Program Manager, Medical & Scientific Affairs; IVD, Medical Device

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

At Leica Biosystems, you’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most.

Joining Leica Biosystems means becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer.

The Program Manager, Medical & Scientific Affairs is responsible for delivering key projects and programs for the Medical & Scientific Affairs team. This position reports to the Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs, and is fully remote.

• Lead key projects and cross-functional teams in the Med Sci function, ensuring those projects are delivered on time, in scope and within budget.
• Drive execution of Med Sci projects using Danaher Business System (DBS) tools such as VPM, VSM, Daily Management, and Action Plans, as well as fundamental tools like Smartsheet, Miro and Microsoft suite. Apply problem solving principles to resolve critical issues.
• Provide operations support for Medical Affairs objectives, KPIs and sustainment of existing standard work.
• Partner with internal and external resources to deliver Med Sci evidence site effectiveness, Medical insights generation, and reporting on key projects.
• Support processing of Medical affairs clinical and medical content for external facing audiences through internal approval processes.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering field with preference for 7+ years' experience in program management, or Advanced degree (PhD, MD) in biological science with preference for 4+ years' experience in program management.
• Ability to work independently with the Med Sci team and their cross‑functional partners, to ensure specific programs, consulting with department leadership for guidance on complex situations.
• Ability to discern and make balanced decisions and interpret internal or external business issues for best practice recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to continuously improve together with the business. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience in or knowledge of in vitro diagnostics (IVDs).
• Understanding of product lifecycle from concept to commercial execution.
• PMP certification a plus; must be willing to work toward PMP if not currently certified.
• Medical affairs experience a plus.

Leica Biosystems 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. The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $145,000. This role is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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