Associate Director Medical Affairs

Medical Affairs Lead – Strategic Country Role (Biotech)

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Location: Home-based (Germany preferred) | Reports to: Country Medical Director & GM
Level: Open to Medical Advisors, Medical Managers, Associate Medical Directors — potential upgrade to Medical Director for exceptional candidates

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About the Role

We’re seeking a strategic medical leader who can bring clarity to complex launches, map and engage KOL networks, and shape medical affairs strategy across multiple therapeutic areas. This is a high-impact position, ideal for someone who thrives in cross-functional, fast-paced environments and wants to help shape one of the most exciting pipelines in biotech.

You’ll set the medical blueprint for the country—from launch planning and scientific engagement to aligning commercial and clinical functions for success.

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Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Country Medical Director and General Manager to define and execute country-level medical strategy.
  
  
• Build and maintain robust national KOL networks to support scientific exchange and advocacy.
  
  
• Lead launch readiness for new indications, including pre-launch planning and post-launch optimization.
  
  
• Identify opportunities for evidence generation: clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and real-world data.
  
  
• Collaborate with global and regional teams across medical, regulatory, HEOR, and commercial to align on country priorities.
  
  
• Contribute to medical budgets, events, and activity planning to ensure maximum scientific impact.
  
  
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to field medical teams (MSLs, Medical Advisors).

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Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in Medical Affairs, ideally as a Medical Advisor, Medical Manager, or Associate Medical Director.
  
  
• Open to strong MSL candidates looking to take the next step, especially those with relevant therapeutic area experience.
  
  
• Cross-functional therapeutic knowledge in areas such as CNS, Neurology, Immunology, or Inflammation. (Broader experience is preferred over narrow/single-focus backgrounds such as pure Oncology.)
  
  
• Strategic thinker who understands the full product lifecycle—from pipeline planning through to commercial launch.
  
  
• Deep knowledge of the German healthcare system, KOL engagement, and local medical affairs practices.
  
  
• Comfortable operating in matrixed, global organizations and adapting quickly to evolving priorities.
  
  
• Language: German is a plus, but not required.
  
  
• Travel: Role is home-based with occasional site, KOL, and conference visits.
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Why Apply?

• Shape the future of one of biotech’s most exciting and diversified pipelines (23+ indications in development).
  
  
• High visibility role working closely with country leadership and global stakeholders.
  
  
• Flexible environment that rewards initiative, creativity, and strategic thinking.
  
  
• Join a company that blends global scale with a nimble, entrepreneurial mindset.
  
  
• Be part of launching innovative treatments across rare, specialty, and high-impact diseases.
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Interested?
This role is about fit, impact, and your long-term success. All conversations are confidential. If you're curious—even if unsure—let’s talk.