Agilent

Medical Director & Medical Safety Officer  

US-CA-Carpinteria Full time

Job Description

Life Sciences and Diagnostics Group (LDG)’s Medical Director & Medical Safety Officer will have a major impact on the organization and company’s transformation, will have accountability for the safety program and will support the global Medical Affairs team. Reporting to the VP, CMO , the Medical Director & Medical Safety Officer will help build and cultivate Agilent's presence in healthcare and scientific communities, enhancing relationships with key thought leaders and external collaborators. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Patient Safety: 

  • This represents one of the key responsibilities: to serve as a Medical lead in collaboration with RA/QA and other SMEs to ensure Agilent products meet the highest standard of patient safety, i.e. timely assessment of customer complaints, any patient safety concerns 

  • Serve as the escalated level of customer support for medically related product questions and will be the voice of the patient, serving as patient advocate in the company 

  • Serve as a Medical lead in Adverse Events and Vigilance programs 

  • In cooperation with the Sales & Marketing organizations, ensure that LDG's products are used in a safe, effective and ethical manner, consistent with the intent of the product labeling and regulatory and compliance requirements 

 

 Medical Affairs: 

  • Provide all necessary medical and scientific expertise and advice, as required, to internal Agilent departments, customers, key opinion leaders and other relevant external stakeholders like EQA programs 

  • Ensure that all promotional and marketing materials meet Agilent standards of scientific and technical accuracy and integrity 

  • Collaborates cross functionally to develop clinically meaningful educational content and protocols that reflect real world pathology and diagnostic practice  

  • As the medical voice to the external community, represent Agilent at national, regional and international medical and scientific conferences and events, interacting with and influencing key opinion leaders and customers 

 

Regulatory: 

  • Partner with RA/QA in the preparation of regulatory submissions and serve as the Agilent medical expert with global regulatory authorities, handling responses to regulatory agencies regarding questions about complex safety or efficacy issues 

  • Develop, maintain and monitor processes/policies and ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements for global medical activities undertaken for launches and approved products 

 

Product and Business Development: 

  • Help craft LDG’s strategy in the biomedical field and the push into new areas of science and precision medicine that are central to the future of medicine and the LDG strategy 

  • Serve as a Medical Representative supporting Digital Pathology portfolio development. Serve as an SME across the organization and support CDx and commercial efforts in Digital Pathology, including in global markets. Help to evaluate emerging technologies and the competitive landscape 

  • Functions as a medical advisor for Product Lifecycle, Marketing and R&D teams  

  • Advise the Sales & Marketing organizations in maximizing the opportunity for customer acceptance and market penetration of LDG products 

 

Qualifications

  • MD or MD/PhD is a must

  • Anatomic Pathology Board certification preferred

  • 8+ years relevant experience for entry to this level

  • Industry experience preferred

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least March 20, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $130,240.00 - $244,200.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

10% of the Time

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Medical/Clinical