BioMérieux Benelux S.A./N.V.Cluster Medical DirectorAs a Cluster Medical Director, reporting to the Cluster VP, you will lead the development and execution of the cluster's medical strategy, ensuring alignment with bioMérieux's global objectives and addressing regional medical needs. You will demonstrate the medical value of our IVD solutions through evidence generation and dissemination, and communicate this value effectively to stakeholders. Additionally, you will educate stakeholders to ensure the use of IVD translates into improved patient care. You will also serve as a leader for strategic cross-functional initiatives, manage the cluster medical team, and foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.What will be your main missions?Lead the development and execution of the cluster's medical strategy, ensuring alignment with bioMérieux's global objectives and addressing regional & cluster’s medical needs.Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical knowledge in the relevant fields and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert and provide medical support to them as well as contribute to the development of high-impact training and train/coach to bioMérieux commercial teams to ensure they can promote the medical value of bioMérieux solutions.Implement and execute medical affairs strategy for the main product ranges, driving activities that will lead to successful launches and post-launch successful delivery on the defined objectives for the product.Support Principal Investigators and follow up on study proposals aligned with bioMérieux evidence generation strategy.Develop and deliver high-impact communication and educational programs for internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring they are well-equipped to communicate the medical value of bioMérieux's solutions, alone or in collaboration with professional/medical/patient societies, and associations.Foster and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), scientific societies, and patient associations to advocate for the value of diagnostics and enhance patient management. Organize and lead medical advisory board meetings to gather insights and drive strategic initiatives.Support company commercial objectives, such as marketing and other stakeholders in the company, ensuring compliance and regulatory alignment.Lead the MSL team by setting clear objectives, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration. Implement performance management to ensure goal achievement and skill development. Encourage growth through mentorship and training, and manage projects to ensure timely completion.Ensure efficient cross-functional collaboration with the cluster leadership team.Who are you?MD and an advanced degree in health science (Master or PhD) highly preferred.Excellent knowledge of hospital/clinical/medical environment and able to challenge medical needs and assess hazards associated with patient care.Proven expertise in Infectious Diseases, Acute Care or Critical Care and at least 3 years of experience in medical affairs in the IVD or pharma industry will be valued.Proven experience in medical/scientific activities including research, clinical trials.Fluent in English, oral & written/scientific & colloquial; Dutch and/or French will be valued.Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both for scientific communication and educational purposes).Strong business acumen and robust understanding of the regulatory space.Management and leadership skills with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience leading teams, preferably at Iberia scope.Able to take initiative and be comfortable working both autonomously with minimal supervision and as part of a cross-functional team.Able to build relationships with internal stakeholders, to innovate and to demonstrate flexibility.Progressive mindset, with the ability to balance scientific, medical and commercial needs.Availability to travel both nationally and internationally (40% approx.).At bioMérieux, Medical Affairs is a strategic business partner that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration with an ultimate goal of advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes. By empowering our people to focus on high-value disciplines, we aim to shape the IVD market and drive sustainable growth. This transformation will enable us to better support our purpose.Working at bioMérieux means being involved long-term with a pioneering, visionary and constantly growing company that allows its employees to live a stimulating and inspiring experience in a fulfilling work environment.Our internal mobility policy offers numerous opportunities for each of our 13,000 employees to blossom throughout their career while respecting each employee’s individual talents as well as their personal and professional development.At bioMérieux, over 200 professions - both scientific and non-scientific - offer our employees the opportunity to broaden their fields of expertise and develop cross-functional careers. We provide a rewarding experience in an international company that brings together talents from diverse backgrounds, thus fostering a daily aspiration to go beyond the limits.Helping improve public health around the world: our mission gives purpose to every profession practiced within the company.bioMérieux is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/Vet/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/GINA.
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