Global Medical Expert (m/f/d)

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We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease, Shigella and Zika.

Responsibilities

The Global Medical Expert plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the medical strategy for Valneva’s vaccine portfolio, with a strong focus on product launches and life cycle management. Acting as the Medical Affairs project lead for the Chikungunya program and contributing to the Shigella clinical program, this role ensures the integration of scientific excellence into brand strategies and medical education initiatives. The position involves cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement at a global level to support access to vaccination and advance public health.

Medical Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and lead the medical strategy and Medical Plan for assigned products, aligned with overall Brand Strategy
• Serve as Medical Affairs project lead for the Chikungunya program, driving all pre-launch and supporting post-launch activities across markets
• Support Phase 2 clinical development activities for the Shigella vaccine, in coordination with Clinical Development and Regulatory teams
• Drive therapeutic area-specific publication plans and KOL engagement strategies for successful launches

Stakeholder & KOL Engagement

• Identify and cultivate relationships with global KOLs, infectious disease specialists, and vaccine advocacy organizations
• Represent Valneva at international scientific meetings, advisory boards, and conferences to communicate key data and collect insights
• Develop and deliver scientific training and presentations for internal teams, HCPs, and external stakeholders

Medical Communication & Evidence Generation

• Lead the development of scientific materials including white papers, FAQs, presentations, and publications for the Shigella program
• Review and provide medical input on regulatory submissions, Investigator’s Brochures (IBs), safety reports, and publications
• Support data generation activities including External Grant Proposals (EGPs) and post-marketing research
• Lead the publication plan and support Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) as needed

Compliance & Medical Governance

• Ensure medical accuracy and compliance of all external materials and regulatory documents (e.g. MSOP-0045)
• Safeguard adherence to internal codes of conduct and external regulations, including transparency, HCP engagement, and value transfer guidelines
• Contribute to the development and implementation of SOPs related to medical affairs activities
• Ensure high-quality, ethical scientific engagement at the intersection of medicine and commercialization

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Medicine (MD), Pharmacy (PharmD), or Life Sciences (PhD), with expertise in relevant therapeutic areas
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing and executing medical strategies in the pharmaceutical industry
• Proven experience in clinical research and trial management, with the ability to effectively engage investigators and stakeholders
• Strong presentation and scientific communication skills: capable of representing the company at medical, scientific, and public events
• Self-motivated, proactive, and dynamic with a high level of independence and accountability
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with confidence in both one-on-one and group settings
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to inspire, engage, and motivate cross-functional teams
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong planning and coordination skills
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments and international teams
• Solid decision-making and negotiation skills with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in interpreting data and numerical information
• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic environments, as well ass willingness to travel
• Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented approach
• Financial acumen and resource management skills, including budget oversight

Working with Valneva means being part of aglobal biotech companywith a clear vision to make a meaningfulimpact in the world. At Valneva, you can expect a dynamic andinnovativework environment characterized by an open, appreciative company culture and exciting,impactful assignments. Enjoy the benefits offlat hierarchies, an international atmosphere, and regular company events that fostercollaborationand connection.

Additionally, we offer:

• Financial perks:Performance-related bonus & Lunch vouchers
• Lifelong learning:Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning & German/English courses for free
• Health & Wellbeing:Free access to sports and fitness activities via myClubs& Office Massages

Join us and shape the future of biotechnology!

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € 75.000 gross per year based on full-time employment. However our salaries are market oriented and in line with your qualifications and experience.