Medical Affairs Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Locations :

Spencer, IN

Indianapolis, IN

Cleveland, OH

Cincinnati, OH

Lexington, KY

Louisville, KY

Philadelphia, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

Nashville, TN

JOB SUMMARY :

The Medical Affairs Manager plays a critical role in driving clinical engagement and supports the dissemination of evidence for therapeutic areas within Atrial Fibrillation and Rhythm Management. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence therapy adoption, support data-driven product positioning, and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders.

This role will serve as a clinical expert, translating complex data into actionable insights for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and key opinion leaders (KOLs), ultimately contributing to life-changing healthcare solutions through innovation, education, and evidence-based strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Clinical expertise :

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of clinical data related to marketed and pipeline products, along with developments in relevant therapeutic areas
• Interpret and monitor clinical publications to identify emerging scientific trends
• Effectively communicate clinical evidence and product differentiation to HCPs and KOLs
• Collect and relay clinical and scientific insights from the field to inform company strategy
• Ensure clinical strategies align with commercial goals and compliance standards

Stakeholder engagement :

• Build and sustain strong relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and academic institutions
• Facilitate peer-to-peer scientific discussions on clinical data, disease states, and treatment trends
• Engage KOLs and regional thought leaders to demonstrate outcomes, explore needs, and communicate corporate initiatives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for scientific and educational collaboration with electrophysiology leaders
• Ensure podium influencers and KOLs have access to the latest data and are equipped to deliver scientific content

Clinical and evidence generation support :

• Facilitate investigator-initiated study (IIS) submissions through internal review committees
• Support clinical trial site identification, feasibility, and enrollment
• Collaborate with Scientific Affairs on evidence planning and dissemination strategies

Cross-functional collaboration :

• Maintain awareness of clinical data, commercial initiatives, and product updates within assigned franchises
• Provide insights and voice-of-customer (VOC) input to cross-functional teams
• Support the Medical Education team with needs assessment, agenda planning, and faculty engagement
• Create and execute a Medical Affairs plan aligned with strategic business objectives
• Bridge company priorities with customer research and education needs

Critical skillsets :

• Strategic thinking and project management
• Comfort presenting and discussing clinical data with physicians
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting deadlines, and limited resources
• Strong attention to detail, urgency, and commitment to execution
• Leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required qualifications :

• Advanced degree or equivalent work experience in healthcare practice or research
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Medical Affairs or a related field within the medical device industry
• Strong clinical and scientific background in cardiology, with a proven ability to interpret and communicate clinical data to diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and internal stakeholders

Preferred qualifications :

• Technical or clinical knowledge in the electrophysiology space
• Postgraduate degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) or master's degree (MBA, MSc, MS, SM, MM, MHA, M.Bus, MASc)
• Previous experience in medical device product marketing, field clinical engineering, or customer-facing commercial roles
• Strategic skills and experience developing account-level or product-level clinical engagement plans
• Deep understanding of clinical trial processes, scientific methodology, and evidence-based medicine
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, reference management software, and CRM tools