Head of Global Medical Science - part-time 80% (m/f/d)

TN Germany; Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in digestive and metabolic medicine seeks a Head of Global Medical Science to lead a dedicated team. This role involves guiding scientific communication, collaborating cross-functionally, and representing Global Medical in leadership teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical science, leadership skills, and fluency in English and German.

Leistungen

Supportive work atmosphere

Diverse learning culture

Flexible working hours

Wide range of benefits

Comprehensive onboarding

Qualifikationen

• At least five years of pharma industry and team lead experience.
• Experience in gastroenterology and hepatology is mandatory.

Aufgaben

• Guide and empower the GMED-S team in scientific content interpretation.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs on clinical content documentation.
• Conduct extensive research on medical-related topics.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Research

Ausbildung

Degree in natural sciences

Doctorate desirable

Tools

MS Office

Teams/Sharepoint

Literature databases

Prism Graph Pad

Adobe Illustrator

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Head of Global Medical Science - part-time 80% (m/f/d), Freiburg im Breisgau

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Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH

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Posted:

16.05.2025

Expiry Date:

30.06.2025

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Job Description:

As the experts in digestive and metabolic medicine and as a family-owned business with a global presence, we focus on developing and marketing innovative medicines to treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease or eosinophilic esophagitis as well as hepatobiliary disorders such as primary biliary cholangitis. Our aim: to meaningfully improve therapeutic practice as well as patient health and well-being. We firmly believe that medical progress can only be achieved by working together. That is why we are looking for:

We look for a healthcare enthusiast and transformational leader who knows how to encourage, inspire and motivate her/his/their team members to perform in ways that create meaningful change.

Guide and empower the GMED-S team to

• assimilate and interprete scientific content or a wealth of clinical efficacy and safety data with adeptness in ability to translate into a logical, scientifically balanced compelling medical story for appropriate audience
• create scientific presentations, lectures, training courses, speaker decks, FAQ documents etc. with targeted content for the respective internal and exoternal stakeholders
• collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and/or R&D on creation and review of regulatory (EMA and FDA) and clinical content and documentation, related to new drugs, clinical trials, as well as medical treatments (f.ex. parts of clinical dossier module 2.5, scientific advice requests, investigator brochures’ clinical parts) - with focus on epidemiology, therapeutic area or indication background, national and international guidelines and patient journey/medical need, based on study reports, medical-scientific publications and other literature and key external experts’ insights
• answer and process (in close cooperation with the global safety department) internal and external medical inquiries from health care providers, patients, affiliates’ colleagues and/or distribution partners
• conduct extensive research on medical-related topics to ensure competent, factual, accurate and compliant communication and information on pharmaceutical-medical issues internally and externally
• give input and to participate in scientific events and international stand-alone symposia of the company
• support the External Innovation, Development & Partnering department through medical evaluation and due diligence support of potential pipeline candidates as well as contact with opinion leaders

For your daily work you will collaborate closely cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Global Safety, Global Marketing, Global Market Access, Global Sales etc.

You will have many opportunities to proactively participate in ongoing change, establish or optimize processes, and contribute your diverse experience in a way that is tailored to Falk.

In addition, you will delve deeply into medical literature as part of external innovation due diligence and serve as a role model and leader for your young team with your knowledge and contacts to key external experts.

You will report to and deputize for the Head of Global Medical. In this role, you confidently and convincingly represent Global Medical in the Science & Innovation as well as the Global Crossfunctional Leadership Team.

