Medical Director

Accord Healthcare; München; Hybrid; EUR 102,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Healthcare in Munich seeks an experienced Medical Director (m/f/d) to lead its Medical Affairs organization in Germany. You will shape the strategic direction, guide evidence-generation activities, and partner with internal stakeholders and external experts to strengthen scientific leadership.

You will oversee Medical Affairs governance, budget, and collaborations while driving compliant, patient-centered programs and cross-functional alignment with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory,

Qualifications

• University degree in Medicine, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related scientific field.
• MD or PhD preferred for this role.
• Experience leading Medical Affairs initiatives in pharma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Medical Affairs strategy and annual plan for Germany.
• Translate global priorities into local initiatives and evidence plans.
• Lead the MSL team and oversee medical education, advisory boards, and publications.
• Foster external partnerships with KOLs and scientific societies.
• Ensure compliant, ethical, and patient-focused Medical Affairs activities.

Skills

Medical leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Fluent German & English

Education

MD or PhD preferred

Medicine or Life Sciences degree

Job description

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Role: Full-time, permanent
Location: Munich, Germany
Therapy Area: Oncology
Compensation: Competitive salary + bonus + benefits package
Start Date: immediately

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategically minded Medical Director (m/f/d) to lead our Medical Affairs organization in Germany.

As the senior medical leader for Germany, you will shape the strategic direction of Medical Affairs and serve as a key member of the affiliate leadership team. You will lead the German Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, champion scientific excellence, and serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, external experts, and the broader healthcare community.

Working in a highly collaborative matrix environment, you will play a critical role in strengthening our scientific leadership, advancing evidence-generation activities, fostering key external partnerships, and ensuring all Medical Affairs activities are conducted in accordance with the highest standards of compliance, ethics, and patient focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously evolve the Medical Affairs strategy and annual Medical Plan for Germany across assigned therapeutic areas and products;
• Translate regional and global medical priorities into locally relevant initiatives, evidence-generation activities, and stakeholder engagement strategies;
• Act as the senior medical advisor to the Country Manager and leadership team, providing strategic scientific and clinical guidance;
• Identify emerging scientific, clinical, healthcare system, and competitive developments and incorporate insights into local medical strategies;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), scientific societies, healthcare organizations, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Represent the company as the senior medical authority at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and external medical forums;
• Oversee scientific engagement activities, including medical education programs, advisory boards, collaborative research initiatives, and publication planning;
• Drive investigator-initiated studies, real-world evidence projects, and other evidence-generation activities;
• Provide visionary leadership to the German Medical Science Liaison organization, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, innovation, and continuous development;
• Drive medical excellence through capability building, coaching, performance management, and implementation of best practices;
• Act as a strategic partner to Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Regional Medical Affairs while safeguarding the independence and integrity of Medical Affairs;
• Contribute medical expertise to portfolio planning, launch preparedness, lifecycle management, and patient access initiatives;
• Ensure alignment between local, regional, and global stakeholders regarding medical priorities and execution plans;
• Serve as the primary escalation point for significant scientific, clinical, or medical matters within Germany;
• Ensure Medical Affairs activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and company policies;
• Maintain oversight of medical governance processes and proactively identify, assess, and mitigate medical and compliance risks;
• Manage Medical Affairs budgets and resources effectively to deliver strategic objectives and maximize organizational impact;
• Regular travel within Germany and internationally is required for this role.

The Person

• You are an experienced Medical Affairs leader with a proven track record of successfully leading medical strategy and execution within the pharmaceutical industry;
• You hold a university degree in Medicine, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related scientific discipline (an MD or PhD is preferred);
• You bring substantial Medical Affairs experience, including several years in a leadership position with direct people management responsibilities;
• Experience in Oncology is highly desirable;
• Previous experience working within regional or international matrix organizations, ideally including DACH-level coordination, is highly desirable;
• You possess outstanding leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills and are able to influence effectively across functions and organizational levels;
• You demonstrate strong strategic thinking combined with a pragmatic and hands‑on approach to execution;
• You have demonstrated success leading complex Medical Affairs organizations and influencing senior stakeholders across matrix environments;
• You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, strong business acumen, and a passion for scientific excellence;
• You are a collaborative leader who inspires trust, accountability, and high performance;
• You are fluent in both German and English.

The Rewards

The planned annual gross base salary for this position is within a range starting at 113.657 EUR. The specific salary level will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and placement within our internal, objective, and gender‑neutral compensation system.

About Us

Accord Healthcare, based in Munich, combines strong expertise in the generics business with the targeted expansion of specialty brands as a subsidiary of an internationally operating pharmaceutical company. Our focus is on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, including biosimilars and patent‑protected active substances, with the aim of sustainably improving patients’ quality of life. Quality, excellence, and responsible healthcare provision are at the core of everything we do.

Our vision: Your health, our responsibility - Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow.
Our mission: At Accord Healthcare, we stand for excellent medical care and innovative therapies to extend lives.
Our values: Our values are based on responsibility to the company and society, our strong passion for health, and our ongoing commitment to excellence.

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