
Medical Affairs Manager
BD
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Franklin Lakes • New Jersey • Utah • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the strategic medical voice within cross‑functional teams, shaping product development, lifecycle management, remediation initiatives, and global regulatory strategy to ensure clinical relevance and patient safety.
- Interpret, develop, and maintain clinical performance and safety reporting requirements in alignment with evolving global regulations, including EU MDR, and other regional standards.
- Support regulatory submissions and technical documentation, including but not limited to, providing medical review of labeling, intended use statements, target populations, clinical claims, risk‑benefit narratives, and safety‑related content.
- Support and/or contribute to global clinical evidence generation activities, including protocol development, study design input, real‑world evidence initiatives, and post‑market clinical follow‑up (PMCF) planning.
- Oversee the compliant dissemination of scientific, clinical, and medical information to internal stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and external partners, ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry standards.
- Review and approve promotional, educational, and training materials for scientific accuracy and compliance; support advisory boards, expert panels, and scientific engagement activities; and coordinate independent research or educational grant requests.
- Develop, maintain, and review risk management documentation, ensuring comprehensive identification of failure modes, clinical risks, and mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
- Participate in crisis‑management and field action teams, providing medical expertise during product quality events, safety investigations, and corrective or preventive actions.
- Respond to medical inquiries and provide scientifically sound, evidence‑based information regarding the company’s products, indications, and clinical data.
- Monitor and synthesize emerging scientific literature, clinical trends, and competitive intelligence, collaborating with marketing and R&D to inform strategy and messaging.
- Stay current with global regulatory, clinical, pharmacovigilance, and quality requirements, ensuring alignment with internal standards and supporting continuous organizational readiness.
Requirements
- RN, PharmD, or equivalent clinical education.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience with strong patient‑care insight.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, ideally within clinical research or medical affairs.
- Demonstrated experience in medical affairs operations, including support for regulatory and compliance obligations.
- Working knowledge of clinical trial processes and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
- Proven ability to identify unmet clinical needs, assess product opportunities from a clinical and scientific perspective, and contribute to evidence‑based development strategies.
- Strong business acumen and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex scientific and strategic concepts in both written and verbal formats.
- Highly organized and results‑oriented, with a track record of setting clear goals and driving timely execution.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver scientific and medical content to diverse audiences; proficient with standard business and scientific software tools.
- Familiarity with safety reporting requirements for both medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Potential
- Discretionary LTI Bonus Potential
- reimbursement of phone use
- Health and Well-being Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Hospital Care Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Injury Insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability insurance
- long-term care with life insurance
- Other Well-being Resources
- Anxiety management program
- Wellness incentives
- Sleep improvement program
- Diabetes management program
- Virtual physical therapy
- Emotional/mental health support programs
- Weight management programs
- Gastrointestinal health program
- Substance use management program
- Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit
- Retirement and Financial Well-being
- BD 401(k) Plan
- BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Financial counseling
- Baxter Credit Union (BCU)
- Daily Pay
- College financial aid and application guidance
- Life Balance Programs
- Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves
- Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
- MetLife Legal Plan
- Group auto and home insurance
- Pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Discounts on products and services
- Academic Achievement Scholarship
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employer matching donation
- Workplace accommodations
- Other Life Balance Programs
- Adoption assistance
- Backup day care and eldercare
- Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers
- Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes
- Leave Programs
- Bereavement leaves
- Military leave
- Personal leave
- Family and Medical Leave (FML)
- Jury and Witness Duty Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical performance reportingsafety reporting requirementsregulatory submissionsprotocol developmentstudy designrisk management documentationclinical trial processesGood Clinical Practice (GCP)evidence-based development strategiespharmacovigilance
Soft Skills
critical-thinkingcommunication skillsorganizational skillsresults-orientedability to prioritizebusiness acumenability to thrive in dynamic environmentspresentation skillscollaborationstrategic thinking
Certifications
RNPharmDclinical education equivalent