Senior International Medical Affairs Manager

Comprehensive Medical Affairs expertise, scientific authority, proven track record in international matrix organizations

Thanks to their senior experience, they bring a special perspective to the table, but still enjoy working hands-on on project-based tasks

Highly skilled in creating and reviewing scientific and medical materials, congress preparation and IITs

Already placed as hands-on Medical Expert with excellent feedback

Strategic Medical Affairs consulting across international and European markets

Evidence generation support, including clinical strategy, real-world evidence, and publication planning

Clinical development and Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS/IIT) support, including program setup and execution

Launch readiness and lifecycle management, with medical input for pre- and post-launch phases

Scientific and medical content creation and review, including promotional and non-promotional materials

KOL and HCP engagement strategy, advisory boards, and congress support

Cross-functional and matrix leadership support, acting as liaison between Medical, R&D, Regulatory, and Commercial teams

Medical education and training, including internal capability building and external educational activities

International medical strategy consulting for oncology, hematology, rare diseases, and other therapeutic areas

Review and improvement of the launch strategy

Creation and review of print materials

Consulting on addressing healthcare professionals

Evaluation and improvement of paid media claims

Internal training

Leadership responsibility for the Field Medical Centre of Excellence across Europe

Driving excellence in field medical operations and strategic partnerships on a regional level

Experience within a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization translating Clinical, Medical Affairs, and commercial insights into real-world outcomes

Strong focus on combining deep therapeutic expertise with advanced technologies to accelerate patient access to innovative therapies

Close collaboration within a global network to support customers in navigating complex healthcare environments

Consistent commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centricity

Lead a 60+ member medical team to achieve healthcare goals, including office and field operations

Streamline communication and alignment within the medical affairs department by directly reporting to the Head of Global Medical Affairs

Provide critical therapeutic area clinical insights and knowledge, shaping the development of regional strategy, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals

Achieved successful outcomes by collaborating with 7 business partners including advancements in medical research/innovation

Spearheaded successful product launches in vaccines, neurology, oncology, kidney transplantation, and rare genetic disorders

Ensured excellent Life Cycle Management for various established products

Played a key role in establishing an effective matrix structure for collaborative working practices, objective setting, and review

Supported market access and reimbursement in the EPM region to ensure innovative therapies reach the patients in need

Ensured high scientific integrity in scientific and medical validation of promotional and non-promotional materials and activities

Built strong clinical relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs)

Supported Pharmacovigilance activities in the region to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulatory requirements

Managed medical budget and executed an education plan to raise disease awareness and provide clinical evidence for products

Engaged with Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs), ensuring compliance and transparency in interactions and collaborations

Supported Global Business Development activities for the creation of new business partnerships with emerging biotech companies

Oversaw medical strategy development and execution, aligning with company and brand strategies

Enhanced cross-functional collaboration and improved value communication, leading to recognition of the value of the medical affairs function among stakeholders

Reported to GM with a dotted line to Head of Medical Affairs

Led medical, medical information, and Pharmacovigilance activities, contributing to regional and global strategy

Provided exceptional Medical Affairs support for launches as monotherapy and as a fixed dose combination, driving company growth

Established a comprehensive Investigator Sponsored Study (ISS) Program in areas of strategic scientific interest

Demonstrated excellent Life Cycle Management

Improved performance management with Medical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and a monitoring dashboard

Implemented affiliate medical affairs strategy and plans, aligned with company's strategic plans and commercial priorities

Directed a team of over 10 direct reports and coached a team of over 40 specialized professionals, both officeand field-based

Managed scientific data publication and marketed brands that enhanced transparency and credibility

Launched the study, examining the product in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing coronary intervention

Conducted Study to identify factors impacting product use in high-risk cardiovascular patients in real-world settings