Manager, Clinical Science, Medical Affairs

Role Overview

The Manager, Clinical Science, Medical Affairs is a critical strategic role in driving sustainable business value by ensuring the scientific credibility, regulatory compliance, and clinical relevance of the organization’s products. This position reports to the Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Product Lifecycle Quality and Compliance and is part of the global QA/RA function located in Coralville, IA and is fully remote.

• Develop and execute medical strategy aligned with product lifecycle stages, diagnostic priorities, and overall business objectives, ensuring scientific integrity and compliance.
• Serve as a scientific expert and liaison to healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and internal stakeholders to facilitate clinical education, evidence exchange, and trusted relationships associated with off‑label inquiries, third‑party validation services, and health hazard assessments.
• Lead generation, interpretation, and communication of medical evidence, including clinical data, real‑world evidence, and publications, to support appropriate product use and informed decision‑making.
• Ensure regulatory, ethical, and compliance adherence across all medical activities, mitigating risk and maintaining a clear separation between medical and promotional functions.
• Provide strategic medical insights to cross‑functional teams (commercial, market access, R&D, regulatory) to inform product development, launch planning, and post‑marketing strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Life Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent; MD or PhD preferred.
• 5–10 years experience in Medical Device, Pharma, or IVD companies.
• Experience in next generation sequencing with proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills, approachability, and sense of urgency with strong collaboration skills (communication, tone, messaging, execution, planning, ownership).
• Previous experience in a Medical Affairs role such as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Novel Biomarker Assay Development is a plus.

Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally.

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement. Additional information about the remote work arrangement will be provided by the interview team.

Annual salary range: $150,000 – $170,000. The role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) for eligible employees.

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