Head of Global Medical Science - part-time 80% (m / f / d)

As the experts in digestive and metabolic medicine and as a family-owned business with a global presence, we focus on developing and marketing innovative medicines to treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders like inflammatory bowel disease or eosinophilic esophagitis, as well as hepatobiliary disorders such as primary biliary cholangitis. Our aim is to meaningfully improve therapeutic practice as well as patient health and well-being. We firmly believe that medical progress can only be achieved by working together. That is why we are looking for:

Your Tasks

We are seeking a healthcare enthusiast and transformational leader who can encourage, inspire, and motivate team members to perform in ways that create meaningful change.

• Guide and empower the GMED-S team to interpret scientific content, clinical efficacy and safety data, and translate this into compelling medical stories for appropriate audiences.
• Create scientific presentations, lectures, training courses, speaker decks, FAQ documents, etc., tailored for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and R&D on the creation and review of regulatory (EMA and FDA) and clinical content, including parts of clinical dossiers, scientific advice requests, and investigator brochures, focusing on epidemiology, therapeutic areas, guidelines, and patient needs.
• Respond to and process medical inquiries from healthcare providers, patients, affiliates, and partners in collaboration with the global safety department.
• Conduct research on medical topics to ensure accurate, factual, and compliant communication.
• Participate in scientific events and international symposia.
• Support External Innovation, Development & Partnering through medical evaluation and due diligence of pipeline candidates and engagement with opinion leaders.

You will work closely with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Global Safety, Marketing, Market Access, and Sales teams.

This role offers opportunities to participate in ongoing changes, optimize processes, and leverage your diverse experience, serving as a role model and leader for your team with your expertise and external contacts.

You will report to and deputize for the Head of Global Medical, representing Global Medical in the Science & Innovation and Global Cross-functional Leadership teams.

Your Qualifications

• Degree in natural sciences, preferably medicine, pharmacy, or biology/biochemistry; doctorate preferred.
• At least five years of pharma industry experience and team leadership at an international level, preferably European.
• Experience in gastroenterology and hepatology is mandatory; patient engagement and compassionate use programs are advantageous.
• Independent, structured work style with strong communication skills, empathy, and transparency. Natural clarity, accuracy, and transformational leadership style.
• Fluent in English and German; additional languages like French, Italian, or Spanish are a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, literature databases; knowledge of Prism GraphPad or Adobe Illustrator is beneficial.

Your Benefits

• Supportive and respectful work environment within a small, dedicated team.
• Diverse learning and development opportunities.
• International, growing family business with short decision-making processes and a long-term perspective.
• Flexible working hours and mobile work options.
• Range of benefits including free beverages, health and sports benefits, canteen, and JobRad.
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring programs.

If interested, please contact Sabine Aicher at personal@drfalkpharma.de or call 0761 1514-253 (Monday to Thursday). We look forward to your application via our online portal.

HR Department

Dr. Falk Pharma GmbH

Leinenweberstraße 5

79108 Freiburg im Breisgau