Deputy Country Medical Director

Fresenius Medical Care; Kraków; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius NephroCare Poland seeks a Deputy Country Medical Director to help oversee medical care across the NephroCare network. You will monitor clinical performance, drive governance, and support the CMD in strategic initiatives.

The role requires an MD with nephrology certification and at least 5 years in clinical/management roles, along with fluency in Polish and English. The position is hybrid with up to 30% travel for medical engagements.

Qualifications

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) board certified nephrologist.
• At least 5 years in equivalent clinical/management function.
• Fluent English and country language; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Country Medical Director in overseeing medical care across the NephroCare network.
• Monitor clinical performance, quality indicators, and patient outcomes.
• Lead and develop medical staff and governance across centres.
• Contribute to medical education, training, and scientific exchange programs.
• Collaborate with authorities, societies, and healthcare providers.
• Travel up to 30% nationally/internationally to support engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Empathy

Change management

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine) board certified nephrologist

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. Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.