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A world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for over 55 years, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions which determine the source of disease and contamination to improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.
In North America we have more than 5,000 team members across 11 sites or subsidiaries, including Salt Lake City-based BioFire Diagnostics and one subsidiary in Montreal, Canada.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Position Summary:

The Scientific Affairs Manager will provide dedicated support to the Market Access initiative for the AMERICAS Industry Scientific Affairs Team. The successful applicant is expected to work with the Sr. Director, Scientific Affairs to:

• Enhance bioMérieux’s role as a leading supplier of Food Safety and Quality testing in the US and the Americas.
• Set the direction and focus for improving the bioMérieux sphere of influence with the North American government agencies and the test kit validation agencies including but not limited to the AOAC, Public Health Canada, and the USFDA.
• Increase the understanding of evolving market needs, especially as it relates to the microbiology test kit validations, in various segments of Food Safety and Quality testing including (but not limited to) the Nutraceutical, Dairy, Beverage, Animal Protein, Cannabis, and Service Laboratory.

More specifically, the position entails work in three dimensions:

• Test kit validations: strategic planning, coordination, and execution of the microbiology test kit validations and approvals
• Networking: increase bioMérieux network and influence as measured by the success of the external representation among various stakeholders and the overall contribution to the marketing activities.
• Beta-activities: as measured by the segment-based influence on the product development pipeline especially the microbiology test kit validations.

Responsibilities:

The successful applicant is expected to be well-organized, be a self-starter, be goals-driven, enjoy the challenges of working in a matrix organization, and remain flexible in working with diverse teams and fast-paced projects. Strong business intelligence is desired, and strong interpersonal communication skills are a must. The ability to interact with colleagues at various levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment, be pro-active, and be resourceful with high levels of professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail is crucial to this role.

Specific:

• Prepare annual microbiology test kit validation and approval plan.
• Review monthly/quarterly/yearly test kit validations timelines with the Marketing and R&D teams.
• Routinely share test kit validation plans and timely updates with the management.
• Collaborate with bioMérieux US and global teams to achieve agreement on AOAC objectives.
• Strategically plan and budget for external test kit validations.
• Provide management reports and special project reports as required on government agency landscape and external climate for scientific collaboration as it relates to bioMérieux Industry diagnostic testing opportunities.
• Serve as AOAC Study Director for AOAC RI and OMA test kit validations.
• For each bioMérieux test kit validation study: finalize study site proposals/agreements, purchase orders/invoices, study logistics, supplies and preparing final manuscripts for review and approval.
• Key initiative to be engaged with industry and government stakeholders by serving on special committees and positioning for task group appointments. Demonstrate leadership to the constituency and community stakeholders in these organizations.
• Facilitate influence building with the regulatory/public Health agencies, pertinent academic institutions, and key industry members, including at the C-suite level.
• Generate data with a goal to inform the product development pipeline especially on needs for new microbiology test kit validations.
• Generate data to inform the evolving industry trends including niche markets such as (such as but not limited to) plant-based proteins, cell-based foods, and new beverages. Consistently communicate findings within the US Food Management especially on such new opportunities and trends.

Studies and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or postgraduate work in Food Science, Microbiology or Molecular Biology preferred.
• At least 10+ years of management experience with sales or Food Quality and Safety organizations or equivalent experience within bioMérieux.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the international microbiology testing guidelines, government microbiology testing, and food safety regulations.
• Prior experience with the microbiology test method validation and standardization organization is a must.
• Strong knowledge of the competitive products in the food microbiology diagnostic space.
• Strong skills for oral and written presentations, scientific writing and comprehension, and scientific data analysis and interpretation.
• Good communicator with interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, and collaboration skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Creative analytical ability to assess food safety needs as it applies to government regulations and evolving industry customer needs.
• Profound understanding of how to work with variable datasets, troubleshoot, and extract meaningful information to aid in decision-making.
• Business management techniques, and computer literacy with spreadsheet/word processing.
• Negotiation skills for internal and external contacts; flexibility and team-building skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing capabilities with a customer-centric mindset.
• Ability to multitask and work within deadlines, professionally managing competing priorities.
• Strong MS Office skills and experience with web-based platforms for relationship management (Salesforce/Pardot, LinkedIn) are highly desired.
• Ability to travel, domestically and occasionally international as needed.
• Willingness and ability to comply with bioMérieux Corporate Business Ethics & Compliance policies.
• Experience working in a matrix organization in multinational companies.
• Knowledge of the bioMérieux Industry product line is desirable.

Additional Information:

This position requires 30-50% overnight travel.

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at (385) 770-1132, by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).

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