Head of Global Medical Affairs (m/f/d)

Dr. Falk Pharma; Freiburg im Breisgau; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Affairs leader to oversee strategic objectives in Freiburg. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in medical affairs, preferably in gastroenterology. The role involves guiding team efforts, translating scientific content, and managing external relationships. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and fluency in English and German. Benefits include a supportive workplace, flexible hours, and diverse learning opportunities.

Leistungen

Supportive work atmosphere

Diverse learning culture

Flexible working hours

Free beverages

Health and sports benefits

Qualifikationen

• More than 5 years of pharma industry experience in medical affairs.
• Experience in gastroenterology and hepatology required.
• Strong leadership style with a focus on empathy and transparency.

Aufgaben

• Drive global medical excellence and strategies for therapeutic areas.
• Establish and manage relations with KOLs and regulatory bodies.
• Translate clinical data into compelling medical stories.

Kenntnisse

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Empathy

Adaptability

Bilingual (English & German)

Ausbildung

Degree in Natural Sciences (Medicine/Pharmacy/Biology)

Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

MS 365 Applications

Scientific Literature Databases

Prism Graph Pad

Adobe Illustrator

Jobbeschreibung

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 such as 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

Falk Global Medical (GMED) bridges clinical development and commercial. We translate clinical science and communicate it externally and internally. GMED Affairs managers work closely with their tandem GMED Science partners: Affairs focusing on the market, in permanent contact with HCPs, payers and patients, and Science ensuring the solid scientific basis by contributing medical‑scientific and compliance expertise. We are looking for a healthcare enthusiast and transformational leader who knows how to encourage, inspire and motivate the Affairs team to perform in ways that create meaningful change.

You should be willing to work at least 3 days/week in our Freiburg office, as well as to travel regularly.

You will guide and empower the GMED‑A team to:

• Translate scientific content and clinical data into a logical, scientifically balanced compelling medical story for the appropriate audience
• Lead the medical TA strategy within their indication as well as integrated development teams
• Establish medical advisory boards and conduct regular meetings with key external experts
• Give input and 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 concerning potential pipeline candidates

You will collaborate closely with Science & Innovation, Falk Foundation, Market Access, Commercial as well as with the medical heads of our affiliates and the most important distribution partners.

Externally you will establish and manage relations to KOLs, patient organizations, regulatory and healthcare bodies etc.

You will be responsible for

The global medical performance and contributing to strategic corporate objectives by driving medical excellence: setting and executing the global medical affairs strategy for the three therapeutic areas (IBD, EoE and HEP) and ensuring translation of the TA strategies into functional and brand planning and relevant medical deliverables.

Operating within a culture of ethical and compliant behavior by ensuring optimal quality standards and adherence to legal compliance regulations, applicable company standards, policies, and procedures.

Providing proactive and strategic input to the affiliates’ medical heads, cross‑functional affiliate teams and affiliate general managers.

Your qualification

• Degree in natural sciences, preferably medicine, pharmacy or biology/biochemistry, doctorate desirable
• At least >5 years of pharma industry and team lead experience in medical affairs at an international (Europe, USA, Australia…) level
• Experience in gastroenterology and hepatology as well as in patient engagement is mandatory, experience in post‑approval named patient programs is 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 highly appreciated
• Proficiency in MS 365 applications, scientific 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 [e-mail] or call 0761 1514‑253. We look forward to receiving your application via our online portal.

HR department

Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH

Leinenweberstraße 5

79108 Freiburg im Breisgau