Director Medical Affairs Iberia
Director Medical Affairs
Position
Medical Leadership (40%)
* Lead the Iberia Medical team with a focus on excellence in Anti-Infective Medical Plans.
* Coach local teams and develop talent and capabilities.
* Act as a strategic partner on the Iberia Leadership Team.
* Ensure medical governance and compliance with local regulations.
* Align local activities with Global Medical and Established Brands teams.
* Manage the Iberia Medical budget and embed global systems locally.
* Promote a Specialty Care culture centered on patients, science, and partnerships.
* Contribute to regional Medical Affairs strategy.
External Engagement (40%)
* Build scientific collaborations with key experts and institutions.
* Lead patient engagement initiatives.
* Serve as a medical spokesperson when aligned with communications.
* Resolve disputes with competitors as needed.
Cross-Functional Support (20%)
* Provide medical input on Anti-Infective strategies and activities.
* Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, Drug Safety, and R&D.
* Oversee review and approval of materials in line with codes and regulations.
* Ensure compliance in partnership with Legal and Compliance teams.
Qualification
* Background as a qualified Medical Doctor
* Previous experience as a Country Medical Director
* Strong knowledge of the Iberian market
* Deep expertise as a Medical Signatory
* Fluency (written and spoken) in English and Spanish
* Successful launch experience
* Track record in working with commercial colleagues
* Track record of building strong scientific partnerships with Key External Experts
* Clinical Development/Operations experience is desirable
* Exposure to different markets outside of Iberia and/or above country roles in Medical
Affairs (desirable)
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