Medical Director, Austria

BeiGene, Ltd.; Österreich; Remote; EUR 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BeOne Medicines seeks a Country Medical Director in Austria to provide scientific leadership for haemato-oncology assets, drive medical strategies, and align with global and regional strategies. You will lead Medical Associates in Austria and work with local stakeholders to ensure compliant, evidence-based medical input.

The role requires MD or PhD with 5–10 years’ experience, strong knowledge of healthcare delivery, and fluency in English and German; expect 25–50% travel to engage with

Qualifications

• MD or PhD with 5–10 years’ experience in Biotech/Pharma.
• Proven success in leading Medical Affairs teams.
• Strong understanding of Haemato-Oncology and local healthcare delivery systems.
• Excellent communication, ethics, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Country Medical Associates in Austria and manage matrix organization.
• Develop and implement medical strategies aligned with global/regional plans.
• Establish and maintain scientific relationships with national/regional Key Opinion Leaders.
• Lead local medical meetings, advisory boards, and investigator activities.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Regulatory, Quality and Pharmacovigilance; oversee budget and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Medical affairs

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

German proficiency

Education

MD Physician / PhD

Job description

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

The Country Medical Director Austria is the local medical expert within the organization, directly supporting the respective product assets through development, pre-marketing, launch, marketing support and lifecycle management. This includes all areas of Medical Affairs activities such as support of safe and appropriate product use, data-generation, data-dissemination, HCP interactions and compliance with GCP. Subject matter expertise in Haemato-Oncology and Oncology is preferred. The incumbent will also lead a team of Medical Associates and will play a key role in the establishment of BeOne Medicines as a valued collaborator and best‑in‑class biopharmaceutical company in the country. The role is part of a matrix organization, reporting to the Sr. Medical Director of the respective cluster. Strong collaboration with Commercial and Market Access, Regulatory, Quality and Pharmacovigilance within the country is key as well as with Clinical Development on country, regional and global level. It requires close interaction with local stakeholders with respect to the allocated disease area(s) (Haemato‑oncology) to assure strategic dialogue considering local specifics and input as well as global and regional guidance.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Matrix Leadership and direct Line Management for Country Medical Associates
• Develop and implement medical strategies and plans for responsible products, ensure strategic alignment with local, regional, global strategy and local business needs
• Establish and maintain scientifically credible peer‑to‑peer scientific relationships with key national & regional opinion leaders in addition to other healthcare providers. Viewed as a Scientific Partner by Medical Experts.
• Leadership in the development and execution of clinically relevant local medical meetings, e.g. medical advisory board meetings, national scientific events, consultancy activities and investigator meetings
• Close collaboration with local, regional and global commercial teams regarding pre‑launch, launch and commercialization support, assuring timely medical input and accuracy of medical and scientific content
• Close collaboration with the local cross functional team.
• Pro‑active contribution to local, regional and global brand and disease area strategies including: Medical & Scientific Gap analyses Identification of areas of interest with respect to Investigator Initiated Studies Publication Planning Local and regional data‑dissemination (e.g., company sponsored symposia, congress submissions, medical education activities) Local HCP interactions / outreach (e.g., investigator meetings, advisory boards) Deliver and review high quality medical education and training materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate & monitor strategic partnerships with scientific/clinical experts and serve as the local point of contact with organizations including but not limited to All relevant local Authorities and Associations Cooperative Groups Other (Regional / National Cancer institutions) Patient Advocacy Groups
• Align with brand strategy and according to unmet medical needs, design, implement and manage post‑marketing study / ISR to ensure scientific accuracy, GCP/ ethical compliance and publication plan
• Support cross‑regional Medical Affairs tactics and activities that are impactful and value adding, and that are founded on collaborative and Peer‑2‑Peer relationships with external stakeholders
• Develop, track, execute and report on goals and objectives
• Support local Medical Affairs budget planning and management
• Serve as medical/ science resource (strategy and content) to other functions: Marketing, Regulatory, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management groups
• Works in a compliant manner and contributes to the culture of the wider team in up‑skilling compliance skills
• Supervisory Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to manage the Medical Associates in Austria

The role includes, but is not limited to:

Experience/Qualifications

MD Physician / PhD with a minimum of 5 -10 years’ experience and proven success within other Biotech or Pharmaceutical companies Previous experience in managing a team of Medical Affairs associates Expert understanding of the local health care delivery systems, including the managed care arena and its impact on patient care, regional medical care and the pharmaceutical industry. Ability to identify the unmet medical, educational, and research needs at a local & regional level in the medical community. Strong comprehension of disease states, and knowledge of differential algorithms for treatment decisions and experience in disease states of interest to BeOne Medicines. Preferably a track record of experience (clinical and industry) in the field of Haemato‑Oncology Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate the findings to meet educational and research needs to affect corporate research strategic activities and decisions Understanding of the design and execution of research studies and strategic implications Flexibility to work with colleagues in a virtual and regional setting. Experience of working in a local, regional role / multi country set-up an advantage High level of communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and cross functional collaboration skills. English & German proficiency mandatory Highest ethical standards in corporate medical governance Able to engage in work‑related travel approximately 25%-50%

Salary Range Austria

144,000.00 EUR - 180,000.00 EUR

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity, and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world. Fosters Teamwork Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback Self‑Awareness Acts Inclusively Demonstrates Initiative Entrepreneurial Mindset Continuous Learning Embraces Change Results‑Oriented Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis Financial Excellence Communicates with Clarity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

BeOne is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 11,000 colleagues spans six continents.

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