Global Medical Affairs Manager

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Silimed in the global market is seeking a Senior Medical Affairs professional to lead scientific strategy, engage with KOLs, and oversee cross-functional medical initiatives. You will drive evidence generation and ensure compliant scientific communications across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong clinical acumen, experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device sector, and fluency in English with desirable Spanish/Portuguese skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or a related healthcare discipline.
• PhD or master’s in healthcare is considered mandatory if there is no previous experience in breast implants.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry; breast implants experience is a plus.
• Fluent English is required; fluent Spanish and basic Portuguese are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global Medical Affairs strategies and scientific initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strategic scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and investigators.
• Lead scientific exchange with external experts and ensure evidence-based communication of data.
• Identify evidence gaps and support generation initiatives (IIS, RWE, publications).
• Gather and communicate medical insights to inform strategy and lifecycle management.
• Provide scientific leadership throughout product lifecycle and respond to medical information requests.
• Review and approve scientific and promotional materials for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, Market Access, and Commercial teams.
• Contribute to advisory boards, congresses, and publication strategies.

Skills

Scientific communication

KOL engagement

Medical affairs

Cross-functional collaboration

Evidence generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/related

PhD or Master’s in healthcare (mandatory if no breast implants experience)

Job description

About usFounded in Brazil in 1978, Silimed is a global manufacturer of silicone implants for aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. With more than four decades of experience, the company has developed one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the category, offering multiple surface technologies, shape formats, and projection options designed to support individualized surgical planning.Working in close collaboration with plastic surgeons, Silimed® integrates clinical insight into product development, aligning design with real-world surgical needs. Its implants are manufactured under rigorous quality standards and comply with internationally recognized regulations, including European CE certification.Rooted in Brazilian-origin innovation, Silimed® combines technical expertise with a structured and versatile design system, supporting a wide range of surgical approaches across global markets.

Your missionKey Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global Medical Affairs strategies and scientific initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regional needs.
• Develop and maintain strategic scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and other healthcare stakeholders to foster scientific collaboration and generate actionable medical insights.
• Lead scientific exchange with external experts, ensuring balanced, evidence-based communication of clinical data and product information.
• Identify evidence gaps and support evidence generation initiatives, including investigator-initiated studies (IIS), real-world evidence (RWE), clinical publications, and scientific collaborations.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate medical insights from healthcare professionals, KOLs, and international markets to inform medical strategy, product lifecycle management, and future evidence-generation activities.
• Provide scientific leadership and medical support throughout the product lifecycle, including clinical evidence dissemination, scientific communications, and responses to medical information requests.
• Review and approve scientific and promotional claims, marketing materials, educational content, and external communications to ensure scientific accuracy, clinical relevance, regulatory compliance, and consistency with approved product labeling.
• Partner closely with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Marketing, Market Access, and Commercial teams to ensure cross-functional alignment while maintaining Medical Affairs independence and scientific integrity.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of advisory boards, scientific congresses, expert meetings, and publication strategies to strengthen external scientific engagement.
• Support the development, review, and approval of scientific publications, abstracts, manuscripts, medical presentations, and evidence summaries.
• Monitor emerging scientific literature, clinical evidence, treatment guidelines, competitor activities, and healthcare trends to identify opportunities and support strategic medical planning.
• Ensure all Medical Affairs activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, ethical standards, industry codes of practice, and company compliance policies.

Your profileEducation

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, or a related healthcare discipline.
• PhD or master’s in healthcare is considered mandatory if there is no previous experience in breast implants.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry. Experience in breast implants will be considered a plus.
• Previous exposure to Medical Affairs, Medical Education, scientific projects, or healthcare stakeholder engagement is preferred.

Languages

• Fluent English is required.
• Fluent Spanish and basic Portuguese are highly desirable and would be considered an asset.

Key Competencies

• Strong scientific acumen with the ability to critically evaluate, interpret, and communicate clinical evidence.
• Excellence in scientific communication and medical storytelling for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain trusted scientific partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare professionals.
• Expertise in KOL engagement, medical insight generation, and translating field insights into actionable medical strategies.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs principles, scientific exchange, evidence generation, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience reviewing scientific claims and promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with approved labeling.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify evidence gaps, emerging clinical trends, and opportunities to strengthen the scientific value proposition.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence without authority while maintaining Medical Affairs independence.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives in a fast-paced global environment.
• High ethical standards, sound scientific judgment, and commitment to compliance with industry regulations and codes of practice.
• Adaptability and effectiveness in working within multicultural, cross-regional, and matrix organizations.