Sr Medical Director

Meet Life Sciences Ltd.; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Wellness programs

Transportation benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Meet Life Sciences Ltd. is seeking a Senior Medical Director specializing in migraine to lead global Medical Affairs strategy for pre-launch and launch activities.

You will serve as the scientific owner, building relationships with external experts and guiding evidence generation across regions, including US markets. You will shape educational and publication initiatives, oversee the integrated evidence plan, and ensure compliant Medical Affairs execution while traveling ~30% internationally in

Qualifications

• MD or PhD or similar medical/scientific degree.
• 15+ years of Medical Affairs experience in pharma, including global roles and launches.
• Proven leadership in strategic scientific communication and evidence development.
• Experience with the US market and leadership training is a plus.
• Strong networking, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel ~30% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Medical Affairs strategy for pre-launch and launch activities of a migraine asset.
• Act as the scientific owner of the product, representing Medical Affairs in cross-functional teams.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with external experts and stakeholders.
• Develop impactful educational, scientific, and communication initiatives based on stakeholder insights.
• Guide the integrated evidence plan including studies, real-world evidence, and investigator-initiated trials.
• Oversee publication strategies and congress planning for clear scientific narratives.
• Collaborate across regions, especially with US Medical Affairs and local teams, to align activities and optimize rollout.
• Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with laws, regulations and internal standards.

Skills

Medical Affairs leadership

Global strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluent

Travel 30%

Education

MD/PhD

Job description

Overview
This is a unique opportunity to lead global medical strategy within the field of neurology, focusing on impactful treatments that improve patients' quality of life. As part of a renowned life sciences organization, you will influence worldwide product success, collaborate with top healthcare experts, and shape innovative evidence generation initiatives. This role offers an excellent platform for experienced leaders to make a meaningful difference in the medical community.

About our client
Our client is a distinguished organization in the life sciences sector, committed to advancing therapies that address unmet medical needs across neurological conditions. They deliver innovative treatments worldwide and aim to improve patient outcomes through scientific excellence and strategic leadership. This role plays a critical part in supporting their mission to impact lives positively.

The opportunity (Role summary)
As a Senior Medical Director specializing in migraine, you will provide strategic medical leadership for a high-priority pipeline asset. You will shape the global Medical Affairs strategy, ensuring its successful launch and lifecycle management. Working with cross-functional teams, external experts, and regional offices, you will drive evidence generation, scientific communication, and stakeholder engagement. This position is based on-site with approximately 30% travel, offering an exciting chance to influence the future of neurological care.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute the global Medical Affairs strategy for pre-launch and launch activities of a migraine pipeline asset.
• Act as the scientific owner of the product, representing Medical Affairs in cross-departmental project teams.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with leading external experts and stakeholders.
• Develop impactful educational, scientific, and communication initiatives based on stakeholder insights, translating these into effective strategies.
• Guide the integrated evidence plan, including studies, real-world evidence, and investigator-initiated trials.
• Oversee scientific communication, publication strategies, and congress planning to ensure clear and compelling scientific narratives.
• Collaborate effectively across regions, especially with US Medical Affairs and local teams, to align activities and optimize product rollout.
• Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards.

What you’ll bring

• Medical or scientific degree (MD, PhD, or similar).
• 15+ years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including global roles and product launches.
• Proven leadership in strategic scientific communication, evidence development, and cross-functional influence.
• Experience with the US market and additional leadership or business training is a plus.
• Strong networking, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Independent, results-focused mindset with assertiveness and reliability.
• Fluent in English and proficient in common office software.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% internationally.

Compensation & benefits
This role offers a competitive salary starting at 140,000 EUR per year, with progressive opportunities. It includes a hybrid work model supporting work-life balance, modern workplaces, and various social benefits such as wellness programs, transportation benefits, and employee discounts.

This job advert is crafted to highlight the impact and growth potential of the role, tailored for experienced professionals seeking to lead and innovate in medical affairs within the neurological space. Sometimes we use AI to draft job adverts using information from our CRM as part of our effort to work more efficiently so we can focus on what matters most: getting to know you. If you apply, a real person from our team will review your details and reach out. We’re committed to transparency, fairness, and human connection.