Principal Medical Affairs
BD
Warwick, Rhode Island
Full-Time
$113,400
RemoteSenior
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
The Principal, Medical Affairs role provides strategic medical/scientific support for the designated product platforms – integrating knowledge of business & functional priorities to address complex problems and non-standard situations. As a key contributor in a complex environment, this position works independently with minimal guidance, sharing expertise as they represent Medical Affairs on Innovation and New Product Development Teams.
Key Responsibilities
Own and drive medical and scientific workstreams for assigned products and pipeline assets, with responsibility for execution and delivery
Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of clinical and pre-clinical studies to support product development, regulatory approval, and market adoption
Translate medical strategy into actionable evidence generation plans, aligned to business and innovation priorities
Partner with R&D tointegrate clinical insight into product development and design decisions
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs toshape clinical and non-clinical evidence strategies supporting global submissions (e.g., IDE/PMA)
Serve as theMedical Affairs representative on cross-functional teams, influencing decisions across Clinical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, and Marketing
Contribute toscientific exchange activities, including interactions with key opinion leaders, investigators, and external stakeholders
Ensure alignment withrisk management and product safety considerations across the product lifecycle
Driveevidence readiness and data generation strategies supporting both development and commercialization
Scope and Impact
Functions as asenior individual contributor (no direct reports) with ownership of defined programs, products, or evidence portfolios
Leads work independently, with minimal oversight, and is accountable for end-to-end execution of deliverables
Influences cross-functional teams without formal authority
Contributes to medical strategy development while focusing onexecution excellence and scientific leadership within scope
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, medical, or engineering disciplinerequired
Demonstrated experiencesupporting or owning clinical or pre-clinical studies (design through execution and analysis)
Proven ability tooperate independently and manage complex projects with minimal supervision
Strong understanding ofevidence generation in support of product development and regulatory pathways
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex scientific information clearly
Experience inMedical Affairs with exposure to evidence strategy development
Experience supporting or working withinNew Product Development (NPD) environments
Able to work successfully in a fully remote office environment
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, MS)
Typical Backgrounds for Success in This Role
Clinical Scientist / Clinical Research Scientist (medical device or pharma)
Medical Affairs Specialist or Associate with strategy and evidence generation exposure
Medical Science Liaison with involvement inNPD, innovation, or medical strategy
Clinical Research roles with demonstratedstudy ownership and cross-functional collaboration
Experience inscientific exchange, including KOL engagement or advisory board participation
Experience managingexternal partners (e.g., CROs, investigators)
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
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.
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Salary Range Information
$113,400.00 - $186,900.00 USD Annual