MSD Country Medical Director m/f/d 

Switzerland, Lucerne 

282707731

Job Purpose:

• The Country Medical Director (CMD) manages the Medical Affairs Department for Switzerland. They serve as the primary country level contact for Medical Affairs (MA) and as the Chief Medical Officer for the country.

• The CMD must be able to function well within a matrix organization. The position reports directly to the GMSA MER Lead with a solid line and works in close collaboration with the Country Managing Director as a critical partner and is therefore part of the Country Leadership Team.

• The CMD interfaces closely with all his colleagues from the Leadership Team and here in particular with the Managing Director, Business Unit Directors, Market Access Lead, Policy and Communications Lead, Business Practices and Commercial Operations Lead, and the Country Heads of Regulatory Affairs, GCTO, Pharmacovigilance, In-Market Quality, and Legal/Compliance.

• The CMD has several direct reports. Country MA personnel, such as Medical TA Leads, Medical Advisors, Medical Services Manager, and other Medical Specialists report to the CMD.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Medical Director is responsible for oversight of all aspects of local Medical Affairs (MA), including:

• Oversight of the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy for the country based on understanding of global, regional, and local opportunities and requirements.

• Strategic planning and support of structured and consistent Continuous Medical Education (CME) and Insight generation activities.

• Creating and maintaining a high performing, highly compliant MA organization for the country.

• Establishing, managing, and owning local Scientific Leader (SL), investigator, and key decision maker relationships.

• Representing local opportunities, requirements and needs at the regional and/or global levels.

• Representing Our Company in external activities requiring the presence of the country’s Senior Medical Leader.

• Managing the medical aspects of the entire portfolio for Our Company, allocating resources balancing global and local priorities.

• Managing the medical aspects of submissions for regulatory approval, reimbursement, and tenders for Our Company’s entire portfolio of medicines and vaccines (in collaboration with Market Access, and Commercial colleagues).

• Strategic planning and support of Company interactions with Authorities and relevant Organizations at all levels.

• Providing input into local study feasibility and sites selection in support of GCTO (Global Clinical Trial Org).

• Providing medical and scientific advice to the Leadership Team, Business Units, Market Access functions and others as required.

• Promotional materials: Responsible Person for release and compliance of promotional material (“werbeverantwortliche Person”) according to Arzneimittel-Werbeverordnung (AWV) Art. 25.

• Accountable for Designated Point of Contact (DPOC) implementation and responding to customer inquiries.

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable country regulations.

• Enhancing the company reputation and profile through an external focus, by representing the company on cross-company boards, industry associations, and media (in collaboration with Policy & Communications).

Required:

• M.D. or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school. Additional advanced degrees, entry on a Specialist Register and a current ‘license to practice’ are a strong plus.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in global biopharmaceutical industry in Clinical Development and/or Medical Affairs.

• Minimum of 3 years of people management experience running a large organization of healthcare professionals.

• Experience in one of the following fields: Oncology, Infectious Diseases Treatment, Vaccines, or Specialty care. Experience in Oncology is a strong plus.

• Demonstrated effective organizational skills, including ability to set goals and align priorities.

• Ability to simplify and convey complex concepts and strategies, orally and in writing.

• Effectively conducts/facilitates meetings. Strong presentation skills.

• Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in addressing strategic challenges. Possesses an entrepreneurial mindset; capable of thinking out of the box and taking measured risks.

• Able to understand issues across a global affiliate network and contribute relevant insights as appropriate.

• Comfortable managing a matrix organization.

• Ability to communicate in English on a very high level.

Preferred:

• An advanced degree (MPH, Ph.D., MBA, Degree in Health Administration or Economics).

• Experience in Oncology (in a hospital, in a biopharmaceutical company, or an academic institution) is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the compliance environment in which Medical Affairs functions.

• Business acumen, ethics, and credible reputation with the external scientific community.

• Successful leadership and expertise in management of a Medical Affairs team.

• Experience in the development or field management of interventional/non interventional clinical studies.

• Experience working in global and regional Medical Affairs functions.

• Ability to communicate in German on a very high level.

+CITYBAY, LUCERNE