Teva Head Medical Affairs m/w/d 

Switzerland, Basel-Landschaft 

335936234

With your broad medical affairs background, you will be able to lead by example and set standards for medical affairs being and enabling function and one of the key factors in our commercial story. A key aspect of our way of working is collaboration – we expect it within the medical affairs unit but also in working with other departments.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with strong, seasoned and highly experienced professionals who are the backbone of our company. Simultaneously, you will be setting up new processes and teams for future launches of innovative medicine as part of our Pivot to Growth strategy.

• An accomplished medical affairs leader, with a robust track record in leadership roles, strong business acumen and leadership capabilities, while being a results-driven professional with a strong collaborative ethos
• Able to develop a multi-year perspective and medical plan on the trajectory of the Swiss healthcare landscape involving early strategic planning of external engagement priorities/medical strategies
• A flexible problem solver known for thinking outside the box and generating creative, efficient solutions, and the ability to communicate precisely and diplomatically with internal parties as well as with authorities and other external parties
• Team leadership and people management experience, able to develop a high performing country medical team.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels

• Doctorate level degree (MD, PharmD or PhD in Biological Sciences or related field) with a preference for a Medical Doctor Degree
• Over 12-15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with extensive and diverse expertise gained in medical affairs functions, focusing on activities both in Switzerland and internationally
• Strong and proven track record for external engagement with experts and other external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the innovative pharma business, with a proven track record of successful launches of innovative products in the Swiss market. Knowledge of Market Access is essential.
• Deep understanding of reimbursement and payer landscape in Switzerland. Strong knowledge of Swiss healthcare systems
• Proven experience managing medical affairs teams covering diverse therapeutic areas; experience in Neurology, Psychiatry, Gastroenterology (IBD), Immunology or Immuno-oncology areas would be preferred but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English and preferably good knowledge in French

• Challenging position within a very good Team and a market-based compensation package
• Responsible position with high business impact
• You like challenges in your job and an interesting, team-oriented environment, where your ideas and contribution are valued? Then please send us your compelling application.
• Part of a global team
• Progressive employment conditions
• Central location, just a few minutes' walk from Basel SBB train station

General Manager Switzerland (direct reporting line)
Functional reporting to Europe Regional Medical Affairs (dotted reporting line)

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Maria Herzog, Human Resources

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