Job Description
Job Description
Job Locations :
Spencer, INIndianapolis, INCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHLexington, KYLouisville, KYPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PANashville, TNJOB SUMMARY :
The Medical Affairs Manager plays a critical role in driving clinical engagement and supports the dissemination of evidence for therapeutic areas within Atrial Fibrillation and Rhythm Management. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence therapy adoption, support data-driven product positioning, and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.
This role will serve as a clinical expert, translating complex data into actionable insights for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs), ultimately contributing to life-changing healthcare solutions through innovation, education, and evidence-based strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES : Clinical expertise :
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of clinical data related to marketed and pipeline products, along with developments in relevant therapeutic areas
- Interpret and monitor clinical publications to identify emerging scientific trends
- Effectively communicate clinical evidence and product differentiation to HCPs and KOLs
- Collect and relay clinical and scientific insights from the field to inform company strategy
- Ensure clinical strategies align with commercial goals and compliance standards
Stakeholder engagement :
- Build and sustain strong relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and academic institutions
- Facilitate peer-to-peer scientific discussions on clinical data, disease states, and treatment trends
- Engage KOLs and regional thought leaders to demonstrate outcomes, explore needs, and communicate corporate initiatives
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for scientific and educational collaboration with electrophysiology leaders
- Ensure podium influencers and KOLs have access to the latest data and are equipped to deliver scientific content
Clinical and evidence generation support :
- Facilitate investigator-initiated study (IIS) submissions through internal review committees
- Support clinical trial site identification, feasibility, and enrollment
- Collaborate with Scientific Affairs on evidence planning and dissemination strategies
Cross-functional collaboration :
- Maintain awareness of clinical data, commercial initiatives, and product updates within assigned franchises
- Provide insights and voice-of-customer (VOC) input to cross-functional teams
- Support the Medical Education team with needs assessment, agenda planning, and faculty engagement
- Create and execute a Medical Affairs plan aligned with strategic business objectives
- Bridge company priorities with customer research and education needs
Critical skillsets :
- Strategic thinking and project management
- Comfort presenting and discussing clinical data with physicians
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting deadlines, and limited resources
- Strong attention to detail, urgency, and commitment to execution
- Leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
QUALIFICATIONS :
Required qualifications :
- Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in healthcare practice or research
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Medical Affairs or a related field within the medical device industry
- Strong clinical and scientific background in cardiology, with a proven ability to interpret and communicate clinical data to diverse stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and internal stakeholders
Preferred qualifications :
- Technical or clinical knowledge in the electrophysiology space
- Postgraduate degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) or master's degree (MBA, MSc, MS, SM, MM, MHA, M.Bus, MASc)
- Previous experience in medical device product marketing, field clinical engineering, or customer-facing commercial roles
- Strategic skills and experience developing account-level or product-level clinical engagement plans
- Deep understanding of clinical trial processes, scientific methodology, and evidence-based medicine
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, reference management software, and CRM tools