Principal, Medical Affairs Innovation

Skip to main contentWe use cookies and other tracking technologies to assist with navigation, improve our products and services, assist with our marketing efforts, and provide content from third parties. By continuing to use this site you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our privacy policy. Manage third-party cookie preferences hereDeclineAccept CookiesEnglishSign InPrincipal, Medical Affairs Innovation page is loadedPrincipal, Medical Affairs InnovationApplyremote typeIn-OfficelocationsUSA NJ - Franklin Lakestime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idR-546512 We are the people who give possibilities purposeBD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. Job DescriptionSummary:The Principal, Medical Affairs Innovation will be responsible for supporting innovation projects in the Specimen Management business unit. You will be a member of a dedicated cross-functional innovation team responsible for developing and delivering upon the innovation strategy to drive growth for the business unit. You will identify, evaluate, and advance projects through the innovation funnel and lead clinical assessment and strategy for innovation projects.  Additionally, you will generate, synthesize, and communicate clinical evidence to support product development and regulatory submissions.The ideal candidate will utilize exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to author peer-reviewed scientific papers, develop technical documentation, and deliver impactful presentations. Experience demonstrating a capacity to exercise independent judgment and discretion within broad policy frameworks, leveraging analytical problem-solving to address complex challenges is necessary. Having proven effectiveness in managing complex projects involving ambiguity, rapid change, and cross-functional collaboration will be key!Job Responsibilities:You will work with R&D, marketing, HEOR, and regulatory team members to evaluate different innovation ideas and support these projects through the innovation pipeline.You will interact with external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, academic & industry experts, payers, regulatory bodies, and policymakers to identify unmet needs relating to specimen management and collectionYou will draft clinical and laboratory workflows, perform literature review, guide market landscape assessment, and gather customer feedback to provide a detailed clinical assessment of the innovation project.You will be responsible for outlining the medical strategy and leading evidence generation initiatives, including study design, protocol development, and execution.Oversee publication strategies and prepare reports, abstracts, journal manuscripts, and presents findings at external scientific meetings or internal BD forums.Review and interpret medical and scientific data, study results, and technical literature. Monitors trends in specimen management and related technologies.Design studies and lead scientific investigations, feasibility assessments, and due‑diligence evaluations related to new technologies and products.Collaborate with and relay findings to the new product development teamAttend medical and healthcare conferences, workshops, and meetings to stay abreast of both medical practice, medical guidance and healthcare trends and best practicesMinimum Required:Bachelor of Science (BS) in a health-related field, such as Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or similar disciplines7+ years of clinical laboratory experience.Experience managing multiple priorities, scheduling tasks effectively, and...