Director, Medical Affairs EMEA

Tandem Diabetes Care; Zürich; Remote; CHF 137,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Medical Affairs EMEA to lead regional scientific strategy and evidence generation for product launches, reimbursement, and market access.

You will cultivate relationships with healthcare professionals, researchers, and organizations while guiding cross-functional teams across Europe. Location is flexible within Europe (UK or Switzerland preferred), with up to 50% travel; fluency in English and German is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience in Medical Devices, MedTech or pharma.
• Deep knowledge of EU MDR, CE marking, and EU regulatory expectations.
• Experience supporting launches, reimbursement and market access across Europe.
• Expertise in evidence generation, HTA processes, and payer dialogues.
• Exceptional communication translating science for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional Medical Affairs strategy to support launches and growth in Europe.
• Lead evidence programs to support regulatory approvals, reimbursement, and market access.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, Marketing and Commercial teams on alignment of scientific and business goals.
• Build relationships with KOLs, investigators, societies, and academic networks regionally.
• Deliver scientific presentations at conferences, webinars, and advisory boards.
• Provide medical input to field teams and distributors on Tandem technologies.
• Translate evidence into regulatory, reimbursement, and market access materials.
• Establish regional advisory boards and exchange programs to gather insights.
• Monitor clinical data and market trends to inform strategy and maintain leadership.
• Partner with investigators on international research initiatives for evidence generation.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

EU regulatory knowledge

Market access & reimbursement

Evidence generation

Multistakeholder communication

English fluency

German language

Education

Advanced degree (MD/PhD/MBA/PharmD)

Tools

Regulatory systems

Job description

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology – an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company's human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A Day In The Life

Location: Flexible within Europe, ideally based in the UK or Switzerland, with the ability to travel extensively throughout Europe (approximately 50%).

As our Director, Medical Affairs EMEA, you will serve as a key scientific and medical expert for the EMEA region, partnering closely with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Market Access, Marketing, and Commercial teams to support product launches, reimbursement initiatives, and market expansion efforts. You will help build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, investigators, and scientific organizations while driving evidence generation and medical engagement strategies across the region.

In This Highly Visible Role, You Will

• Develop and execute the regional Medical Affairs strategy to support commercial launches, market development, and long-term growth across EMEA.
• Lead evidence generation initiatives that support regulatory approvals, reimbursement, market access, healthcare decision-making, and product adoption.
• Partner closely with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial Excellence, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure strong alignment between scientific, clinical, and business objectives.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, researchers, professional societies, and academic institutions across the region.
• Deliver scientific presentations at conferences, advisory boards, webinars, and customer-facing events, demonstrating the clinical value of Tandem technologies.
• Provide medical and clinical expertise to support field teams, distributor partners, and healthcare professionals regarding Tandem products and diabetes technology.
• Collaborate with regulatory and clinical teams to translate scientific evidence into materials supporting regulatory submissions, reimbursement discussions, and market access activities.
• Establish and support regional advisory boards and scientific exchange programs to gather insights on clinical evidence, product performance, and future opportunities.
• Monitor emerging clinical data, market trends, and scientific developments to help shape future strategy and maintain Tandem’s leadership position in diabetes technology.
• Partner with international investigators on research initiatives designed to generate meaningful evidence and support future market needs.

What You’ll Need

• Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience within the medical device, MedTech, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of European medical device regulations, including EU MDR and CE Mark requirements.
• Experience supporting market launches, reimbursement, market access, or expansion activities across multiple EMEA countries.
• Expertise in evidence generation strategies, health technology assessment (HTA), payer evidence requirements, and reimbursement pathways.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals, investigators, and scientific thought leaders across international markets.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one additional European language. German is particularly valued.

Extra Awesome

• An advanced degree such as an MS, MBA, PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent scientific, clinical, or business qualification.
• Clinical licensure such as MD, RN, RD, NP, or another healthcare credential.
• Experience developing and leading Medical Affairs teams in an international environment.
• Experience supporting diabetes technologies, digital health solutions, or other complex medical device portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of scientific research methods, biostatistics, and clinical evidence interpretation.
• Proven success influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience working within multinational organizations navigating diverse healthcare systems and reimbursement environments across EMEA.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome!

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? Because we want you to be you, with us.

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.