Medical Head, Distributor Partner Markets

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981 we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human bodys largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company we embrace diversity and respect the dignity privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled direct impact.

Location: Europe

Job Purpose

• Under the supervision of EMEAC Medical Head and in collaboration with commercial leads to support the execution of medical strategies and plans in distributor partner markets (DPM)
• Currently DPMs include:
  Albania Algeria Azerbaijan Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic & Slovakia Estonia Georgia Greece Hungary Iraq Israel Jordan Kazakhstan Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Romania Serbia Ukraine Uzbekistan Morocco Tunisia Bahrain Egypt Kuwait Oman Pakistan Qatar
• They require varying levels of medical input depending on the portfolio
• To provide up-to-date medical and scientific expertise in the expertise areas of focus to drive Galdermas medical messages delivery to key stakeholders via the local distributor teams (prescribing physicians physician-researchers pharmacists scientists key opinion leaders) and build partnership with them.
• To work closely cross-functionally at the countries and cluster level (marketing market access sales regulatory compliance QA PV) and to ensure high quality scientific and medical information and education is provided.
• To act as a conduit between DPMs and the region facilitating communication alignment and best practice sharing.
• To collaborate with Regional and Global team members in the execution of relevant clinical activities in assigned projects and to ensure alignment of local medical activities with the Global strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides medical expertise in the assigned therapeutical areas (Rx Ax Cx) to ensure high quality scientific and medical advice education and information to internal and external stakeholders concerning in line and in pre-launch products
• Develops overarching medical plan for distributor markets in line with global strategy
• Participate actively at EMEAC Medical Team Meetings and relevant Global meetings.
• Provide comprehensive trainings on products and related diseases to staff ensuring accurate delivery of messages in line with global plans for study interpretation and objection handling.
• Works proactively as strategic partner with Marketing to ensure markets have required level of medial supports (i.e. trainings materials for lectures/symposia
• Responsible to lead develop maintain current files on product-relevant medical literature.
• Supports scientific communications to KOLs and HCPs and support of GAIN/SKIN activity.
• Attends medical conferences and congresses as required to gain knowledge of progress in the medical areas of focus and bring scientific insights outside in.
• May be also in contact with local healthcare officials scientific journals and formularies.
• Supports regulatory team providing medical insights during the life-cycle of products and in preparation of the regulatory/market access dossiers
• Responsible for clinical trial oversight within the country and liaise with the Investigators and the CRO when applicable
• Assessing (local) research opportunities according to Galderma scientific needs and strategy
• Leads manages internal approval and submission process or requests for Investigator Initiated Trials submitted to Galderma to support independent clinical/preclinical research with global Medical Affairs
• Provides information on status and progress of Investigator Initiated Trials as well as on project needs/progress/impact
• Responsible for supplying information in conjunction with medical information to answer medical information queries according to local & Global SOPs
• Consults with PV regarding safety issues arising in DPM markets where necessary
• Ensure compliance with any applicable law and Regulation and Pharma Industry Laws
• Comply with all business ethics standards Galderma Code of Ethics and or any other applicable Codes legal Policies Procedures Working Instructions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Dermatology with a degree in health sciences
• At least 5 years of successful experience in Pharma environment with a proven prior experience in Medical Affairs
• Understanding of commercial context possibly from prior clinical trial and/or medical affairs experience
• Medical and scientific writing skills
• Demonstrable experience of developing and presenting scientific/medical content at a variety of levels including senior KOLs
• Understanding of local healthcare environment
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to interact with all levels within the organization and to deal with key opinion leaders and the medical/scientific communities
• Innovative and strategic thinking good judgment and sense of ethics.
• Meeting planning and facilitation skills and Ability to interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms
• Ability to function in a team-oriented (matrix) environment
• Demonstrated ability to organize prioritize and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to develop good relationships and credibility with medical professionals
• Frequent Travels as required
• English Language: Fluent spoken & written in addition to local languages.

What we offer in return

• You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.
• You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package.
• You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture.
• You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take accountability.

Next Steps

• Please apply with an English language CV.
• If your profile is a match we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.

Our people make a difference

At Galderma youll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism collaboration and a friendly supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.