD-Interventional Segment, and has 4 platforms – Acute Urology, Endo Urology, Home Care and Targeted Temperature Management.
UCC employs more than 1,000 people around the world and is headquartered in Covington, Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. The company has engineering design centers in Atlanta, Denver, Ireland, China & India, as well as numerous manufacturing facilities, located in US, Malaysia, and Mexico.
Primary Responsibilities
- Clinical Expertise: Establish a deep understanding of clinical procedures, disease states, and clinical pathways to support innovation project teams.
- Opportunity Assessment: Conduct clinical opportunity assessments for priority innovation projects to identify potential areas for development and improvement.
- Risk Management: Support clinical risk management activities for products throughout the innovation funnel, ensuring all potential risks are identified and mitigated.
- Evidence Generation: Generate evidence assessments for innovation projects post Gate A, collaborating with Clinical Operations, HEOR, Marketing, Regulatory, and Market Access functions on key innovation deliverables.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Medical Science Liaisons and Marketing to further develop our clinical Key Opinion Leader engagement strategy to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Clinical Fluency: Build UCC clinical fluency for critical functions, including R&D, Marketing, and the extended innovation community, ensuring all teams are well-versed in clinical aspects. Support coordination of opportunities for these stakeholders to see clinical activities live with KOLs and key clinical contacts.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Team Leadership: Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members. Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
About You
- MD with Urology specialization is highly desired. Will also consider NP or PA with Urology specialization.
- Knowledge of Urology procedures including kidney stone management, incontinence, and surgical urology.
- At least 5 years experience in clinical practice required.
- At least 2 years previous management experience required.
- At least 2 years related experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry within clinical research or medical affairs required.
- Experience with digital health technologies and innovation preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with a strong focus of cross-functional partnership.
- Patient and outcome focused.
- Demonstrated capability for critical thinking, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of leading clinical studies and evidence generation activities preferred.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
- Experience in Biodesign, clinical studies, and external clinical community engagement is a bonus.
- Ability and willingness to travel 20-30% of time, potentially including international travel.
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.
Why Join Us?
A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers
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Primary Work Location
USA GA - Covington BMD
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