Winid is a talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.

Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations. We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.

About the client:

It is a leading European pharmaceutical company dedicated to enhancing brain health and improving the quality of life for patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions. With a deep focus on innovation, they provide tailored treatments and groundbreaking solutions through a unique portfolio of high-quality branded and generic medicines.

Operating in over 20 countries, the company partners with healthcare professionals and leverages cutting-edge research to address unmet medical needs in neurology and beyond. Driven by a passion for excellence, they empower individuals and communities to live healthier, fuller lives.

Your mission:

• Provide direct support to the product and pipeline engine, including R&D, Business Development (BD) & Innovation, and M&A functions, to integrate new products into the company’s innovative pipeline.
• Assess and support business development opportunities.
• Deliver launch excellence support for various countries.
• Develop and implement a corporate medical plan, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall strategy.
• Offer technical expertise to brand teams, interpreting data for promotional activities and providing other medical support to maximize the company’s potential.
• Oversee and manage corporate medical products. 

Key Responsibilities:

Launch Excellence:

• Proven track record of providing launch excellence support at the local level, with at least 2 years of local experience.
• Demonstrate seniority to guide and manage affiliates in executing milestones outlined in brand plans.

Business Development/M&A:

• Provide medical and scientific support for BD/M&A projects with short timelines. Minimum 2 years of experience in this area.

Medical Strategy & Operations:

• Develop and implement global medical affairs strategies and tactical plans for corporate products.
• Offer strategic and managerial support to the Corporate Medical Head.
• Analyze and interpret scientific data to identify unmet medical, educational, and research needs within the medical community.
• Provide medical input to develop impactful educational materials, utilizing expertise, customer insights, and launch strategies.
• Foster strong collaboration with country and corporate teams, including sales, marketing, market access, and patient advocacy.

KOL/HCP Engagement:

• Build and maintain external relationships with relevant medical groups and stakeholders.
• Develop KOL mapping and engagement plans, including advisory boards, expert meetings, and editorial project management.

Medical Communication:

• Support multi-/omni-channel medical communication efforts.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information.
• Approve promotional and educational materials.
• Drive publication strategies, including congress abstracts and manuscripts, while engaging with KOLs at a professional level.
• Lead internal and external medical education initiatives, including MSL/medical training and patient education.

Research and Development:

• Collaborate with R&D and clinical teams to optimize educational and research support for trial sites and investigators.
• Contribute to the medical evaluation of products and new opportunities.
• Identify and implement impactful research projects, including real-world evidence studies and patient-reported outcomes.

Regulatory Affairs:

• Partner with Regulatory Affairs teams as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field (Pharmacy, Biology, Medicine) or equivalent medical qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Medical Affairs Advisor in neurology, psychiatry, or orphan diseases. Regional or global experience is a plus.
• Proven experience in launch excellence at the local level, with at least 2 years of familiarity with EU market access landscapes.
• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of commercial needs.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and project management skills, with adaptability, resilience, and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage affiliates to meet agreed milestones and excellent external stakeholder management skills.
• Availability to travel up to 40%.
• Proficiency in English and either Spanish or German.