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Beiersdorf · 1 day ago

Director, Clinical & Scientific Affairs

Florham Park, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$199K/yr - $268K/yr

10+ years exp

Beiersdorf is a global company focused on providing innovative skin care solutions. The Director of Clinical & Scientific Affairs will lead clinical testing efforts, support product safety and advertising claims, and act as a scientific liaison across various business units and with external professionals.

BeautyHealth CareManufacturingService Industry

Responsibilities

Evaluate, advise, and influence Brand teams and international partners on new product opportunities and Derma brand expansion categories in the US

Assess global claims and scientific support and propose US compliant modifications of product positioning and claims concepts for new launches

Develop and oversee safety and efficacy test plan, and claims substantiation strategy for Consumer and Medical communications

Advise HQ R&D on US market, scientific and regulatory dynamics (in partnership with the US Regulatory functions) that impact the current and future pipeline

Function as a key strategic partner in annual Dermatology Advisory Board meetings

Advise senior management on risk assessment and specific mitigation strategies to protect the US business

Innovate and propose new testing methods to expand product testing capabilities and tools outside of today’s CRO-localized testing methodologies

Presents and train medical audiences and KOL Speakers Bureau participants (including Dermatologists, Physicians Assistants, Nurse Practitioners) on Derma product science and clinical efficacy data

Qualification

PhDPharmDClinical study designUS regulations knowledgeSkincare experienceBiophysical testing methodsRisk assessmentScientific publicationTeam leadershipProficient in Microsoft OfficeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skills

Required

PhD, PharmD degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Biology, Biophysics, Bioengineering with 10+ years of skincare experience in a cosmetic, OTC or pharmaceutical company

MS degree or BS degree Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science, Biology, Biophysics, Bioengineering with 14+ years of claim support and clinical testing experience in an industry setting

Highly motivated, proactive personality, with a sense of urgency, able to work well independently and in teams

Experience in clinical study design and execution and familiarity with a range of biophysical testing methods

Experience leading, developing, and motivating a team

Extensive knowledge of US regulations governing cosmetic and OTC drugs and current standards for competent and reliable scientific support of claims

Broad knowledge of the therapeutic skin care category, skin science and medical indications

Experience collaborating with Legal and Sr. Management on risk mitigation on challenging topics and the scientific basis and rationale to defend against legal and regulatory challenges

Experience collaborating, negotiating, and finding common ground with internal stakeholders, especially Marketing, Legal and Regulatory teams

Strong leadership and people management skills with experience mentoring multidisciplinary teams

Excellent organizational skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficient computer skills, with the Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Facility communicating proficiently with members of the external scientific and medical community and developing trustworthy relationships

Excellent communication and storytelling ability—able to bridge scientific depth with business and consumer relevance

Scientific publication track-record