Country Medical Director Iberia

CSL Vifor is currently looking for a Country Medical Director Iberia to be based at our office in Barcelona. CSL Vifor is a global leader in nephrology, iron deficiency, and rare diseases, committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation and scientific excellence. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Country Medical Director Iberia to lead our medical affairs activities.

In this key leadership role, you will drive medical strategy, engage with key stakeholders, and ensure the highest standards of scientific and clinical excellence. If you are a medical leader looking to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic and patient-focused organization, we invite you to join us. The tasks and responsibilities will be the following:
**Tasks**
- Acts as local role model for all aspects of local Medical activities
- Develop and maintain up to date scientific and medical knowledge and expertise (TAs and products)
- Develop and lead a highly motivated and well-trained Medical team. Set clear objectives to members of the team, e.g., clear medical plan including key deliverables for Medical Leads, Managers/ Advisors and MSLs
- Coach team members regarding key competencies and monitor performance on the ongoing bases, take actions to course correct when required
- Bring health care / clinical practice expertise, therapeutic area knowledge, medical insights and understanding of the local Compliance system to country senior leadership to guide strategic and operational planning and execution
- Ensure close and regular collaboration with brand leads and market access to shape the brand strategy and support the local / regional access plans/submissions
- Develop and implement all aspects of annual country medical plan aligned with country strategies
- Share local Medical insights, and align local Medical planning and execution with HQ Medical teams
- Deploy Medical budget according to strategy
- Oversee local Medical budget planning and tracking
- Identify, develop and maintain effective engagement with external stakeholder (clinical and non-clinical) and professional organisations
- Build positive working relationship with Health authorities (Health care Policy shaping) and be deeply involved in access strategy development and implementation to assure access
- Ensure development of local evidence generation plan and compliant implementation of data generation activities. Provide medical leadership to Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)
- Ensure compliant implementation of medical communication plan, e.g. disease awareness, medical education, and country congress activities
- Act as company spokesperson for topics assigned by General Manager
- Advise country leadership team on field based medical team deployment and proactively define resources gaps. Build strong case for optimal resources when required or define the strategy to bridge resource gaps.
- Analyse and utilize activities of and insights from field based medical team through the CRM
- Approval of Local Key Information Documents (LKID) used by medical information to respond to medical enquiries
- Ensure compliance of Medical deliverables with local laws, regulations & codes, and internal processes
- Ensure compliance of local Medical processes with internal global processes and guidance
- Ensure all medical and scientific information are provided, as required by local rules, laws and regulations
- Medical governance (development, approval and sign off) of processes and local materials
- Review and approval of local materials and HCP engagements

The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position are typically acquired through the following combination of education, experience and knowledge, or the equivalent.

**Minimum Requirements**
- Medical Education (MD); Pharm D ; PhD
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs and/ or Clinical Development at affiliate level
- Minimum 2 years proven experience in people management in Medical Affairs with strong leadership
- Experience with local health care compliance topics
- Proven relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Working knowledge of commercialization and business practices, as well as budgeting experience
- Fluent in Spanish and English (verbal and writing)

**Preferred Requirements**
- Medical Education (MD)
- Medical specialization and/ or clinical / research experience in Internal Medicine, Nephrology or Cardiology
- 10 years’ experience with pharma industry in Medical Affairs and/ or Clinical Development at affiliate level and regional or global headquarters
- At least 5 years proven experience in people management in Medical Affairs with strong leadership
- Experience with non-interventional study management and conduct
- Publication track record
- Working knowledge in Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Quality Management

**About CSL Vifor**:
CSL Vifor aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency a