In this role, you will lead and shape the medical strategy for hemophilia in Switzerland, ensuring strong scientific engagement and high-quality medical activities. You will act as a key medical partner for internal teams and external stakeholders, translating science into value for patients. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on medical affairs execution.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Place of Work: Basel / Remote possibilities within Switzerland

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement the country-level medical strategy for hemophilia in alignment with regional and global objectives

  • Recruit, develop and manage medical affairs team members within Switzerland

  • Establish and maintain strong, peer-to-peer scientific relationships with KOLs, medical experts and other key stakeholders

  • Drive scientific exchange through medical education initiatives, presentations, publications and advisory boards

  • Deliver high-quality medical and scientific communication internally and externally

  • Support cross-functional teams including clinical, regulatory, market access and commercial with scientific expertise

  • Provide medical input into local tactics and contribute to regional or global planning where relevant

  • Ensure medical governance, pharmacovigilance, medical information and compliance responsibilities are fulfilled

  • Represent medical affairs at national and international congresses, symposia and scientific meetings

  • Coordinate medical information requests in collaboration with global functions

  • Provide medical insights for business development and due diligence activities

  • Maintain close interaction with scientific societies, healthcare authorities, hospitals, patient organizations and NGOs

  • Advise leadership on medical topics and associated regulatory or legal considerations

  • Monitor scientific developments, guidelines and industry trends within hemophilia

  • Oversee clinical studies and post-approval activities, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance

  • Act as patient support program owner if applicable

Candidate Profile

  • University degree in medicine, life sciences or a related discipline meeting Swiss requirements

  • Several years of experience within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry

  • Solid background in medical affairs, clinical science or related medical functions

  • Experience in hematology or rare diseases strongly preferred

  • Proven exposure to pre-launch and launch activities, strategy development and execution

  • Experience working within an international organization

  • Strong understanding of the Swiss healthcare system, regulatory environment and decision-making processes

  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with KOLs and healthcare authorities

  • Knowledge of pricing, access and health economics considered an advantage

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Fluency in German and English, French is an asset

 

 

 

 

Job ID 18579