Senior medical scientific affairs

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.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. 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. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

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The Sr Medical & Scientific Affairs Liaison provides leadership and direction on medical, scientific and clinical decisions within the business. The Medical & Scientific Liaison role is an integral member of Leica Biosystem’s Medical & Scientific Affairs team. This position will engage with various stakeholders to provide external engagement and act as a catalyst for our mission to advance cancer diagnostics and improve lives.

This position reports to the Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs and is part of the Global Medical & Scientific Affairs Team and will be remote.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver medical and scientific education and training on Leica Biosystems’ advanced staining, digital, and computational pathology portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with key thought leaders, supporting external collaborations and engagement initiatives.
• Translate complex medical content into clear, accessible messaging for internal and external stakeholders in partnership with Medical Directors.
• Monitor and share relevant scientific literature, clinical data, and best practices in oncology and molecular pathology.
• Provide strategic medical support across inquiries, marketing, training, and congress participation, while gathering insights to inform business decisions.
  
  

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D., PharmD) in a relevant medical/scientific field preferred; Bachelor’s or Master’s in health, clinical informatics, or lab sciences with 5+ years of clinical/medical experience also considered.
• Deep understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance standards for healthcare industry interactions.
• Expertise in anatomic and clinical pathology technologies, including IHC, digital imaging, and computational tools.
• Proven ability to deliver clinical presentations, support field-based medical affairs, and communicate complex medical topics clearly.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and influencing skills with a track record of building relationships with key thought leaders and working effectively in matrix environments.
  
  

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel – 30% travel, overnight, within territory or locations
  
  

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Applies deep med-sci knowledge to the development and global commercialization of complex, high-risk products, balancing short-term problem-solving with long-term strategic outcomes and risk-benefit analysis.
• Works effectively in matrixed and cross-cultural environments, driving timely decisions, issue resolution, and resource agility while setting high expectations and modeling accountability and integrity.
• Communicates complex and sensitive information clearly across diverse audiences; builds consensus, demonstrates strong writing and documentation skills, and uses sound judgment to influence and lead through change.
  
  

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, 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. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

The annual salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $175,000-215,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: 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.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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