Medical Affairs Manager, Specimen Management, UKI & Nordics (UK, Sweden & Denmark)

Job Description Summary

The Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) plays a vital role in bridging scientific knowledge with strategic business objectives, acting as a non-promotional expert liaison between the organization and the external medical community. By leveraging deep clinical and diagnostic expertise—particularly in the pre-analytical phase—the MAM supports the commercial organization with scientific insights, educational initiatives, and evidence-based guidance. Core responsibilities include engaging with healthcare professionals, facilitating peer-to-peer scientific exchange, developing educational programs, supporting clinical research initiatives, and serving as a key resource in therapeutic and diagnostic areas. The MAM also contributes to the review of promotional materials, delivers strategic insights, and ensures the alignment of Medical Affairs objectives with internal and external stakeholder needs.

Success in this role requires a blend of scientific acumen, business understanding, and strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have expertise in laboratory medicine, clinical study design, and data interpretation, along with a solid grasp of industry regulations and diagnostic workflows. They must demonstrate strong project management skills, the ability to translate complex scientific information for diverse audiences, and a proven track record of relationship-building with key opinion leaders. Effective communication, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset are essential, as the MAM operates in a dynamic matrix environment, supporting both medical and commercial teams while maintaining a customer-centric approach.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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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About the role

The Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) serves as a key local (Country/Hub) representative within the Medical Affairs team, acting as a strategic liaison between the organisation and external stakeholders. This role provides non-promotional product and scientific support to the commercial organisation by leveraging deep clinical knowledge, academic credentials, and scientific expertise in the relevant therapeutic and diagnostic areas.

The MAM engages with healthcare professionals, academic researchers, and scientific organisations to facilitate meaningful scientific exchange. These interactions ensure that key opinion leaders and institutions have access to accurate, up-to-date scientific information, while also enabling the organisation to gather and communicate valuable external insights to internal cross-functional teams.

A strong understanding of disease states, diagnostic pathways, emerging clinical evidence, and ongoing research—particularly in the pre-analytical phase—is essential. The MAM also contributes to the development and execution of the clinical research strategy, ensuring the safety and integrity of clinical studies involving licensed products and solutions.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Implement scientific and educational initiatives aligned with Medical Affairs goals.
• Collaborate with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare collaborators to establish and cultivate relationships.
• Scientific Expertise: Serve as the primary clinical and scientific resource for HCPs in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Education & Training: Develop and deliver programs to improve disease understanding and patient care.
• Customer Interaction: Engage various audiences through meetings, group discussions, and symposium presentations.
• Advisory & Congress Support: Facilitate expert involvement in advisory boards, meetings, and attend medical congresses to report insights.
• Material Review: Act as Medical Reviewer/Approver for promotional content as assigned.
• Clinical Research Support: Assist with Investigator Sponsored Studies and identify clinical trial sites and investigators.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support commercial initiatives while maintaining a primarily medical focus.
• Insight Delivery: Provide strategic insights and competitive intelligence to guide internal decision-making.

About you

• Strong flexibility and understanding of business operations.
• In-depth understanding of methodologies, practice, and/or laboratory medicine, with particular expertise in the preanalytical phase of diagnostic workflows.
• Solid knowledge of study design, data interpretation, and study evaluation.
• Knowledge of regulations, standards, and industry guidelines.
• Ability to manage, synthesise, and analyse data effectively.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and the broader scientific/medical community.
• Competency in clinical study design, statistical analysis, and technical/scientific writing.
• Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and scientific information.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer-centric approach and responsiveness.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix environment.

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At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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Primary Work Location

GBR Winnersh - Eskdale Road

Additional Locations

DNK Herlev – Lyskær, SWE Stockholm - Marieviksgatan