Medical Molecular Scientist

bioMérieux SA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer match

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Parental leaves

Job summary

bioMérieux SA is seeking a Medical Molecular Scientist to shape global medical strategy and provide expert medical advice to support clinical development and commercialization. You will collaborate with R&D, regulatory, and marketing to ensure scientific excellence and patient-centric approaches within a competitive healthcare landscape.

The role can be located in Salt Lake City, St. Louis, or Durham, with approximately 20% travel and strong emphasis on leadership, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Biology or a related field; advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 5+ years in clinical or laboratory medicine, preferably infectious diseases or microbiology.
• Postdoctoral training or certifications in related fields are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements global medical strategies to support clinical development and commercialization.
• Provides high-level medical expertise to cross-functional teams influencing decisions and product positioning.
• Collaborates with regional and global medical teams to harmonize medical communications and advocacy.
• Monitors trends in medical science and healthcare policy to inform strategic planning.
• Approximately 20% travel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic Medical Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Medical Communications

Global Medical Strategy

Evidence-Based Medicine

Clinical Diagnostics

Data Analysis

Regulatory Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

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 bioMérieux 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, bioMérieux 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