Head of Medical Excellence - International - Mid-Sized Pharma

We are currently supporting a rapidly growing mid-sized biopharmaceutical organization in the rare disease space in their search for a Head of Medical Excellence for the Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, and Japan. This dynamic and expansive region spans 10 affiliates and 6 partner markets, from the Sea of Japan to the Adriatic Sea.

This is a unique opportunity to lead medical excellence activities across diverse geographies and therapy areas, enhancing the delivery of high-quality, compliant medical projects while engaging with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and harmonisation of medical processes and standards across therapy areas to ensure high-quality execution and alignment with global strategy.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for country-level Medical Directors and Managers as well as for global medical stakeholders.

• Act as the regional expert on medical compliance, managed access programs, and investigator-sponsored studies.

• Support and guide partner market medical teams and global medical affairs counterparts.

• Drive monthly and quarterly Medical Dashboard execution and leadership.

• Oversee personnel planning, job description development, competency training, and hiring for key medical roles across Centra/ Eastern Europe, Russia, Japan+ countries.

• Lead and manage a team of Medical Program and Engagement Managers.

• Chair the Core Medical Team within the region.

Candidate Profile

You are a proactive and seasoned Medical Affairs professional with a strong strategic mindset and excellent leadership abilities. Your strengths include scientific communication, cross-functional project management, and stakeholder engagement at both local and global levels.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life sciences

• Background in haematology or immunology preferred.

• Strong understanding of working with local affiliates to streamline launch activities.

• Minimum 8 years experience across Medical/ Commercial Affairs.

• Previous experience as a Medical Director or Head of Medical Excellence is highly desirable.

• Proven project leadership, team management, and budget oversight skills.

• Strong understanding of pre and post launch strategy.

• Excellent proficiency in English (written and spoken).

• Willingness to travel internationally (~30%).