About the Company
We are partnering with a global pharmaceutical company to appoint a Head of Medical Affairs DACH, a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and driving medical strategy across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This is a high-impact position leading the regional Medical Affairs organisation, with Germany as the primary market focus.
About the Role
* Lead and develop the Medical Affairs organisation across the region
* Define and execute the medical strategy in alignment with global and EMEA plans.
* Drive scientific excellence, KOL engagement, and high-quality medical communication.
* Oversee evidence generation activities (Phase IV, RWE, IIS) and support clinical trial recruitment.
* Partner closely with Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access teams on strategic initiatives and launch readiness.
* Ensure all activities meet EFPIA/AKG and national compliance standards.
Qualifications
* MD Required
* 10+ years in Medical Affairs, including experience as a Senior Medical Affairs Director or similar
* Leadership experience in the DACH region, with strong focus on Germany
* Proven track record leading high-performing medical teams
* Strong understanding of the German healthcare, regulatory, and market landscape
* Business-fluent German + fluent English
* Therapeutic area flexibility, a range of TA backgrounds will be considered
Required Skills
* Leadership experience in the DACH region
* Proven track record leading high-performing medical teams
* Strong understanding of the German healthcare, regulatory, and market landscape
* Business-fluent German + fluent English