Director Medical Affairs Lead, Cardiovascular Radiotracers

The Director Medical Affairs Lead, Cardiovascular Radiotracers serves as a key scientific and strategic leader responsible for shaping and driving the medical vision for the Bayer Radiology cardiovascular molecular imaging portfolio. This role is accountable for shaping and executing the medical strategy across the product launch and lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on launch readiness, US medical affairs strategy, evidence generation, cross-functional coordination, and external scientific engagement.

 

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

 

The primary responsibilities of this role, Director Medical Affairs Lead, Cardiovascular Radiotracers, are to:

 

• Lead strategic planning and execution of US and global Medical Affairs strategy for the cardiovascular radiotracer portfolio;
• Translate strategy into integrated medical tactics and coordinate cross-functional execution;
• Lead, author, own launch readiness medical strategy and plan according to priorities agreed within the multifunctional Product Team;
• Support and shape the US and global evidence generation strategy including IIRs, RWE, and publication activities;
• Participate in medical and promotional review committees ensuring scientific rigor and compliance;
• Ensures seamless and coordinated partnership with Field Medical leadership to achieve integration of insights into strategy development and execution;
• Establishes new and grow existing critical external relationships with US and global thought leaders and professional societies relevant to the cardiovascular molecular imaging portfolio;
• Lead medical engagement planning including advisory boards and scientific exchange;
• Active member and individual contributor in multidisciplinary Product Development Teams and Product Teams;
• Represent Medical Affairs at national and international scientific congresses and conferences;
• Manage key stakeholders including Global Medical Affairs, Commercial teams, and other internal partners;
• Ensures timely and appropriate management of the medical affairs budget and expenditure.

 

 

WHO YOU ARE

 

 

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

 

Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

 

 

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• MD or PhD with industry experience required;
• Experience in Medical Affairs required, including past roles as a Medical Affairs lead individual contributor in multifunctional Product Teams;
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and scientific communication skills;
• Customer-oriented approach and ability to work in cross-functional teams;
• Proven strategic thinking skills and ability to interpret and implement strategic directions;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deal effectively with deadlines;
• Creativity, resourcefulness, high energy and flexibility;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong Business acumen.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• MD is preferred;
• 3-5+ years industry experience
• Experience in cardio