Job Description Template
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Job Information
Business Title
Field Medical Director
Department
Medical Affairs
Cost Center
Medical Affairs
Title of Direct Supervisor
Sr Director, Field Medical Affairs
Description of Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Field Medical Director (FMD) is a field based healthcare professional with extensive knowledge of the infectious disease medical and clinical practice environment. The Field Medical Director Develops and maintains professional relationships with prioritized integrated delivery networks (IDNs), national reference laboratories, Centers of Excellence, and Centers of Reference. The Field Medical Director develops and executes strategic partnerships with professional societies (IDSA, SHEA, ASM, SIDP, MAD-ID, etc.) and organizations (CDC, APHL, ARLG, etc.) through collaboration, insights gathering, and evidence generation activities. They are responsible for gathering insights and providing strategic direction for medical plan development and execution in North America. This role is instrumental in nurturing relationships with key opinion leaders (infectious disease, microbiology, molecular, and immunoassay), supporting medical priorities related to pipeline and launched medical diagnostic solutions - connecting software, data, IT, systems and reagents across disciplines to demonstrate medical value for prioritized disease states. The Field Medical Director supports internal stakeholders in Global Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Government Affairs, among others. They function strategically and advise complex healthcare networks in value based care initiatives including data services across our portfolio. The Field Medical Director is instrumental in capturing the voice of healthcare providers, synthesizing feedback to inform active participation in the product development, launch, and implementation process.
Main Accountabilities
Supplemental Data
N/A
Qualifications
Training and Education
Check the highest-level education required (must be job-related). Identify the discipline, where applicable:
High School Diploma or GED
Vocational/Technical
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctorate
Post Doctorate
Professional Certification
Will work experience be accepted in lieu of a degree? Yes No
If yes, number of years of experience accepted in lieu of degree and type:
Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Check if applicable
Ability to remain in stationary position, often standing, for prolonged periods.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like.
Ability to wear PPE correctly most of the day.
Ability to operate heavy machinery.
Ability to adjust or move objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
Domestic travel required __40__ % of time
International travel required _10___ % of time
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Direct supervision (approximate) ____ total employees supervised
Indirect supervision (approximate) ____ total indirectly supervised
Management Scope
Check appropriate decision-making authority below:
Decisions with long-term impact
With little-to-no supervisory review
With supervisory review/approval required
Decisions with short-term impact
With little-to-no supervisory review
With supervisory review/approval required
Review
I have reviewed this job description with my supervisor. I understand my responsibilities and I meet the minimum requirements listed above. I have provided the Human Resources Department with document evidence (i.e., resume, copies of diplomas, or letters of employment verification) that I meet the qualifications listed above.
Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe the requirements of this position, the Company reserves the right to change this description, including the right to change, add, or subject to the duties described herein at any time, with or without notice.
Employee Name
Employee Signature & Date
Supervisor Signature & Date
HR Administrative Use Only—this section to be completed by HR
FLSA
Exempt
EEO Designation
1B - Administrative Managers
Revision Date
12/5/2023
Job Family
Medical Affairs
Job Code
001350
Level/Grade
5
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