As the Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) (all genders), you are responsible for driving the execution of regional scientific and medical affairs strategies for Oncology, Lung Cancer across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK and Canada. You work in close partnership with regional Commercial, Outcomes Research (OR), Policy and Market Access teams to ensure aligned, high‑impact medical execution.
This is a regionally based position within Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA), Oncology Therapeutic Area, preferably residing in one of the affiliates of the assigned region or the regional hu b.
Your Key Responsibilities & Primary Activities
* Guide country Medical Research Leaders and GMSA teams in the execution of the annual scientific and medical plan for Oncology, Lung Cancer
* Chair the Regional Value & Implementation Team (RVIT) to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices across the region
* Ensure regional scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform
* Partner with regional Commercial, Outcomes Research (OR), Policy and Market Access teams to shape and execute integrated regional medical plans
* Consolidate and translate actionable medical insights from countries to inform regional and global decision‑making
* Engage with a regional network of Scientific Leaders (SLs) and other key external stakeholders, including guideline committees, payers, public bodies, government officials and medical societies
* Act as the regional Lung Cancer therapeutic area expert, supporting affiliate teams in their engagement with national scientific leaders
* Plan and lead regional advisory boards and expert input forums to support the implementation of new indications
* Organize regional scientific symposia and educational meetings
* Support affiliates in the development of local data generation concepts and study protocols
* Review investigator‑initiated study (IIS) proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex‑USA)
* Oversee regional programs (e.g. patient support, educational or risk‑management initiatives) to support the appropriate and safe use of company medicines
Your Profile
Education & Experience
* MD, PhD or PharmD with recognized medical expertise in the Oncology therapeutic area
* 5+ years of Medical Affairs experience in a country‑level Medical Advisor role and/or at regional level
* Strong prioritization, judgment and decision‑making skills
* Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix environment
* Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, combined with strong, results‑oriented project management capabilities
Preferred
* Medical Affairs experience in Lung Cancer
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People with severe disabilities and their equivalents will be given preference if they are equally qualified .
Required Skills:
Business Strategies, Cancer, Cancer Research, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Key Opinion Leader Management, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Research, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Product Launch Activities, Scientific Exchange, Symposia, Therapeutic Knowledge
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