Specialist, Medical Affairs

Specialist, Medical Affairs

Location:

Sparks, MD

Waters Advanced Diagnostics is seeking a Specialist, Medical Affairs to contribute to our Medical Affairs team in Sparks, MD. The Specialist supports the execution of Medical Affairs responsibilities within a microbiology‑focused segment area, acting as a liaison between cross‑functional teams and providing clinical and laboratory expertise.

• Represent Medical Affairs on Core Teams and Product Development Teams for new product development and sustaining activities
• Serve as a point of contact for Medical Affairs within the core team
• Coordinate and communicate input from Medical Affairs team members to support aligned cross‑functional decision‑making
• Communicate Medical Affairs perspectives, inputs, and considerations to cross‑functional stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial)
• Facilitate communication between the core team and the broader Medical Affairs organization
• Provide clinical and laboratory workflow perspective to support cross‑functional discussions and product development activities
• Support cross‑functional teams in incorporating real‑world clinical practice and end‑user considerations into decisions
• Provide input into product design, usability, and labeling clarity based on clinical and laboratory knowledge
• Review and summarize scientific and clinical literature to support internal discussions and team alignment
• Create coherent, professional documentation and correspondence of moderate complexity, including the development of internal scientific materials (e.g., training content, background summaries)
• Draw conclusions from primary and other written and/or verbal sources, present, and/or act on them effectively
• Communicate effectively among peers, team members, functional or business management
• Demonstrate strong teamwork by fostering collaboration, supporting shared objectives, and contributing to effective team dynamics
• Recognize potential problems and take preventative steps, including recommending solutions for complicated issues
• Lead an ad‑hoc team to resolve issues when appropriate
• Estimate resources required and work with the Manager to ensure availability of required supplies and/or resources for individual and/or group activities
• Have some impact on quality, cost, and/or productivity, and provide supporting data for a formal budget process when asked

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences field
• Minimum 1–2 years of relevant experience in a clinical laboratory, life sciences, or diagnostics environment
• Experience working in or supporting cross‑functional teams is a plus

• Clinical laboratory experience in a hospital or diagnostic setting
• Laboratory certification such as MLS or MT
• Exposure to Medical Affairs, product development, or cross‑functional team environments

• Foundational knowledge of microbiology and clinical laboratory practices
• Understanding of clinical laboratory workflows and real‑world diagnostic use
• Ability to interpret and summarize scientific and clinical information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey clinical concepts clearly to cross‑functional teams
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional team environments
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in scientific content
• Developing critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.