Director Medical Affairs Eu

In order to strengthen our European Medical Affairs team, we are currently recruiting for a

**Director Medical Affairs EU (M/F/x)**:
to be located in any of our European affiliates.

The incumbent is responsible for leading medical affairs activities in the assigned therapeutic areas, including the launch preparation, new product launch and lifecycle management of our portfolio, mostly in rare diseases area, by planning, supporting and driving key medical affairs programmes and activities.

Within the strategic framework of the assigned therapeutic areas of the CSL Behring portfolio and products this individual will provide medical leadership, represent CSL Behring with medical thought-leaders and lead the development and implementation of effective regional medical initiatives, in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The incumbent will thus ensure that CSL Behring is positioned as a scientific leader in the therapeutic areas we work in. The role will take over responsibility of the assigned therapeutic areas and will provide support to the other therapeutic areas on a needs basis.
The incumbent will be proactive in communication to the countries, within the region and to global functions. Represents CSL Behring as a speaker and expert at congresses, round tables and other external venues.

**Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Responsible for leading the medical affairs strategy for assigned portfolio in alignment with overall therapeutic area objectives
- Leads the development and implementation of regional medical initiatives (such as medical education), in line with the global strategy and EU affiliate needs
- Represents Medical Affairs Europe on global teams relevant to the assigned therapeutic areas/franchises (e.g. publication planning meetings, etc.), ensuring needs of the region are appropriately represented through due regional consultation and clear communication on outcomes.
- Leads real world data generation, investigator-initiated studies and research collaborations across EU, liaising with affiliate and global medical colleagues to ensure optimal management of the process for the relevant therapeutic area.
- Establishes and regularly maintains strong peer level professional contacts with medical stakeholders and patient advocacy groups in the region.
- Implements strategy for scientific interactions with the medical community including key opinion leaders and patient advocacy groups
- Evaluates trends and therapeutic opportunities in cooperation with research and regional commercial organizations
- Ensures high level of medical knowledge across Europe, through identifying and subsequently organizing appropriate training within the region.
- Serves as medical partner to marketing, commercial and research project teams, providing input into promotional and educational materials for relevant therapeutic areas
- Provides expert input to and leads preparation of European level communications and materials e.g. value dossiers, scientific publications, Q&A documents, and other relevant communications for the relevant therapeutic areas.
- Supports the work stream for the development and implementation of global medical stakeholder plans with a clear focus on region Europe.
- Provides input into process improvement initiatives.
- Ensures that all EU Medical Affairs activities within the assigned therapeutic area fully comply with all applicable legal and self-regulatory requirements (e.g. EFPIA code). Responsible for following all relevant regional and global SOPs.

**Education**
- Degree in Medicine (MD, MBChB or equivalent)

**Experience**
- 5+ years' pharmaceutical/ biotherapeutics industry experience, or clinical medicine experience in a relevant for CSL Behring therapeutic area
- Prior experience working in a matrix organization desirable

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**About CSL Behring**:
CSL Behring is a global leader in developing and delivering high-quality medicines that treat people with rare and serious diseases. Our treatments offer promise for people in more than 100 countries living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. Learn more about CSL Behring.

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