Corporate Rare Diseases Launch Excellence & Medical Lead

Accountabilities

• • Lead the global medical strategy for pipeline and in-market Rare Diseases products, ensuring alignment with broader portfolio priorities.
  • Drive launch excellence and launch readiness across international affiliates, developing and implementing medical plans that support successful product launches.
  • Generate and synthesize medical insights, translating findings into strategic recommendations and actionable initiatives.
  • Lead scientific communication activities, evidence-generation initiatives and publication planning to strengthen the medical value proposition.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with international Key Opinion Leaders and scientific experts, including the planning and execution of advisory boards.
  • Partner closely with Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory and Market Access teams to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment.
  • Identify opportunities for Medical Affairs to increase patient impact, strengthen launch execution and contribute to business value.
  • Support Business Development, asset evaluation and due diligence activities related to potential Rare Diseases opportunities.
  • Contribute to the long-term development of the Rare Diseases franchise and future innovation strategy within specialized therapeutic areas.
  • Help establish best practices, processes and capabilities as the Rare Diseases Medical Affairs organization continues to evolve and expand.

  Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, with exposure to innovative medicines.
  • Proven experience supporting product launches and launch-readiness activities, ideally within Rare Diseases, Neurology or another highly specialized therapeutic area.
  • Experience in regional or global Medical Affairs roles is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, such as Medicine, Pharmacy or Biology; an MD, PhD or MSc in Neurosciences or a related scientific discipline is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives without relying on formal authority.
  • Strong stakeholder management, influencing and relationship-building skills across international and matrixed organizations.
  • Experience contributing to Business Development, asset evaluation or due diligence activities is an advantage.
  • Strong scientific credibility combined with sound business acumen and commercial awareness.
  • Fluent English is required; additional European languages are an advantage.
  • Strategic thinking combined with a strong execution mindset and the ability to translate strategy into measurable action.
  • Strong communication, presentation, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • A proactive, entrepreneurial and ownership-driven approach, with the ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.
  • Adaptability, resilience and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse international and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Ability to balance scientific rigor with patient impact, organizational priorities and business objectives.

  Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence global medical strategy and launch excellence for an evolving Rare Diseases portfolio.
  • Strategic corporate scope with high visibility across Medical Affairs and other key business functions.
  • Exposure to international stakeholders and cross-functional teams across multiple markets.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the development of new Medical Affairs capabilities and best practices.
  • Environment that encourages ownership, strategic thinking, innovation and entrepreneurial initiative.
  • Flexible working environment with the opportunity to work remotely.
  • Career development opportunities within a growing and transforming organization.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative medicines and initiatives designed to improve outcomes for patients with rare and specialized conditions.