Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) Head and NeckMelanoma (mfd)

Zürich - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) Head and Neck/Melanoma

Job Description

The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) head and neck/ melanoma is responsible for driving strategically medical excellence of scientific & medical affairs plans for their assigned Therapy Areas (TA) in the countries of their assigned region in this case MER/EEMEA. They are impactful members of regional cross- functional teams including regional Commercial Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE) Policy and Market Access and an active member/lead of the RVIT (Regional V&I lead) for their specific indication when apply. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D) GMSA).

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Guides country GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for their assigned TA with a focus on the medical strategy.
Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices
When apply be the RVIT (Regional Value and Implementation lead) for category 1 tiering (H&N) or melanoma (T2) and work cross functionally with regional market access and commercial teams.
Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform and medical value narrative
Partners with regional Commercial regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE) regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans and ensure strategic discussion has been made.
Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region
Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees payers public groups government officials medical societies) from their region
Supports as regional TA expert affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders
Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Companys questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forums
Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings
Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols
Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)
Manages regional programs (patient support educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Companys medicines

Required Qualifications Skills & Experience

Minimum:

MD PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) and recognized medical expertise in the therapy area
Five years experience in country / region Medical Affairs
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
Able to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment
Excellent interpersonal analytical communication (written as well as oral) skills in addition to results-oriented project management skills

Preferred:

Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers public groups government officials medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area

Location

The role can be based at any of our offices located in Europe or Dubai.

Required Skills:

Adaptability Clinical Development Clinical Medicine Communication Decision Making Hematology and Oncology Interpersonal Relationships Leadership Market Access Medical Affairs Results-Oriented Scientific Communications Strategic Planning Therapeutic Knowledge

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/14/2025

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Job DescriptionRegional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) Head and Neck/MelanomaJob DescriptionThe Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) head and neck/ melanoma is responsible for driving strategically medical excellence of scientific & medical affairs plans for their assigned Therapy Areas (TA) in...