Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs (International)

at  Shockwave Medical

Shockwave Medical, Inc. is a pioneer in the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Shockwave Medical aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sr. Manager, Medical Affairs (International) is a field-based member of the Office of Medical Affairs (OMA) team located in Europe. This role will support the development of professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in the therapeutic areas of Shockwave Medical (SWAV) and will provide regional scientific support for OMA and International commercial functions. This position will facilitate the timely execution of international studies within the Shockwave Medical (SWAV) investigator-sponsored research (ISR) program, ultimately leading to peer-reviewed evidence dissemination in support of the SWAV strategic evidence plan. This position will also be responsible for supporting major scientific conference activities, including SWAV-sponsored symposia and scientific advisory boards, and will serve as a scientific/Medical Affairs resource to internal regional business partners (Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Professional Education, Marketing, and Market Access).

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field of study. Advance degree strongly preferred (Master, PhD, MD, PharmD, etc.).
• 12+ years of related experience in Medical Affairs in the medical device industry.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written) and at least one additional major European language (French, Spanish, and/or Italian)
• Medical device industry experience in cardiovascular medicine with special expertise in carotids, TAVI, PAD, CAD and/or coronary physiology highly preferred.
• Knowledge of international regulations and guidelines including, but not limited to, medical product communications and response to unsolicited requests off-label information.
• Ability to understand, summarize, and convey scientific data in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain key opinion leader relationships.
• Works effectively independently and on cross-functional teams.
• Effective written, verbal and presentation skills across various audiences.
• Operate as a team or independently while maintaining flexibility and resilience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) software.
• High attention to detail and accuracy, excellent critical thinking skills.
• Good prioritization and organizational skills.
• Entrepreneurial “hands-on” experience. Pro-active and a “can do” attitude.
• Flexible, with a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time depending on business need.

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