Job Title: Medical Lead EMEA & LatAm (m/f/d)
The Medical Lead for the EMEA & LatAm regions will play a pivotal role in driving strategic planning and engaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs) while leading medical education initiatives across these areas. This position requires cross-functional collaboration to provide scientific and medical support, acting as a strategic partner to both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, the Medical Lead will monitor and analyze scientific literature, support the review and submission of regulatory documents, and represent the company at scientific conferences.
Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Develop and execute the regional medical strategy in alignment with global objectives.
- Act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders such as regional VPs and leaders in Commercial, Regulatory, and Market Access, as well as clinical teams, ensuring that medical insights drive business decisions.
- Craft key scientific messages and medical communication strategies in accordance with global strategy.
- Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to support the medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
HCP Engagement & Medical Education
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and leaders in relevant healthcare sectors across EMEA and LatAm, in addition to regional regulatory bodies.
- Plan and execute medical education programs, advisory boards, and scientific exchange meetings in key markets.
- Provide scientific training and support to HCPs and internal teams on disease areas and product-related topics both virtually and in person.
Medical & Scientific Support
- Serve as the primary medical and scientific resource for internal teams, ensuring access to accurate and current medical knowledge for the responsible markets.
- Contribute to the development of scientific materials, including slide decks, FAQs, and training content.
- Continuously review and analyze scientific literature and emerging data to identify trends and opportunities.
- Communicate key scientific insights to internal teams and stakeholders.
- Attend international and regional scientific congresses, conferences, and symposia.
- Represent the company in scientific discussions, engage with experts, and gather insights for internal dissemination.
Experience & Education
- Advanced degree in Life Sciences or Healthcare (MD Medicine, PharmD Pharmacy, or PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology, Nursing, or related fields); a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) or Business (MBA) is a plus.
- Over 7 years of experience in a medical affairs or related role within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Knowledge and experience to drive medical affairs in both EMEA and LatAm.
- Strong understanding of clinical research, pharmacology, and disease areas relevant to diabetes care.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
- Proven track record of creating and executing a regional medical affairs strategy.
- Experience in HCP engagement, medical education, and scientific exchange.
- Familiarity with regional regulations (e.g., EMA for Europe, ANVISA for Brazil, COFEPRIS for Mexico, and others).
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Pharmacovigilance Practices (GVP), and local compliance laws.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong scientific expertise in diabetes or medical devices.
- Deep understanding of therapeutic areas, clinical data interpretation, and medical guidelines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills across all hierarchy levels, both internally and externally.
- Effective scientific writing skills for publications, medical information documents, and reports.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, multicultural environment within a matrix organization.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese is highly desirable.
- Understanding of cultural and healthcare system differences in EMEA and LATAM regions.
- Experience with Real-World Evidence (RWE) and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) is a plus.
- Capacity to navigate a matrix organization and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
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