Senior Staff – Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison – Acute Care
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 5, 2026
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Hiring location
Austin
Description
Senior Staff Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison – Acute Care drives important initiatives in KOL engagement, advisory boards, research, publications, medical education, and field intelligence between our Acute Care MSA team and the academic/non‑academic Acute Care community. This vital role requires a blend of strategic understanding and expertise in Medical Affairs/Scientific Affairs to foster advancements in Acute Care diagnostics and support the medical community. Primary responsibilities include developing and cultivating strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals, identifying unmet needs/scientific gaps in medical research and clinical practice paradigms, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal partners to deliver field and medical insights. You will participate in and/or drive special projects including voice of customer events, physician‑initiated clinical studies and off‑label conversations, internal and external education, and publication planning and execution. Your primary objective will be to bridge the gap between Beckman Coulter and our Acute Care customers by maintaining detailed knowledge of our product platforms, understanding business and strategy objectives and goals, and staying updated on current literature and data in the Acute Care space.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support:
Strategic Engagement
Support development and implementation of strategic engagement plans to build relationships with KOLs, acute care providers, and medical societies in the Acute Care field
Clinical Research & Training
Assist with clinical studies and research initiatives, provide scientific and technical expertise including statistical analysis, and maintain communication with KOLs and authors
Scientific Communication & Education
Act as a scientific authority in Acute Care, delivering education to internal and external collaborators and streamlining complex scientific information for the broader MSL organization
External Representation & Insights
Stay current on Acute Care research and trends, prepare materials for presentations, and participate in scientific symposia, conferences, and educational programs
Internal Enablement
Provide training and education to internal teams, including Sales and Marketing, to ensure deep understanding of scientific messaging
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements
Ability to travel a minimum of 30-35% of the time (domestic and international)
Essential Requirements Of The Job
Bachelor’s degree with 14+ years of experience (or Master’s/Doctoral degree with 12+ years of experience in the healthcare industry; substantial understanding of relevant therapeutic area required).
Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Science Liaison role preferred.
Extensive knowledge of Acute Care diagnostics and techniques preferred, especially as relates to acute infection and sepsis diagnostics.
Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory guidelines, and medical terminology.
Proven track record to establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, providers, laboratorians and other healthcare professionals.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in
10+ years of product and domain knowledge of healthcare technologies and market trends
8+ years’ MSL experience working in the medical technology, medical device, or IVD industry in Medical or Clinical Affairs roles
PhD, MPH, MBA or Masters degree in health administration or business related field
The annual salary range for this role is $180,000 – $220,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive packages of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This role may be fully remote in designated territory, working remotely to cover a global business area.
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement.
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1-202-419-7762 or [email protected].
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