AddressJob Description Summary
This role falls within the $1B+ Microbiology Business with a specific focus on ID/AST. The ID/AST portfolio is seen as a foundational element in our Microbiology strategy, and it is as complex as it is important. This role ranges from collaborating/sensing with worldwide Standards organizations (CLSI, ASM, ECCMID), working directly with Regions to support Regional strategies to ensuring project execution and realizing commercial impact for the resulting projectsJob Description
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This role falls within the $1B+ Microbiology Business with a specific focus on ID/AST. The ID/AST portfolio is seen as a foundational element in our Microbiology strategy, and it is as complex as it is important. This role ranges from collaborating/sensing with worldwide Standards organizations (CLSI, ASM, ECCMID), working directly with Regions to support Regional strategies to ensuring project execution and realizing commercial impact for the resulting projects.
This role will research current market conditions to define the vision for future Phoenix drug selection and Pharma partnerships and prepare new Phoenix panel layouts for the various regions, while determining which Phoenix panel layouts can be discontinued. This information will be gathered through participation in multiple Microbiology organizations (e.g., CLSI, ASM, ECCMID), communication with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), coordinating advisory boards, and using databases accessible to BD. Provides insight to the ID/AST Core Teams regarding product backlogs and prioritization of projects based on changing market requirements. Partners with cross-functional associates to work through challenges of bringing new assays and product features to market. Reporting into the SRO, the successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with prospective users and KOLs to understand and anticipate the market needs and translate them into product requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Defining the vision for Micro ID/AST platform for 3 year, 5 year, and 10 year+ timelines
Creating a product road map based on this vision
Works collaboratively with Regions to identify antimicrobial threads and design appropriate panels to support while transitioning customers off old panel designs. This will be done in close coordination with the ID/AST Marketing team driving the site-by-site implementation details.
Directly supports Regional KOLs on an as-needed basis
Providing insight through all stages of product creation including design and development
Guides the successful completion of projects by effectively organizing, mentor and motivating a highly skilled cross functional team
Supports Informatics discussions as it pertains to ID/AST; including when required SCR triage meetings
Serve as Microbiology subject matter expert (SME) for Phoenix, PUD, Synapsys, and other relevant product domains. Builds upon an understanding of the user base to guide product decisions.
Participate on several CLSI Working Groups to glean insight and provide insight into upcoming breakpoint changes and microbiology testing requirements
Works closely with all partners to communicate customer needs, adjust requirements based on technical feedback, support backlog refinement, and manage priorities
Exhibits broad, well-developed soft skills in the management of relationships with peers, (possibly) direct reports, and manager; seeks opportunities to expand and refine this skill. Accepts and responds to feedback appropriately. Able to provide relevant performance feedback to peers in a constructive manner
Assist the teams with release planning, functional research, and testing of releases.
Facilitate discussion, decision making, and conflict resolution.
Skills and Experience:
Master's Degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of five years’ experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences with a minimum of ten years’ experience
Advanced level of knowledge/understanding of clinical microbiology
Advanced knowledge of the Phoenix and auxiliary platforms preferred
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
Experience in regulated environments preferred.
Track record of navigating tough discussions, finding solutions, and driving decisions both up and down an organization
Travel Requirements
Job requires up to 25% travel in some months to accommodate client visits, KOL interactions, Clinical Microbiology Standards meetings and trade show attendance
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Why Join Us?
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To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
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