Medical Molecular Scientist

bioMerieux Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Adoption assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

BioMérieux Inc. seeks a Medical Molecular Scientist to shape medical strategy and provide expert medical insights for global clinical development and commercialization. The role collaborates with R&D, regulatory, and marketing to ensure product development aligns with scientific excellence and patient-centric goals.

The position may be based in Salt Lake City, St. Louis, or Durham, with ~20% travel. Experience in infectious diseases or molecular diagnostics is valued and a strong track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related fields.
• Advanced degree preferred (MD/PhD/PharmD) in a relevant area.
• 5+ years of professional experience in clinical or laboratory medicine.
• Postdoctoral training or certifications in related fields are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements global medical strategies to support clinical development and commercialization.
• Provides high-level medical guidance to cross-functional teams and influences strategic decisions.
• Harmonizes medical communications across regional and global teams.
• Monitors trends in medical science and policy to maintain competitive edge.

Skills

Ethical principles

Written communication

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Priority setting

Inclusiveness

Technology leadership

EBM Infectious Diseases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (MD/PhD/PharmD)

Job description

The Medical Molecular Scientist plays a crucial role in shaping the medical strategy for our organization. This position involves providing expert medical advice and insights to support global clinical development and commercial efforts. The Medical Scientist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including research, regulation, and marketing, to ensure the successful development and launch of innovative products. This role is pivotal in maintaining our commitment to scientific excellence and patient-centric approaches within the competitive landscape of global healthcare.

This role can be in either Salt Lake City Utah, St. Louis Missouri or Durham North Carolina.

Job Duties Include:

• Strategic Medical Leadership: Develops and implements forward-thinking global medical strategies to support clinical development and commercialization, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory standards.
• Expert Guidance & Collaboration: Provides high-level medical expertise and insights to cross-functional teams, including R&D, regulatory affairs, and commercial department, influencing strategic decisions and product positioning.
• Global Coordination & Consistency: Collaborates with regional and global medical teams to harmonize medical communications, advocacy efforts, and scientific engagement, fostering consistency and excellence in execution.
• Innovation & Thought Leadership: Monitors emerging trends in medical science and healthcare policy, integrating insights into strategic planning to maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
• Approximately 20% travel
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science in Medicine, Health Sciences, Applied Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Public Health, Community Health, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Advanced degree strongly preferred (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of professional experience in clinical or laboratory medicine required, preferred within infectious diseases or clinical microbiology.
• Additional postdoctoral training, or professional certifications in Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or related fields are highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMerieux promotes.
• Written Communications - including the ability to communicate technical data in written form
• Understand complex information and interpret it accurately, often requiring critical thinking and analysis to grasp the full picture.
• Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues
• Priority setting that align with business objectives
• Fosters a culture of inclusiveness among all team members
• Expert: leads in applying technology; innovates, optimizes processes, and trains others
• Evidence-Based Medicine in Infectious diseases and Molecular Diagnostics
• Clinical Evidence Generation and Communication strategy

The estimated salary range for this role is between $102,600 and $147,600. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMerieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

#LI-US

BioMerieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant's identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMerieux's or its affiliates' application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [emailprotected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).