Global Medical Advisor Rheumatology/Dermatology (all genders)

Job description

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically driven Global Medical Advisor (Rheumatology/Dermatology) to join our Global Medical Affairs team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and executing global medical strategies, ensuring scientific excellence and supporting both internal and external stakeholders with high-quality medical insights. You will act as a trusted medical expert, contributing to evidence generation, scientific exchange and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring the highest standards of medical accuracy, compliance and integrity. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the development and execution of global medical strategies and tactical plans in Rheumatology/ Dermatology Translate strategy into actionable medical initiatives aligned with global priorities Build and maintain deep scientific and clinical expertise in the therapeutic area Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external experts (KOLs) and scientific societies Provide timely, accurate responses to medical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders Support evidence generation activities (e.g., ISS, RWE, publications) in collaboration with cross-functional teams Conduct medical assessments of pipeline and business development opportunities, partnering closely with Business & Portfolio Development Plan and lead global advisory boards and expert meetings Plan and deliver scientific exchange at international congresses (e.g., symposia, presentations) Ensure medical communications and materials are compliant with regulatory and company standards Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Management, Market Access, Clinical Development and Regulatory teams Your Profile Experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development or a related scientific role within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent strongly preferred) Strong scientific, analytical and strategic thinking skills Proven ability to translate science into impactful medical strategy and communication Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills Strong communication and presentation skills in an international environment Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix organization Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage Willingness to relocate to Hamburg/Wedel Our employees are our greatest asset. And to show our appreciation, we offer attractive benefits: Your work-life balance is important to us. We offer flexible working hours with the option of working a proportion of those hours remotely, 30 annual vacation days and an excellent cafeteria Attractive salaries and success-based bonuses for all medac employees Individual training opportunities: Our medac academy offers a wide range of programmes including leadership training, coaching essentials and language classes A funded pension scheme and other social benefits We care for our employees beyond the workplace and provide advice on caring for elderly relatives as well as offering counselling We promote sports and activities to improve our employees’ health