Principal Scientist/Medical Director, Medical Affairs – RDMA Ophthalmology (Europe) - (m/f/d)
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Job Description
The role can be based anywhere in Europe and may require international travel to various local markets as needed.
* The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for their assigned Therapy Areas (TA) in the countries of their assigned region. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D) GMSA).
Job Description
The role can be based anywhere in Europe and may require international travel to various local markets as needed.
Role Summary
* The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for their assigned Therapy Areas (TA) in the countries of their assigned region. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D) GMSA).
Responsibilities And Primary Activities
* Guides country R&D GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for their assigned TA
* Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices
* Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform
* Partners with regional Commercial, regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans
* Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region
* Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their region
* Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders
* Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company’s questions regarding how to implement new indications advisory boards and expert input forums
* Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings
* Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols
* Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)
* Manages regional programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company’s medicines
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Minimum
* MD, PhD, OD or PharmD and recognized medical expertise in the Retinal therapeutic space
* Five+ years’ experience in country / region Medical Affairs
* Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
* Able to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment
* Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skills
Preferred
* Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area
The Company
Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been recently established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world. The new location has a target date of 2021 for operational readiness.
We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship
No
Travel Requirements
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid
Shift
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License
No
Hazardous Material(s)
N/A
Job Posting End Date
05/22/2025
* A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID R347923
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Science, and Health Care Provider
* Industries
Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Veterinary Services
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