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

Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH; Freiburg im Breisgau; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Global Medical Affairs in Freiburg. This role involves guiding the GMED team, translating clinical data, and leading medical strategies across various therapeutic areas. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge in medical affairs, and the ability to engage with key stakeholders and KOLs. We offer a supportive work environment, flexible hours, and diverse development opportunities as part of our dedicated team.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Health and sports benefits

Comprehensive onboarding program

Qualifikationen

• Experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven ability to translate scientific content into accessible communication.
• Strong network with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and regulatory bodies.

Aufgaben

• Guide and empower the GMED-A team to translate scientific content.
• Lead medical strategy and establish advisory boards.
• Collaborate with various departments and manage external relations.

Kenntnisse

Healthcare enthusiasm

Leadership

Strategic input

Scientific communication

Ausbildung

Degree in medicine or related field

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 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.

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

Falk Global Medical (GMED) bridges clinical development and commercial. We translate clinical science and communicate it externally and internally. GMED Affairs managers are working closely with their tandem GMED Science partners: Affairs focusing on the market, in permanent contact with HCPs, payers and patients, 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.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

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

In addition to adequate remuneration, we offer a secure and interesting job in a competent and open‑minded team.

Contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Sabine Aicher at 0761 1514‑253. Your contact: Personnel department. Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH, Leinenweberstraße 579, 108 Freiburg im Breisgau.