Head of Medical Affairs DACH

Meet Life Sciences; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Medical Affairs DACH to shape and drive medical strategy throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. You will lead the Medical Affairs organization, ensuring alignment with global plans while overseeing evidence generation and strategic initiatives with the Commercial and Regulatory teams. The ideal candidate has an MD, 10+ years in Medical Affairs, strong leadership skills, and is business-fluent in German and fluent in English.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in Medical Affairs with experience in a senior role.
• Proven track record leading high-performing medical teams.
• Strong understanding of the German healthcare and regulatory landscape.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the Medical Affairs organisation across the region.
• Define and execute the medical strategy in alignment with global plans.
• Drive scientific excellence and oversee evidence generation activities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Business-fluent German

Fluent English

KOL engagement

Medical communication

Ausbildung

MD Required

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

We are partnering with a global pharmaceutical company to appoint a Head of Medical Affairs DACH, a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and driving medical strategy across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This is a high-impact position leading the regional Medical Affairs organisation, with Germany as the primary market focus.

About the Role

• Lead and develop the Medical Affairs organisation across the region
• Define and execute the medical strategy in alignment with global and EMEA plans.
• Drive scientific excellence, KOL engagement, and high-quality medical communication.
• Oversee evidence generation activities (Phase IV, RWE, IIS) and support clinical trial recruitment.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access teams on strategic initiatives and launch readiness.
• Ensure all activities meet EFPIA / AKG and national compliance standards.

Qualifications

• MD Required
• 10+ years in Medical Affairs, including experience as a Senior Medical Affairs Director or similar
• Leadership experience in the DACH region, with strong focus on Germany
• Proven track record leading high-performing medical teams
• Strong understanding of the German healthcare, regulatory, and market landscape
• Business-fluent German + fluent English
• Therapeutic area flexibility, a range of TA backgrounds will be considered