Senior Medical Science Liaison

Danaher; Marlborough (MA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison to execute Medical Affairs strategies aligned with global plans. This role requires clinical expertise in point-of-care testing, engaging with healthcare professionals, and leading research efforts to enhance patient care and technology adoption.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the biomedical or IVD industry, including Medical Affairs or Clinical Affairs roles.
• Strong understanding of laboratory and Point of Care testing.
• Exceptional presentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare providers.
• Lead local investigator-initiated studies through collaboration with Key External Experts.
• Represent the company at medical conferences and advisory boards.

Skills

Communication Excellence

Clinical Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Advanced Healthcare Degree (PharmD, DNP, etc.)

Job description

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Radiometer, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

In our line of work, life isn’t a given - it’s the ultimate goal. When life takes an unexpected turn, our technology and solutions enable caregivers to make informed diagnostic decisions to improve patient care. This is our shared purpose at Radiometer and what unites all +4000 of us - no matter our roles or where in the world we’re located.

Radiometer is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses.

Join a team where you can be heard, be supported, and always be yourself. We’re building a culture that celebrates backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all our associates. Look again and you’ll see we are invested in you, providing the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and try new things with the support you need to be successful.

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The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) will plan and execute the local and regional Medical Affairs (MA) strategies which are aligned and complement the Global MA strategies. She/He will do that in partnership with the local and regional marketing strategy and action plan. The execution will focus and balance clinical, medical and scientific information that supports the intended use of Radiometer products and services in the US (plus Canada if required).

Through the application of scientific and medical training, clinical expertise, and relevant clinical experience, the Sr MSL is also an integral member of the RMED Global Medical Affairs team for strategic planning in the support of launch and commercialization activities to meet patients’ needs and ultimately enhance the customers’ experience in interacting with the company. Specific activities include developing or contributing to the country’s medical plan in the product area of responsibility, educational grant requests and identification of clinical sites for investigative research. The Sr.MSL also serves as a scientific resource for C&MA and other functions as needed. The Sr MSL will also be responsible for interactions with and management of key external experts, and management of off-label requests on the local level.

The Sr MSL will play a critical role as a scientific and clinical expert, facilitating the adoption and integration of the Clinical Decision Support (CDS) and Point of Care Testing (POCT) portfolio in healthcare settings. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to healthcare professionals, leveraging clinical knowledge and insights to promote the understanding and effective use of the company’s innovative technologies in the POCT settings (ICU/ED). The focus of this role focuses on advising HCP on potential optimization of patient care workflows, and improvement clinical decision-making processes through CDS tools leveraging the POCT technologies.

This position reports to the Josep Pareja, Sr. Director, Medical Affairs and is part of the Clinical, Medical, Surveillance & Safety department. The role is in United States and will be a remote role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Drive Scientific Excellence: Build and maintain deep expertise in clinical workflows in the ED and the ICU, Clinical Decision Support tools, POCT (including Blood Gas, basic clinical metabolic parameters, and emergency care immunoassay), communicating complex clinical data and evidence-based benefits to healthcare professionals through educational sessions, training programs, and scientific presentations.
• Lead Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, and healthcare providers while serving as a trusted clinical resource for Clinical Decision Support solutions and POCT technologies.
• Shape Strategic Insights: Gather field insights and feedback to inform product development and organizational strategy, acting as a critical liaison between the medical community and internal teams to guide Clinical Decision Support offerings.
• Support Clinical Research: Lead local investigator-initiated studies through collaboration with Key External Experts, submit grant requests, draft study agreements, and track research progress while participating in MAPSS review committees
• Field Medical Affairs representation and support: Represent the company at medical conferences, advisory boards, and scientific events while supporting symposia planning and advisory board meetings at the local level. Support the commercial team in scientific/clinical workflow- focused interactions with customers.

Essential Requirements:

• Advanced Healthcare Degree: PharmD, clinical certification (Respiratory Therapist, Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist, CCRN, DNP, CRNA, or equivalent)
• Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years in the biomedical or IVD industry, including Medical Affairs or Clinical affairs roles.
• Clinical Expertise: Strong understanding of laboratory and Point of Care testing, clinical workflows, and decision-making processes in critical care and emergency medicine settings
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills with proven ability to present complex scientific information to diverse audiences
• Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically with occasional international travel requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Therapeutic Area Experience: Background in critical care, emergency medicine, or related therapeutic areas with demonstrated ability to translate clinical insights into technology adoption strategies
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of IVD and medical device regulations with strong familiarity of IVD applications in Emergency, ICU, and laboratory workflows

Radiometer, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Radiometer, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Radiometer can provide.

The salary range for this role is $140,000-$200,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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