Director, Global Immuno Scientific Affairs
$110,000–$110,000 year
On-sitePiedmont, California, United States
Job Summary
Drive the divisional innovation pipeline by providing scientific insights for Enable, Expand, Advance, and Sustain initiatives while identifying emerging clinical and technological opportunities. Shape evidence generation strategies and critically assess scientific literature to support pre-launch and post-launch assay activities. Serve as the primary scientific authority to the Group Chief Medical Officer, orchestrating integrated evidence strategies and ensuring alignment across Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, and R&D. Build and maintain strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, researchers, and academic institutions to foster collaborative research and advocacy. Monitor healthcare trends and stakeholder needs to anticipate evolving clinical demands, translating complex data into strategic recommendations that drive sustainable business growth and market adoption.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a scientific discipline such as Medicine, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related field
- PhD, MD, or equivalent postgraduate specialization
- Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in Scientific Affairs, Medical Affairs, or related scientific leadership roles within the healthcare, diagnostics (IVD), life sciences, or pharmaceutical industries
- Proven leadership experience at a regional and/or global level
- Strong track record in evidence generation, clinical research, and scientific strategy development
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, R&D, and Commercial organizations
- Proven ability to engage effectively with external stakeholders, including KOLs, clinicians, researchers, healthcare institutions, and scientific societies
- Experience supporting products throughout the full lifecycle, from development to post-market activities
- International and multi-market experience
- Deep scientific expertise with the ability to analyze, interpret, and translate complex clinical and scientific data into strategic recommendations
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to influence decision-making through science-driven insights
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing capabilities
- Proven ability to foster innovation and contribute to pipeline development
- Solid understanding of regulatory, reimbursement, and market access environments
- Ability to thrive in complex, matrixed, and international organizations
- Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work
- Individuals hired may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law
Desired Qualifications
- PhD, MD, or equivalent postgraduate specialization strongly preferred
- International and multi-market experience is considered a strong asset
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