• Medical Affairs Director
• Multinational pharmaceutical company

Iberian subsidiary of a mid-size multinational pharmaceutical company

The role requires strong leadership capabilities, with a focus on inspiring and developing a high-performing team. The Director will be responsible for creating a motivating and innovative environment where talent can thrive. A key part of the role will involve identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and driving transformation in how Medical Affairs activities are executed to ensure the highest standards of scientific excellence and business impact.

While Medical Affairs will be the primary focus, the Director will also play a supportive role in Compliance and Market Access initiatives in close collaboration with cross-functional teams.Key Responsibilities

Medical Affairs (Primary Focus)

• Define and execute the local Medical Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with global standards and business objectives.


• Serve as a scientific leader and strategic advisor to internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant pathologies, clinical guidelines, and the evolving healthcare landscape to address unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes.


• Lead and promote local evidence generation initiatives (e.g., RWD, IITs/IISs) to support the company's products and enhance their value proposition.


• Oversee external scientific communications, ensuring they meet high-quality standards and comply with regulations and internal policies.


• Optimize processes and implement new approaches to improve how Medical Affairs activities are carried out, aligning with global Medical Affairs Excellence standards.


• Manage the Medical Affairs budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and strategic prioritization.

Leadership and Talent Development

• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing, multidisciplinary Medical Affairs team, ensuring a shared vision and clear objectives.


• Identify and nurture talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning, development, and innovation.


• Act as a mentor and coach, providing ongoing feedback and personalized development plans to help team members grow professionally and reach their full potential.


• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing by fostering a culture of trust and encouraging people's autonomy and responsibility, adopting a cross-functional team approach.


• Lead organizational change initiatives to transform and improve existing processes, creating a more agile and efficient Medical Affairs function.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations, national and international guidelines, and internal policies.


• Collaborate closely with Compliance functions to ensure full compliance with all industry regulations and provide ongoing training to the team.

Market Access

• Support the development of local Market Access strategies, ensuring scientific and clinical insights are integrated into early Market Access planning.


• Collaborate with Market Access specialists to create evidence-based value propositions and support pricing and reimbursement processes.

Excellent professional opportunity.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in a relevant life sciences field (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, or similar). An MD is preferred but not mandatory.


• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record in leadership and strategy.


• Significant experience in leading, inspiring, and developing multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on talent growth and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.


• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate medical insights into actionable business strategies.


• Demonstrated ability to drive change and improve organizational processes in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.


• Inspirational leadership with a hands-on, solution-oriented approach.


• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with fluency in English.