Global Medical Affairs Director

Lead the global medical vision shaping the future of cardiometabolic care.

R&D Partners is seeking a highly experienced Global Medical Affairs Director to join a leading pharmaceutical company. This role is pivotal in developing and executing the global medical strategy for assigned products, with a focus on lipidology and cardiometabolic therapeutic areas. The position requires collaboration across global medical teams and cross-functional workstreams while maintaining the highest scientific and ethical standards.

This role is based anywhere in Europe.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the global medical strategy and tactical plan.
• Manage engagement with global Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the therapeutic area.
• Provide input to clinical studies, including RWE and Phase IV trials.
• Collaborate with the scientific communication director to develop communication strategies.
• Create and deliver external and internal training materials.
• Offer scientific input for publications and promotional material development.
• Support cross-functional projects and initiatives.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Required:

• Medical degree or PhD.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant global medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including proven global launch experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in cardiometabolic-lipidology.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute strategic and tactical medical plans.
• Proven experience engaging with key external stakeholders.

Desired:

• Specialty in cardiology, lipidology, or endocrinology.

Skills & Languages:

Required:

• Strong ability to evaluate and analyze medical-scientific literature.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for representing the company at international conferences and scientific symposia.
• Exceptional organizational skills and self-motivation to drive best practices and processes.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English.

Personal Attributes:

• Team player with the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural and functional settings.
• Flexible and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Self-managed, proactive, and results-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• High medical, scientific, and ethical integrity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

For more information, please contact Calum Watson.

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