Principal Medical Affairs in Warwick, Rhode

Principal, Medical Affairs

The Principal, Medical Affairs role provides strategic medical/scientific support for the designated product platforms - integrating knowledge of business & functional priorities to address complex problems and non-standard situations. As a key contributor in a complex environment, this position works independently with minimal guidance, sharing expertise as they represent Medical Affairs on Innovation and New Product Development Teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive medical and scientific work streams for assigned products and pipeline assets, with responsibility for execution and delivery
• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical and pre-clinical studies to support product development, regulatory approval, and market adoption
• Translate medical strategy into actionable evidence generation plans, aligned to business and innovation priorities
• Partner with R&D to integrate clinical insight into product development and design decisions
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to shape clinical and non-clinical evidence strategies supporting global submissions (e.g., IDE/PMA)
• Serve as the Medical Affairs representative on cross-functional teams, influencing decisions across Clinical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Marketing
• Contribute to scientific exchange activities, including interactions with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with risk management and product safety considerations across the product lifecycle
• Drive evidence readiness and data generation strategies supporting both development and commercialization

Scope and Impact

• Functions as a senior individual contributor (no direct reports) with ownership of defined programs, products, or evidence portfolios
• Leads work independently, with minimal oversight, and is accountable for end-to-end execution of deliverables
• Influences cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Contributes to medical strategy development while focusing on execution excellence and scientific leadership within scope

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, medical, or engineering discipline required
• 4 years of relevant industry experience in medical device or biotechnology
• Demonstrated experience supporting or owning clinical or pre-clinical studies (design through execution and analysis)
• Proven ability to operate independently and manage complex projects with minimal supervision
• Strong understanding of evidence generation in support of product development and regulatory pathways
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex scientific information clearly
• Experience in Medical Affairs with exposure to evidence strategy development
• Familiarity with Regulatory Affairs processes, including FDA or global submission requirements
• Knowledge of risk management for and medical devices safety principles
• Experience supporting or working within New Product Development (NPD) environments
• Able to work successfully in a fully remote office environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, MS)

Typical Backgrounds for Success in This Role

• Clinical Scientist / Clinical Research Scientist (medical device or pharma)
• Medical Affairs Specialist or Associate with strategy and evidence generation exposure
• Medical Science Liaison with involvement in NPD, innovation, or medical strategy
• Clinical Research roles with demonstrated study ownership and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in scientific exchange, including KOL engagement or advisory board participation
• Experience managing external partners (e.g., CROs, investigators)

At BD, we are committed to supporting our associates' well-being, development, and success through a performance-based culture. For this position, BD offers a competitive compensation package along with the following benefits specific to this role:
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…