Director Regional Medical Affairs EMEA

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

We thrive in a culture of belonging where your unique viewpoint matters. By leveraging Danaher’s continuous improvement system, we turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life.

The Director, Regional Medical Affairs – EMEA is a critical link between our Medical & Scientific Affairs team and commercial leaders in the region. This role maintains a collaborative, two‑way partnership with the Medical Affairs organization and regionalizes integrated medical plans within EMEA.

This role may be fully remote within the region, open for applicants across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional scientific and strategic collaborations to align EMEA research priorities with global product development, regulatory, and commercial needs.
• Build and manage strategic academic partnerships and channel high‑value investigator‑initiated research proposals into the global Medical Affairs organization.
• Support Value & Access with EMEA‑specific health economics, policy, and reimbursement insights for Beckman Coulter solutions.
• Develop and sustain influential KOL relationships across EMEA to drive scientific exchange and inform diagnostic innovation.
• Translate regional clinical insights into actionable guidance for product teams and support EMEA‑tailored education, evidence generation, and pre‑launch activities.

Essential Requirements

• Doctorate degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with at least 9 years of Medical Affairs experience, including leadership roles in biotech, pharma, diagnostics, or medical devices.
• Broad or deep expertise across key therapeutic areas such as cardiometabolic, neurodegenerative, women’s health, or oncology.
• Proven strategic thinker with the ability to interpret regional healthcare trends and adapt global medical plans to regional scientific and business needs.
• Demonstrated success collaborating across matrixed organizations, fostering shared goals, transparent communication, and talent development.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, negotiation, and influencing skills, with experience in clinical research across academia, healthcare, life sciences, or medical technology.

Travel and Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel a minimum of 25% of the time (domestic / international).

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics offers comprehensive benefit programs to support both your professional and personal life. For more information, visit Danaher Benefits Info.