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Global Head of Medical Affairs

On-site in Barcelona·Added 5 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

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Overview

Contract: Permanent contract
English: Required

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Skills

Requirements

* Medical Degree strongly preferred.

* Significant leadership experience within Medical Affairs.

* Experience within international or headquarters environments.

* Exposure to portfolio strategy, business development, partnerships or licensing activities.

* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.

* Strong leadership, communication and people management capabilities.

* Entrepreneurial mindset and motivation to build and transform.

* Fluent English.

Pay & benefits

This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is motivated by building, influencing and transforming rather than simply maintaining established structures.

The role

Resumen

We are seeking a senior Medical Affairs leader to shape and elevate the medical function, strengthen its strategic contribution to the business and support future international expansion. Our client is an international healthcare company undergoing a significant transformation and growth journey.

Pharmaceutical Company
Global Head of Medical Affairs

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

Our client is a well-established healthcare organization with an international footprint and a diversified portfolio across prescription and consumer healthcare products.

The company is investing heavily in innovation, organizational development and international growth, creating a highly visible opportunity for a senior medical leader to contribute directly to the next phase of its evolution.

Descripción

Reporting to a senior executive within the Innovation organization, the successful candidate will:

* Lead and transform the Medical function, driving its strategic positioning across the organization.

* Partner closely with Commercial and cross-functional teams to support business growth, portfolio development and medical strategy across key therapeutic areas including Ophthalmology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Urology and Consumer Health.

* Build strong relationships with international partners, distributors and external stakeholders.

* Contribute to licensing opportunities, partnerships, due diligence processes and portfolio evaluation initiatives.

* Drive scientific excellence and ensure Medical Affairs becomes a key contributor to business decision-making.

* Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams covering Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance and Scientific Training.

* Establish new processes, governance models and ways of working that support organizational effectiveness and future growth.

* Actively contribute to innovation initiatives and future business opportunities.

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This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is motivated by building, influencing and transforming rather than simply maintaining established structures.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.