MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. · 4 months ago
Director, Scientific Affairs
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $272K/yr
10+ years expMeso Scale Diagnostics, LLC. is a company focused on biomarker measurements and drug discovery. They are seeking a Director of Scientific Affairs to collaborate with the commercial team, engage with thought leaders, and promote the company's capabilities while driving revenue opportunities within the customer base.
Innovation ManagementManufacturingTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Initiate frequent interactions with customers and collaborate with the sales and field application support teams on strategies to identify customer needs and provide guidance on how to maximize the use of MSD’s product offering
Collaborate with assay services sales team on strategies to expand the assay services business
Identify and foster external collaborations with key opinion leaders and corporate partnerships in biotechnology, personalized medicine, the drug/pharmaceutical industry and diagnostics
Identify and foster relationships with key decision makers in academia, non-profits, consortia, and government
Promote Company's reputation as a biomarker leader and enabler for the scientific community
Act as MSD spokesperson at conferences to deliver key information about MSD products and services. Host internal and external seminars/webinars, as needed
Generate content to advertise Company's expertise, including presentations, web content, blogs, editorials, etc. Ensure content is current on literature, webinars, conferences, and pharma/clinical business news
Understand and communicate a narrative that the Company’s products and services can impact customer research and drug development activities
Keep abreast of scientific and competitor advancements in the marketplace. Share expertise and best practices with internal clients, peers, and others across the company as appropriate
Gather and compile information about the unmet needs for biomarker measurements and determine strategies for MSD to develop products/services to address them
Ensure all activities are logged in MSD’s database of customer information
Specific duties may vary depending upon departmental requirements
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MD/PhD, Pharm. D.) in a biological sciences discipline
Minimum of 10 years of experience in pharma or biotech, leading drug development projects
Comprehensive understanding of the pharma industry and its current and future needs
Comprehensive understanding of one or multiple research areas including Immunology, Neuroscience, Metabolic, Infectious Disease, and Vaccines
Thorough understanding of the principles of biomolecule detection assays, their development and their applicability in different research fields
Superior competency in scientific fundamentals
Superior communication (written and verbal) skills with the ability to translate information into a meaningful, understandable context and message, regardless of the format (e.g., documents, public speaking situations, presentations, etc.)
Strong business acumen, negotiation and mediation skills, as well as a demonstrated attention to detail and a focus on achieving quality outcomes
Ability to build/foster relationships
Demonstrated propensity to be creative, collaborative, proactive, and self-motivated in the execution and completion of assigned accountabilities
Attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to excellence and performance improvement and the drive to deliver quality and value-added results and outcomes
A professional presence and strong interpersonal skills for interacting in a courteous, timely, and diplomatic manner with all levels of employees as well as external parties
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills
Ability to travel with some overnight stays
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription benefits
401(k) plan with company matching
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Employee assistance program
Fitness club membership contribution
Pet insurance
Identity theft protection
Home and auto insurance discounts
Optional supplemental life insurance
Company
MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC.
Founded in 1995, Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of innovative assays and instruments for the measurement of molecules in biological samples.
1001-5000 employees
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