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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology?
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At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re united by a shared commitment to innovation with tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.
We are passionate about improving healthcare through fast, accurate molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a team member, you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact globally, in an environment fostering career growth. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking solutions for complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System that makes everything possible.
Cepheid is FDA-QSR and ISO9001 compliant. We are committed to high-quality products and services that meet or exceed customer expectations, emphasizing quality from product design to end-user. Our quality system is based on individual ownership and compliance with regulatory requirements to ensure effectiveness.
This position is part of Cepheid’s Infectious Disease Medical and Scientific Affairs group and is located remotely in Germany.
As Director of Medical Affairs in Germany, you will be responsible for activities in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).
You will have the opportunity to:
* Participate in scientific meetings engaging senior KOLs, healthcare providers, and customers.
* Demonstrate expertise in infectious disease, clinical microbiology, and related disciplines.
* Serve as a resource to the medical/scientific community, including clinicians, laboratory personnel, infection control, pharmacists, and researchers.
* Develop understanding of the global health environment related to diagnostics.
* Build and maintain a broad network within relevant stakeholder communities.
* Collaborate on independent studies to generate evidence, expand product footprint, and support research initiatives.
* Work independently with guidance on complex problems.
* Gain expertise in molecular diagnostics applications.
* Stay updated with scientific literature, guidelines, and healthcare trends.
* Identify research gaps, support clinical trials, investigator-initiated research, and provide insights for product development.
* Communicate scientific insights and unmet needs to inform product design and implementation.
The essential requirements include:
* Medical Degree (MD) with specialization in infectious diseases, microbiology, or infection prevention, with 8+ years of related experience. Other clinical fields may be considered if infectious disease familiarity is sufficient.
* Strong scientific writing, publication record, and excellent communication skills, including national/international speaking experience.
* Proven ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, in a multicultural, matrix environment.
* Fluency in German and excellent English communication and presentation skills.
* Willingness and ability to travel (up to 60%, regional and international).
Additional preferred experience includes:
* 3+ years in Medical and Scientific Affairs.
* Experience in diagnostics studies in infectious diseases in Germany.
* Clinical trials management experience.
* Biostatistics knowledge.
* Regulatory familiarity with on-market diagnostics.
Join us to accelerate the impact of science and technology. We partner globally to solve complex challenges with innovative solutions that bring science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Job details:
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Healthcare Provider
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