Program Manager, Medical & Scientific Affairs (IVD, Medical Device)

About the role

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. By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact—innovating at the speed of life. 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.

The Program Manager, Medical & Scientific Affairs is responsible for delivering key projects and programs for the Medical & Scientific Affairs team. This position reports to the Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs, is part of the MedSci team, and will be fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead key projects and cross-functional teams in the MedSci function, ensuring those projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget.
• Drive execution of MedSci projects using Danaher Business System (DBS) tools such as VPM, VSM, Daily Management, and Action Plans, as well as fundamental tools like Smartsheet, Miro, and Microsoft suite.
• Apply problem-solving principles to resolve critical issues.
• Provide operations support for Medical Affairs objectives, KPIs, and sustainment of existing standard work.
• Partner with internal and external resources to deliver MedSci evidence site effectiveness, Medical insights generation, and reporting on key projects.
• Support processing of Medical Affairs clinical and medical content for external-facing audiences through internal approval processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific/engineering field with preference for 7+ years’ experience in program management, or Advanced degree (PhD, MD) in biological science with preference for 4+ years' experience in program management.
• Ability to work independently with the MedSci team and their cross-functional partners, consulting with department leadership for guidance on complex situations.
• Ability to discern and make balanced decisions and interpret internal or external business issues for best practice recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to continuously improve together with the business.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in or knowledge of in vitro diagnostics (IVDs).
• Understanding of product lifecycle from concept to commercial execution.
• PMP certification a plus; must be willing to work toward PMP if not currently certified.
• Medical affairs experience a plus.

Benefits

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.

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $130,000 - $145,000. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home.