Head of Medical Affairs SwitzerlandAustria Cluster - fmd

Based at our offices in Vienna (in a hybrid working scheme) we are recruiting for a 

Head of Medical Affairs Switzerland/Austria Cluster (f/m/d)

About This Role:
In this role you will steer our Medical Department in Switzerland and Austria driving the of our medical strategy. Your leadership will shape the integrity and reputation of Biogen through clear medicalscientific dialogues with the medical community and your expertise will not only be elemental for managing our cluster medical organization but also solidify Biogen as the most trusted medicalscientific partner. Your empowering leadership will be key to nurturing a highperforming team dedicated to our mission always ensuring crossfunctional alignment for all activities in of the medical plan while ensuring highest ethical standards.

What Youll Do:

• Lead the development and of the affiliate medical plan for Switzerland and Austria.
• Establish and enhance the scientific reputation of local affiliates and forge strong scientific partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Closely liaise with Commercial Market Access and R&D to demonstrate the medical value for marketed products and upcoming products from our pipeline
• Develop oversee and manage budgets for medical activities contributing to affiliate budgeting and planning.
• Lead and direct the cluster Medical team optimizing performance and ensuring strategic while providing guidance support and setting clear objectives.
• Assign tasks effectively outlining clear accountabilities milestones and required resources taking talent development succession planning and career growth considerations into account.
• Lead organizational development adapting to business growth and evolving market demands and foster a teamoriented culture empowering teams to achieve excellence.
• Ensure strict adherence to Biogen regulations local laws and the Biogen code of business conduct.
• Build robust internal and external relationships enhancing Biogens therapeutic area presence and closely align with crossfunctions and cluster GM define and implement cluster strategies and operations.
• Promote product awareness and support scientific knowledge dissemination.
• Represent Biogen at key healthcare professional engagements and international meetings.
   

Who You Are:
You are a leader known for your empowering approach and business acumen. Your ability to navigate the complexities of the medical field with high ethical standards sets you apart. You thrive in balancing the strategic oversight and handson management and you have a talent for fostering strong collaborative teams. Your vision aligns with driving innovation and excellence within a leading biotech organization.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• PhD PharmD MD or any other relevant background
• 8 years of Medical experience with people management experience
• Proven understanding of the life science industry and the EU healthcare systems and previous inmarket experience in Switzerland and/or Austria
• Previous experience in neurology is a plus
• Excellent leadership management planning and skills.
• Proven ability to develop and implement medicalscientific action plans (evidence generation management and implementation of HCP training and education programs)
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of drug development GCP and local regulations including regulations of Promotional materials
• Strategic thinking with strong business & scientific acumen
• Excellent analytical skills. Capability to understand interpret and clearly and precisely communicate complex medicalscientific information
• Local territory language knowledge and proficiency in English is a must any other language is an advantage

Additional Information :

Why Biogen

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence and a pioneering spirit. As a midsized biotechnology company we provide the stability and resources of a wellestablished business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning growth and expanding their skills. Above all we work together to deliver lifechanging medicines with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds cultures and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.