Medical Director (Immunology)
A great opportunity for an experienced Medical Director to join a growing pharmaceutical company. As part of their global expansion plan, the company is now looking to appoint the Head of Medical Affairs in Germany. The chosen candidate will get a unique opportunity to design, develop and implement their vision of medical affairs and clinical […]
Job Description
A great opportunity for an experienced Medical Director to join a growing pharmaceutical company. As part of their global expansion plan, the company is now looking to appoint the Head of Medical Affairs in Germany. The chosen candidate will get a unique opportunity to design, develop and implement their vision of medical affairs and clinical development strategies.
Company Offers
- An attractive compensation package, including performance bonus, pension scheme, car allowance, life/health insurance, etc;
- A new challenge and prospects of career progression within a growing company;
- A high level of responsibility and creative freedom.
Requirements
- Medical Degree is preferred (alternately a relevant scientific PhD);
- At least 6-7 years experience in Medical Affairs, including Clinical Development;
- Working knowledge of all areas of product development (pre-clinical development, clinical trial management, post-launch activities, regulatory affairs and GCP);
- Strong existing professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the fields of Oncology, Haematology, Gastroenterology or Rheumatology is highly desirable;
- Experience in an operational management and leadership role;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with capability and confidence to address the audiences on a wide variety of scientific topics;
- Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken;
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office tools);
- Prepared to travel locally and internationally.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement medical strategies to achieve maximum competitive advantage for company’s products;
- Provide leadership in developing and maintaining professional relationships with scientific community (physicians, key opinion leaders, scientific societies, etc.), policy makers and other relevant stakeholders;
- Hold accountability for clinical development tactics and implementation of assigned programs;
- Ensure scientific accuracy and consistency of medical documentation and clinical educational activities;
- Ensure timely and cost efficient conduct of clinical development programs;
- Responsibility for tactical execution of Post Market Surveillance activities and Post Marketing Clinical Studies;
- Oversee staffing, training and development to meet business needs and deliver quality services;
- Reporting to the VP of Medical Affairs, EMEA.