Medical Director - Transfusion

Introduction

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Job Summary

The Medical Director represents the voice of the clinician and patient to the organization. Responsible for providing guidance and direction to the organization regarding the necessary or desirable clinical require-ments for Werfen products. The Medical Director relates the needs of clinicians to product performance requirements and features, develops and provides information and education regarding the products' efficacy in satisfying these requirements.

This position will be one of the company's primary interfaces with key medical experts and opinion leaders. The Medical Director will participate as a member of cross-functional teams (including Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Marketing, Operations/Manufacturing and Commercial teams) to develop and execute strategies.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Regulatory agencies: Represents the company as a medical expert in interactions with regulatory and oversight agencies worldwide, such as the FDA.
• Provides clinical consultation to customers worldwide relative to the transfusion specialty area and clinical results.
• Educational projects: Assists with developing and delivering relevant information, educational material, presentations and seminars useful and appropriate for clinicians.
• Medical associations: Represents the Company in the key global industry and medical associations, initiatives, formulation of clinical diagnostic guidelines.
• Literature: Conducts literature reviews as needed to support medical affairs related activities and decisions.
• Provides clinical assessment, in consultation with external 3rd parties as needed, relative to risk analysis of product performance or events.
• Supports the development and preparation of strategies, information and materials for effective product positioning.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key Relationships

• Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs
• Research & Development
• Marketing
• Operations
• Manufacturing
• Commercial Operations

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:

• Minimum of 5 years of medical/clinical practice or medical affairs experience required.
• Medical Degree with a license to practice in the US is preferred. PhD with relevant certification and experience in immunohematology will be considered in lieu of Medical Degree. 
• Business related experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience in one of Werfen’s specialized diagnostic focus areas strongly preferred. 

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Strong presentation skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with different functional areas
• A demonstrated passion towards customer and patient focus
• Appreciation of diversity with an ability to work with colleagues from various cultures,backgrounds and geographical regions

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 30% of time may be required for domestic and international travel.

Closing

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact NAtalentacquisition@werfen.com for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com