About Our Client
We are supporting an entrepreneurial pharmaceutical organisation with a strong and diverse portfolio across Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Hemostasis – Cardiology, and Neurology. As the business continues to grow, they are now looking to appoint a Medical Director to act as a medical and scientific advisor within their Swiss network. This is a highly visible role, combining strategic leadership with hands‑on medical affairs activity in a lean and agile environment.
Job Description
Key responsibilities of the Medical Director
Medical & scientific leadership
Provide strategic medical input into company objectives, brand planning, clinical development and market access activities
Act as the medical expert for internal teams and external stakeholders
Support product launches through advisory boards, scientific meetings and medical events
Ensure all promotional and non‑promotional materials are compliant with Swissmedic and international regulations and aligned with current scientific knowledge
Regulatory & compliance
Provide medical input into regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities
Translate clinical data into clear, relevant and compliant key messages, balancing scientific integrity with commercial objectives
Field engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, HCPs and patient advocacy groups
Conduct field visits to hospitals, clinics and congresses to gather insights and provide scientific support
Clinical research & data generation
Facilitate Investigator‑Initiated Studies and Real‑World Evidence generation
Monitor scientific literature and the competitive landscape
Medical training
Deliver disease and product training to internal teams, including sales and marketing
Review and approve educational materials for scientific accuracy and compliance
Respond to medical information requests from healthcare professionals
The Successful Applicant
About you
Medical degree (MD), with further education or specialisation in gynaecology or internal medicine
Ideally 3‑5 years’ experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry
Strong understanding of the Swiss healthcare system and regulatory environment
Confident using Microsoft tools and scientific literature databases (e.g. PubMed, Cochrane Library)
Fluent in German and English; French is an advantage
Role open to specialists from the all DACH region (Germany, Austria)
What’s on Offer
Working environment
Hybrid working model: approx. 30% field‑based (1.5 days), with the remainder split between home office and company office
Regular travel across Switzerland
Flexible working arrangements to support key business and medical events
Working time can be flexible at 60–80% of working time
Possibility of holding private medical practice
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