MEDICAL AFFAIRS SENIOR MANAGER

Join to apply for the MEDICAL AFFAIRS SENIOR MANAGER role at Almirall . Position Summary / Mission The aim is to cover and ensure medical tasks within the framework of national requirements and Almirall's standards. Providing medical and scientific expertise about designated Almirall products and related indication areas that contributes to the execution of the strategic and operational plans throughout the lifecycle to achieve medical and business objectives. Being a trusted scientific partner who provides medical and scientific expertise to support the development and market access of new therapies and the optimal use of existing Almirall products. This person develops and delivers a fair and balanced communication based on scientific and clinical data to build valued partnership with our medical experts and other internal and external stakeholders. Being an active member of the local cross‑functional team and actively inserting the medical perspective in the strategic and operational local brand plans. This person designs, executes and/or supports medical projects and initiatives. He/she supports the development and approval of (promotional) materials and will ensure the medical knowledge of the Almirall employees is adequate and up to date. Core Responsibilities Being a scientific expert in designated medical therapies and related indication areas, as well as in healthcare in general, applying knowledge in cooperation with other departments to achieve overall corporate strategic goals. Defining scientific gaps within the product profiles and therapeutic areas. Translating scientific knowledge and insights into strategies and actions. Setting up medical projects, coordinating and implementing them. Delivering scientific updates and training to ensure cross‑functional colleagues are adequately trained. Active member in cross‑functional teams, leading on medical strategy and operational activities. Participation in international, national, and regional congresses, symposia and advanced training events. Ensuring that all deliverables are achieved, within budget target, with the highest standard of quality, in compliance with all applicable quality processes, external requirements, ethical standards, and business needs. Scientific Exchange and Engagement Establish and maintain professional and credible relationships with medical experts and with a minimum proportion of (20‑50 %) and other stakeholders. Documented medical activities (e.g., medical exchange, coordinating advisory boards, round table meetings, pre‑launch/launch activities, etc.). Identify unmet medical needs, treatment decision drivers and scientific gaps in relation to the development of (new) medicines and therapeutic areas. Exchange scientific information in compliant ways with external stakeholders such as medical experts, including responding to medical information requests, scientific presentations, chairing advisory boards and engaging in scientific discussions. Actively gain new insights and put them into context to develop a patient‑centric approach. Gaining Insight Understanding the research/clinical interests of HCPs, understanding their clinical reality, identifying and linking unmet medical needs, factors influencing treatment decisions and scientific gaps in the development of new evidence, drugs, and therapeutic areas. Data Dissemination Data dissemination plan (e.g., manuscripts, congress presentations) on relevant scientific data with medical experts. Data Generation Data generation plan to generate meaningful data. Coordination of company‑initiated studies (in collaboration with GCO and GMA). Generation of real‑world evidence (RWE). Scouting IIS initiatives. Compliance and Ethics Act as a role model for compliance and ensure in collaboration with compliance team that country and company rules and regulations are met. Review and approval of promotional materials and activities. Compliance with law and regulations (Medicines Act, Code of Conduct, GDPR) as well as internal SOPs. Key Stakeholders External: Medical experts, HCPs, scientists, pharmacists. Internal: Medical, marketing, sales, market access, compliance, finance, R&D and other departments from local and global perspective. Required Education and Experience Degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences (MSc, MD, PhD). Experience Scientific experience (e.g., in clinical research). Prior medical affairs experience in a pharmaceutical company desirable. Expertise in the field of dermatology desirable. Experience of working closely with commercial/marketing functions and an understanding of corporate and operational business issues. Skills and Competencies Fluent level of English and Spanish in oral and written communication. Medical and/or scientific expertise in a disease area is an advantage. Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance rules. Entrepreneurial thinking and acting, confident in prioritising and decision‑making. Advanced writing/communication skills and empathetic manner. Excellent team player and ability to work independently in a cross‑functional matrix setting with strong customer orientation. Ability to interpret and discuss scientific and clinical efficacy and safety data within the area of expertise. Ability to lead projects from planning, execution to termination and establish strong scientific partnership with medical experts and relevant stakeholders. Willingness to travel. Why work with Almirall? We are a people‑centric company where employees are at their best; patients and customers are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact. We hold a 17th‑year Top Employer Spain certification and are now Top Employer Germany for the first time, strengthening our commitment to create a unique work environment that helps employees develop their skills to fullest and grow professionally and personally. Our purpose is to "Transform the patients' world by helping them realise their hopes & dreams for a healthy life". Our values: Care – listening & empathizing, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds, supporting each other. Courage – challenging the status quo, taking full ownership and learning from successes and failures. Innovation – putting the patient and customer at the centre, creating novel solutions and empowering entrepreneurial mindsets. Simplicity – acting decisively, avoiding over‑analysis, understanding why before we act, and keeping things simple. #wearealmirall #J-18808-Ljbffr