Pharmaceutical Leadership Position
This leadership role is responsible for driving the medical and scientific strategy for a global healthcare company. As a key member of the executive team, you will be instrumental in shaping the company's vision and mission.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in life sciences and significant experience in leading medical and scientific affairs teams. They will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive medical and scientific strategies to support the company's products and brands.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leveraging medical and scientific expertise to contribute to the company's strategy by building a winning portfolio, driving science-based innovation, collaborating with key opinion leaders (KOLs), maximizing product access, and creating value through effective pharmaceutical lifecycle management.
* Developing and implementing a comprehensive medical and scientific strategy to support the company's products and brands. Collaborating with Nestlé R&D to support clinical trials and product development, identifying unmet medical needs, and engaging with external partners for new opportunities.
* Providing strategic guidance to deliver evidence plans, including medical differentiation, best-in-class efficacy/safety data, health economics, and real-world evidence, to achieve optimal regulatory approvals and claims.
* Representing the company with KOLs and key regulatory agencies (e.g., EMA, FDA) and health technology assessment (HTA) agencies, ensuring superior positioning of the company within these communities.
The ideal candidate will have:
* An advanced degree in life sciences required; MD a plus
* Proven experience as a Medical and Science thought leader in a business environment
* Strong knowledge of various pathologies and clinical practice experience
* Experience in the life sciences industry, particularly in Medical Nutrition and Consumer Healthcare
* Proven leadership in medical & scientific affairs, both in the US and internationally
* Established network with key opinion leaders in GI, aging, and oncology
* Skills to manage complex issues in various situations
* Excellent communication skills tailored to diverse audiences
We offer a dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop, and grow. Our culture of respect fosters professional growth and celebrates achievements along the way. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at its core.