Share Publication date 2 January 2026 Department Quality, Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Country Belgium Location Mechelen Work arrangement Hybrid Travel percentage 30% Function type Full-time Contract type Employee Experience required
1. Experience working in a similar role in a biotech, diagnostic or pharma company is required.
2. Proven experience in leading scientific projects and presenting scientific results and publications in collaboration with investigators.
3. Proven experience in developing relationships with internal & external scientific stakeholders.
Education
Master degree or higher in a scientific orientation, preferably Oncology or equivalent by experience and/or training. PhD is an asset.
Medical Affairs Specialist
The Medical Affairs Specialist supports the execution of field-based medical and scientific activities within the Biocartis oncology disease portfolios. He/She acts as a key contributor connecting the medical and commercial functions by providing accurate scientific information, supporting evidence-generation activities, and facilitating knowledge exchange with healthcare professionals.
The role focuses on operational delivery of the medical plan, providing scientific support to internal stakeholders, engaging in customer-facing scientific interactions, and contributing to clinic, scientific and workflow study execution. She/he will drive data management of post-market research studies. In addition, she/he provides support in generation of data and publications. The Medical Affairs Specialist will develop medical educational tools for the internal organization (Sales, GSP and R&D organization). The Specialist ensures high-quality communication of evidence and supports initiatives that help drive adoption of Biocartis diagnostic solutions.
This role involves travel for about 30%.
Accountabilities
1. Support execution of the medical plan
4. Implement assigned medical activities in alignment with the global and regional medical strategy.
5. Support mapping of patient journeys and contribute insights on clinical practice patterns and unmet needs.
6. Assist in gathering and organizing scientific and clinical evidence needed for customer-facing teams.
2. Scientific engagement & knowledge exchange
7. Provide scientifically accurate information to clinicians, pathologists, and laboratory stakeholders.
8. Support Molecular Diagnostic Specialist (scientific field team) by preparing scientific decks, literature summaries, and materials.
9. Participate in scientific discussions with healthcare professionals to collect insights and report them internally.
10. Deliver internal training sessions on new publications, assay updates, and scientific data.
3. Study operations & evidence generation
11. Support operational aspects of investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and industry-sponsored studies (ISS): assist with documentation, protocol review, follow-up, and data collection coordination.
12. Contribute to execution of clinical, workflow, and post-marketing studies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
13. Assist in monitoring progress of study milestones and preparing summaries and reports.
4. Scientific communication & publications support
14. Support the development of abstracts, posters, case studies, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
15. Help prepare scientific training and publication materials for internal or external use.
16. Contribute to scientific preparation for congresses, symposia, and advisory boards.
5. Cross-functional support
17. Provide scientific support to marketing, market access, and commercial teams.
18. Assist with preparation of materials for KOL engagement, advisory boards, and key expert meetings.
19. Ensure high-quality, evidence-based communication aligns across Medical, Product Management, and Commercial teams.
Profile requirements
Master degree or higher in a scientific orientation, preferably Oncology or equivalent by experience and/or training. PhD is an asset.
Experience working in a similar role in a biotech, diagnostic or pharma company is required.
Proven experience in leading scientific projects and presenting scientific results and publications in collaboration with investigators.
Proven experience in developing relationships with internal & external scientific stakeholders.
Technical Competencies
- Strong molecular biology knowledge and understanding of diagnostic workflows.
- Ability to interpret and communicate clinical/scientific data.
- Experience preparing scientific materials and presentations.
- Ability to manage multiple operational tasks with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in English (spoken and written); proficiency in an additional language such as French, Dutch, German, or Spanish is considered an asset.
Our offering
We offer you a challenging job in an exciting environment, working for top entrepreneurs in the biotech industry. You can be part of a very dynamic, young and growing team in a highly innovative environment. You will have freedom to shape your work and shape your job. Your input is highly appreciated. Of course we offer you a competitive compensation package which includes a Flexible Income Plan as well as Flexibility through a hybrid work regime.