Medical Affairs Associate Director (Nordic Countries)

Grifols; Stockholms län; On-site; SEK 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Grifols is seeking an Associate Director of Regional Medical Affairs based in Stockholm. You will lead and execute strategies that align scientific priorities with commercial objectives, develop relationships with key stakeholders, and support medical educational initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a PhD, MD, or PharmD and over 7 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating leadership and strong communication skills. This is a permanent full-time position in the Nordics.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of clinical research and medical data.
• Professional level of English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute regional and local medical affairs strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare stakeholders.
• Drive scientific communication and education initiatives.

Skills

Scientific expertise

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD, MD, or PharmD in Biology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or Medicine

Job description

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.

Associate Director, Regional Medical Affairs

What Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Lead and execute regional and local medical affairs strategies, aligning scientific priorities with commercial objectives and strategies in close cooperation with the Nordic team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare stakeholders, and authorities, while representing Medical Affairs in interactions with regulators and reimbursement bodies.
• Manage and develop field teams when applicable, ensuring high-quality scientific engagement, execution excellence, and continuous team performance and coaching.
• Drive scientific communication and education, including medical enquiries handling, content validation, and the planning and execution of medical education initiatives and scientific events.
• Oversee evidence generation strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and medical affairs budgets, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Who You Are

• You have a degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or Medicine (PhD, MD, or PharmD preferred).
• You have at least 7 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• You have strong scientific expertise and a solid understanding of clinical research and medical data.
• You demonstrate strong leadership with excellent communication, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking, combined with business acumen and the ability to influence cross-functional decisions.
• You have a professional level of English and Swedish.
• You are willing to travel as required.

What We Offer

• Workplace: Nordics (regional scope), based in Stockholm.
• Contract type: Permanent.
• Hours: Full-time.

Location: EMEA: Sweden: Stockholm: Sweden