• Degree in natural sciences, preferably medicine, pharmacy or biology/biochemistry, doctorate desirable
• At least five years of pharma industry and team lead experience in medical science at an international (European) level
• Experience in gastroenterology and hepatology is mandatory; experience in patient engagement as well as compassionate use/named patient programs are clearly an advantage
• Independent and structured way of working, strong communication skills, empathetic and transparent personality. Clarity, accuracy and a transformational leadership style is natural for you
• Very good written and spoken English and German, other foreign languages such as French, Italian or Spanish are an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office and Teams/Sharepoint and literature databases, Prism Graph Pad or Adobe Illustrator knowledge very welcome
• Supportive, respectful and appreciative work atmosphere in a small, dedicated team
• Diverse learning culture and individual development opportunities
• International and growing family business with short decision-making processes, financial independence and long-term perspective
• New work, flexible working hours and mobile working
• Wide range of benefits (free beverages, health and sports benefits, canteen, JobRad)
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring program

As the experts in digestive and metabolic medicine and as a family-owned business with a global presence, we focus on developing and marketing innovative medicines to treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease or eosinophilic esophagitis as well as hepatobiliary disorders such as primary biliary cholangitis. Our aim: to meaningfully improve therapeutic practice as well as patient health and well-being. We firmly believe that medical progress can only be achieved by working together. That is why we are looking for:

Your tasks

We look for a healthcare enthusiast and transformational leader who knows how to encourage, inspire and motivate her/his/their team members to perform in ways that create meaningful change.

Guide and empower the GMED-S team to

• assimilate and interprete scientific content or a wealth of clinical efficacy and safety data with adeptness in ability to translate into a logical, scientifically balanced compelling medical story for appropriate audience
• create scientific presentations, lectures, training courses, speaker decks, FAQ documents etc. with targeted content for the respective internal and exoternal stakeholders
• collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and/or R&D on creation and review of regulatory (EMA and FDA) and clinical content and documentation, related to new drugs, clinical trials, as well as medical treatments (f.ex. parts of clinical dossier module 2.5, scientific advice requests, investigator brochures’ clinical parts) - with focus on epidemiology, therapeutic area or indication background, national and international guidelines and patient journey/medical need, based on study reports, medical-scientific publications and other literature and key external experts’ insights
• answer and process (in close cooperation with the global safety department) internal and external medical inquiries from health care providers, patients, affiliates’ colleagues and/or distribution partners
• conduct extensive research on medical-related topics to ensure competent, factual, accurate and compliant communication and information on pharmaceutical-medical issues internally and externally
• give input and to participate in scientific events and international stand-alone symposia of the company
• support the External Innovation, Development & Partnering department through medical evaluation and due diligence support of potential pipeline candidates as well as contact with opinion leaders

For your daily work you will collaborate closely cross-functionally with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Global Safety, Global Marketing, Global Market Access, Global Sales etc.

You will have many opportunities to proactively participate in ongoing change, establish or optimize processes, and contribute your diverse experience in a way that is tailored to Falk.

In addition, you will delve deeply into medical literature as part of external innovation due diligence and serve as a role model and leader for your young team with your knowledge and contacts to key external experts.

You will report to and deputize for the Head of Global Medical. In this role, you confidently and convincingly represent Global Medical in the Science & Innovation as well as the Global Crossfunctional Leadership Team.

Your qualification

• Degree in natural sciences, preferably medicine, pharmacy or biology/biochemistry, doctorate desirable
• At least five years of pharma industry and team lead experience in medical science at an international (European) level
• Experience in gastroenterology and hepatology is mandatory; experience in patient engagement as well as compassionate use/named patient programs are clearly an advantage
• Independent and structured way of working, strong communication skills, empathetic and transparent personality. Clarity, accuracy and a transformational leadership style is natural for you
• Very good written and spoken English and German, other foreign languages such as French, Italian or Spanish are an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office and Teams/Sharepoint and literature databases, Prism Graph Pad or Adobe Illustrator knowledge very welcome

Your benefits

• Supportive, respectful and appreciative work atmosphere in a small, dedicated team
• Diverse learning culture and individual development opportunities
• International and growing family business with short decision-making processes, financial independence and long-term perspective
• New work, flexible working hours and mobile working
• Wide range of benefits (free beverages, health and sports benefits, canteen, JobRad)
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring program

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sabine Aicher at [emailprotected] or call 0761 1514-253 (Montag bis Donnerstag) . We look forward to receiving yourapplication via our online portal.

HR department Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH Leinenweberstraße 5
79108 Freiburg im Breisgau