Principal, Medical Affairs (Principal Scientist)

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain safety and effectiveness (S&E) requirements for current and future medical products.
• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of feasibility, clinical, and human factors studies.
• Serve as a key scientific authority across cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality.
• Identify key trends and unmet needs in science, technology, medical practice, and health economics.
• Develop clinical test plans to meet regulatory and marketing needs for new and improved products.
• Provide clinical support for marketed products, including training, troubleshooting, and post-market surveillance.
• Design clinical studies and lead scientific investigations, feasibility assessments, and due-diligence evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports, abstracts, and journal manuscripts for presentation at scientific meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in a health-related field (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Nursing).
• 2+ years of experience in clinical laboratory, clinical research, or a related healthcare field.
• ASCP MLS certification (or equivalent) or advanced training/board certification in specialized clinical laboratory disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience working within a medical device, IVD, or pharmaceutical company.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including annual bonus and potential discretionary LTI bonus.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and hospital care insurance.
• Financial well-being tools such as 401(k) plan, deferred compensation, and 529 College Savings Plan.
• Extensive wellness programs covering mental health, sleep, diabetes, and physical therapy.
• Paid time off (PTO) and various leave programs including parental and bereavement leave.
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and we work to find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities through innovation in design, engineering, and manufacturing.