Director Clinical & Medical Affairs

at  HemoCue

The conviction that “it must be possible” has been the driving force behind HemoCue for over 35 years, because when it comes to caring for people, we refuse to compromise . HemoCue is a leading provider of point-of-care diagnostic solutions, enabling healthcare practitioners across clinical settings and geographies to improve patient outcomes and clinical workflows. For more than four decades we’ve been advancing what’s possible at the point of care. HemoCue offers point-of-care testing for hemoglobin, glucose and HbA1c as well as total and differential white blood cell count.
HemoCue is proud to work alongside a community of Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges

THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB INCLUDE:

• Degree within health/life sciences, for example in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or similar, preferably a medical medical degree (MD)
• Demonstrated people management and leadership skills and experience
• Experience from regulatory standards, FDA, QSR and design control
• Experience from running clinical testing, collaboration with CRO and/or from Medical Affairs
  We are looking for an individual who has the ability to prioritize and distinguish between short term and long term goals. You should have a proactive approach and team work ability is central to success.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel up to 20-25% during specific projects or initiatives
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  Applications will be read and reviewed throughout the application period; this means the position might be filled prior to the last date of advertising October 20th, 2024.
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HEMOCUE IS STRENGTHENING ITS CLINICAL AND MEDICAL ORGANIZATION AND THEREFORE LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR CLINICAL & MEDICAL AFFAIRS. THE DIRECTOR CLINICAL & MEDICAL AFFAIRS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DRIVING THE OVERALL CLINICAL AND SCIENTIFIC STRATEGY, IMPROVE PROCESSES THAT HELP DRIVING THE CLINICAL STRATEGY, AND LEAD A TEAM OF ABOUT 10 - 15 PEOPLE WHEREOF 2 ARE DIRECT REPORTS, AND ONE IS A MANAGER.

This position is part of the R&D leadership team, hence reporting to Sr. Director of R&D. Your team is involved in new product development as well as sustainment engineering of our current portfolio. The Clinical & Medical Affairs function is based in Ängelholm, Sweden and the position will be on-site. At HemoCue, our vision is to do things easier, to do things better, and to do them right.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Strategical planning of clinical evidence in accordance with HemoCue’s overall strategy
• Provide strategic and tactical direction to support timely development and execution of R&D and commercial projects
• Strategic work focus on new products & new clinical segments
• Medical insight and relevance for business development
• Individual development of your team members, competence mapping and setting the team strategy
• Contribute to general R&D strategy as part of the R&D leadership team