Corporate Medical Head

At Ferrer we use business to fight for social justice. We have long been a company that looks to do things differently; instead of maximizing shareholder returns, we reinvest much of our profit in initiatives that give back to society. Back where it belongs. We go beyond compliance and are guided by the highest standards of sustainability, ethics and integrity. As such, since 2022, we are a B Corp.

Founded in Barcelona in 1959, Ferrer offers transformative solutions for life-threatening diseases in more than one hundred countries. In line with our purpose, we have an increasing focus on pulmonary vascular and interstitial lung diseases and rare neurological disorders. Our 1,800-strong team is driven by a clear conviction: our business is not an end in itself, but a way to change lives.

We are Ferrer. Ferrer for good.

Who we are

At Ferrer we are a group of people who believe in the power of purpose. And our purpose is to make a positive impact in society and bring about change in an unjust world. We are the 24/7 activists fighting for a sustainable planet, equal opportunities for all and a healthy workplace. We reject greenwashing and empty promises - we are about action. That is why in 2022 we became a B Corp company.

Founded in Barcelona in 1959, our products are present in more than a hundred countries, and we have a team of over 1,800 people. Professionals that we empower to became leaders of change and to build meaningful careers.

Your mission 

Ferrer is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Corporate Medical Affairs team as Medical Head of Therapheutic Area, leading a team assigned in the area. This role is a critical position to Lead the design and execution of the near- and long-term global medical strategy for a Therapeutic Area within the company, forging bold strategic partnership with the healthcare ecosystem. Responsible for managing and developing the overall performance of the Therapeutic Area by ensuring alignment with the company's strategy, scientific lead through medical expertise and engagement planning, ensuring collaborative work and effective communication with other Ferrer Corporate Areas, Ferrer Subsidiaries and Partners, as well as key external stakeholders in the scientific and health care ecosystem.

The position will report to the Chief Medical Officer, member of the Board of Directors of Ferrer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure early and holistic implementation of scientific plans to systematically shape health policies and practical guidelines that converge clinical innovations and treatments into improved standards of care through better disease management.
• Lead the Global Medical Affairs Strategy and the Integrated Evidence Generation Plans for therapeutic areas, ensuring early engagement with external and internal stakeholders while promoting the alignment with affiliates and partners.
• Lead medical assessment for potential new candidates to enter a clinical development phase.
• Drive best-in-class launch execution for assets within the Therapeutic Area.
• Oversee that all non-regulatory/registration studies are developed based on evidence gaps.
• Scientifical lead the interaction with regulatory authorities into therapeutical area.
• Drive the execution and performance of medical teams through a proper objective setting and efficient resource management and allocation in the therapeutical area. 
• Ability to articulate and set priorities and needs with strong influencing skills.
• Attract, retain and develop talents while maximizing potential for leadership.
• Encourage innovation, early engagement and data generation.
• Participate as medical representative in internal strategic committees.
• Proactively and strategically build and strengthen partnerships beyond the traditional Healthcare professionals and organizations, while being the medical representative of the company at key external governmental, scientific, clinical, and medical forums related to the assigned therapeutic area.
• Role model ethical standards and contribute proactively to the purpose of Ferrer.
• Ensure a collaborative and flexible cross-functional equal partner way of working with key Country and Corporate internal stakeholders, including Business Development, Compliance, Marketing, Market access, Patient advocacy, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, R&D and Sales, among others.

Why Ferrer?

• Make a positive impact in society
• Participate in volunteering activities
• Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
• Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
• Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
• Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
• Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
• Customize your remuneration and benefit

What you'll need to succeed 

You will rock at this company if you are a person with empathy, humility, curiosity and optimism.

You will rock at this role if you match with:

• Life Sciences, Biomedical or Medical education at Master or PhD level.

• 4-5 years of experience in similar roles. Regional or global experience is a plus.

• Pharma Life Science business expertise.

• Previous Therapeutic Area experience in in rare diseases or orphan indications desirable.

• Previous experience in leading teams.

• Excellent command of English.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions.

• Capability to work continuously in a cross functional matrix mode.

• Very good Strategic, Analytical, and communication Skills.

If this great challenge matches your profile, then we are waiting for you

At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience.