Director Regional Medical Affairs All Genders Eu5can Lung Cancer H/F - 75

Job Description

As the Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) (all genders), you are responsible for driving the execution of regional scientific and medical affairs strategies for Oncology, Lung Cancer across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK and Canada. You work in close partnership with regional Commercial, Outcomes Research (OR), Policy and Market Access teams to ensure aligned, highimpact medical execution.

This is a regionally based position within Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA), Oncology Therapeutic Area, preferably residing in one of the affiliates of the assigned region or the regional hub.

Your Key Responsibilities & Primary Activities

- Guide country Medical Research Leaders and GMSA teams in the execution of the annual scientific and medical plan for Oncology, Lung Cancer
- Chair the Regional Value & Implementation Team (RVIT) to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices across the region
- Ensure regional scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform
- Partner with regional Commercial, Outcomes Research (OR), Policy and Market Access teams to shape and execute integrated regional medical plans
- Consolidate and translate actionable medical insights from countries to inform regional and global decisionmaking
- Engage with a regional network of Scientific Leaders (SLs) and other key external stakeholders, including guideline committees, payers, public bodies, government officials and medical societies
- Act as the regional Lung Cancer therapeutic area expert, supporting affiliate teams in their engagement with national scientific leaders
- Plan and lead regional advisory boards and expert input forums to support the implementation of new indications
- Organize regional scientific symposia and educational meetings
- Support affiliates in the development of local data generation concepts and study protocols
- Review investigatorinitiated study (IIS) proposals prior to headquarters submission (exUSA)
- Oversee regional programs (e.g. patient support, educational or riskmanagement initiatives) to support the appropriate and safe use of company medicines

Your Profile

Education & Experience

- MD, PhD or PharmD with recognized medical expertise in the Oncology therapeutic area
- 5+ years of Medical Affairs experience in a countrylevel Medical Advisor role and/or at regional level
- Strong prioritization, judgment and decisionmaking skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix environment
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills, combined with strong, resultsoriented project management capabilities

Preferred

- Medical Affairs experience in Lung Cancer

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

People with severe disabilities and their equivalents will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Required Skills:
Business Strategies, Cancer, Cancer Research, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Key Opinion Leader Management, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Research, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Product Launch Activities, Scientific Exchange, Symposia, Therapeutic Knowledge

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
N/A

Job Posting End Date:
03/27/2026
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