Associate Director Medical Afairs France

Grifols, S.A; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols, S.A is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Affairs in Paris, France, to lead the regional medical affairs strategy and build partnerships with key opinion leaders. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, a relevant degree, and strong communication and leadership skills. Responsibilities include overseeing scientific communication and managing Medical Affairs teams. The company offers a permanent contract with opportunities for career growth in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant scientific field.
• At least 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong ability to interpret clinical and scientific data.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the country/regional Medical Affairs strategy.
• Build and maintain strategic scientific partnerships with KOLs.
• Manage, coach, and develop Medical Affairs field teams.
• Oversee scientific communication and education.
• Lead local evidence generation activities.

Skills

Strong scientific expertise

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Education

University degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or Medicine

PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred

Job description

Associate Director Medical Afairs France

Location: Paris, FR

Contract Type: Regular Full-Time

Area: Medical Affairs

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

At Grifols, we believe that diversity strengthens our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.

We are looking for an Associate Director Regional Medical Affairs to join our Biopharma Medical Affairs organization. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the local and regional medical affairs strategy, acting as a key scientific partner to internal teams and external stakeholders, and ensuring high‑quality scientific exchange, compliance, and evidence generation across the country/region.

What your responsibilities will be

• Lead and execute the country/regional Medical Affairs strategy, representing the medical function internally and externally, including interactions with health authorities and cross‑functional teams.
• Build and maintain strategic scientific partnerships with KOLs, driving meaningful medical exchange and collecting relevant medical insights.
• Manage, coach, and develop Medical Affairs field teams (MSLs/MAMs), ensuring effective execution and compliance.
• Oversee scientific communication and education, including medical content review, medical inquiries, congress participation, and internal training.
• Lead local evidence generation activities (ISRs, RWE, NIS, research grants) and ensure budget management, governance, and compliance with company policies.

Who you are

• University degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or Medicine; PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong scientific expertise with the ability to interpret clinical and scientific data.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Strategic mindset, strong business acumen, and high ethical standards.
• Willingness to travel.

What we offer

At Grifols, our people are one of our greatest strengths. We foster an environment where employees are encouraged to grow, develop, and build strong professional careers.

• Contract type: Permanent.
• Location: France.

Location: EMEA : France : Paris : Suresnes