Associate Director Medical Affairs EMEA

Establish Rare Disease Innovations Across Europe

Specialty | KOL Engagement | Switzerland| ~30% Travel

Are you a Medical Affairs professional with a passion for neurology and rare diseases? Our client—a global leader with a flourishing specialty division—is seeking an Associate Director Medical Affairs to expand their successful neurology portfolio across Europe. Join a dynamic, close-knit team and support additional clinical studies for future indications. If you thrive on building from the ground up, collaborating with key opinion leaders, and shaping medical strategies in multiple European markets, this role is for you!

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Medical Leadership: Shape and execute regional Medical Affairs plans, working closely with cross-functional teams to support commercial launches, oversee clinical & regulatory updates, and coordinate KOL engagement in main European markets.
• KOL & Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with rare disease experts, ensuring knowledge exchange and relationship building for product utilization and future indications.
• Market Expansion & Travel: Allocate about 30% travel to attend major conferences and collaborate with local teams—critical for strengthening the product’s footprint in key European markets.
• Team & Process Building: Work alongside an existing neurology team, managing day-to-day Medical Affairs responsibilities and supporting the newly created position’s role in streamlining operations.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Embrace the mindset of a large parent organization while spearheading a growing specialty division, demonstrating agility and patience amid shifting corporate priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• Medical Affairs Expertise: Significant experience in Medical Affairs (regional or local), ideally within pharmaceutical or biotech environments. Direct neurology experience is not mandatory; backgrounds in oncology, hematology, or other specialized fields are welcome.
• Rare Disease Passion: Keen interest in rare diseases and clinical innovation.
• Collaborative Mindset: Skilled at cross-functional teamwork, from commercial and marketing to regulatory and R&D.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel ~30% across Europe to attend conferences, local market visits, and strategic meetings.
• Language & Soft Skills: Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential; additional European languages a plus. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational capabilities are a must.

If you’re excited to drive rare disease innovations, engage with KOLs across Europe, and build a thriving neurology portfolio, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become a key catalyst in shaping the future of Medical Affairs.