Deputy Country Medical Director

Freseniusmedicalcare; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius NephroCare Poland is seeking an experienced Deputy Country Medical Director to support the Country Medical Director in overseeing medical care across the NephroCare network. You will monitor clinical performance, guide governance, and provide nephrology expertise to internal stakeholders.

The role includes developing medical education, engaging with authorities and societies, and supporting recruitment and quality initiatives, with regular centre visits and up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine with board certification in nephrology.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a clinical/management function.

Responsibilities

• Support the Country Medical Director in overseeing medical care across the NephroCare network and monitoring clinical performance, quality indicators, and patient outcomes.
• Gradually assume selected clinical leadership responsibilities in preparation for future CMD accountability.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of medical standards and clinical governance across designated centres through collaboration with Clinic Head Doctors.
• Provide scientific and medical expertise in nephrology and dialysis to internal stakeholders and support Clinical Affairs and Medical Affairs activities.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of medical education, training initiatives, and scientific exchange programmes for healthcare professionals.
• Foster effective relationships with healthcare authorities, professional societies, healthcare providers, and the wider nephrology community.
• Support recruitment, development, and performance management of medical staff in collaboration with country leadership and HR.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement, support medical audits, and contribute to the resolution of clinical issues and patient safety concerns.
• Collaborate with regional and global medical teams on strategic projects, clinical initiatives, and implementation of medical policies and procedures.
• Support clinical research activities and contribute medical expertise to business, marketing, and operational initiatives where appropriate.
• Conduct regular visits to dialysis centres to provide guidance, build partnerships, and support the achievement of clinical and strategic objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Change management

IT skills

English communication

Education

Medical Doctor degree - board certified nephrologist

Tools

Group data analysis

Control charts

Job description

Fresenius NephroCare Poland operates as the kidney care services provider of Fresenius Medical Care (FMC).

Fresenius Medical Care is a global provider of products and services for people living with kidney disease. The company manufactures, among others, hemodialysis machines and dialyzers, helping to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic kidney disease.

In Poland, Fresenius Medical Care currently operates 69 dialysis centers under the Fresenius NephroCare brand, providing treatment and care to nearly 6,000 patients with chronic kidney disease.

By joining our organization, you will become part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and advancing the future of nephrology through innovation, medical excellence, and clinical expertise.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Country Medical Director to support the Country Medical Director (CMD) in overseeing and continuously enhancing the quality of medical care across the Fresenius NephroCare network. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of clinical standards, support patient-centered care, and progressively prepare for future Country Medical Director responsibilities.

Location: Poland (Hybrid)

Tasks:

• Support the Country Medical Director in overseeing medical care across the NephroCare network and monitoring clinical performance, quality indicators, and patient outcomes.
• Gradually assume selected clinical leadership responsibilities in preparation for future Country Medical Director accountability.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of medical standards and clinical governance across designated centres through collaboration with Clinic Head Doctors.
• Provide scientific and medical expertise in nephrology and dialysis to internal stakeholders and support Clinical Affairs and Medical Affairs activities.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of medical education, training initiatives, and scientific exchange programmes for healthcare professionals.
• Foster effective relationships with healthcare authorities, professional societies, healthcare providers, and the wider nephrology community.
• Support recruitment, development, and performance management of medical staff in collaboration with country leadership and HR.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement, support medical audits, and contribute to the resolution of clinical issues and patient safety concerns.
• Collaborate with regional and global medical teams on strategic projects, clinical initiatives, and implementation of medical policies and procedures.
• Support clinical research activities and contribute medical expertise to business, marketing, and operational initiatives where appropriate.
• Conduct regular visits to dialysis centres to provide guidance, build partnerships, and support the achievement of clinical and strategic objectives.

Requirements:

• University degree of doctor in Medicine - board certified nephrologist
• At least 5 years professional experience in equivalent or similar clinical/management function
• Highly professional attitude characterized by a result, quality, patient and customer-oriented working style
• High collaboration and empathy to navigate a transitional environment, respect, professional result-oriented style, leadership skills, strong structural approach, ability to manage change and handle organizational diplomacy
• Serves patients with empathy, compassion and respect
• Keen understanding of country healthcare sector
• Sophisticated knowledge of group data, control charts and their interpretation
• Country language and English fluent as a must (presenting, writing, reading), other European languages besides country language an asset
• Strong IT user skills
• Requires up to 30% national / international travel to support medical engagements and key regional projects.

The position is offered under a full-time employment agreement.