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Medical Affairs Lead

LocationGermany, Germany
Business SectorMedical Device
Contact email
Job ref27011
Published22 days ago

Medical Affairs Lead

Hybrid or Remote

We are currently partnering with an innovative global healthcare organisation to appoint a Medical Affairs Lead for Germany. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for shaping and driving medical and scientific strategy across a portfolio focused on chronic disease management and patient self-monitoring technologies.

Working closely with cross-functional teams at both local and international level, this individual will play a key role in ensuring scientific excellence, supporting product lifecycle activities, and strengthening engagement with the external medical community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic medical and scientific leadership across Medical Affairs activities, including education programmes, congress symposia, and advisory boards
  • Act as a trusted partner to commercial and cross-functional teams, delivering high-quality scientific guidance and ensuring alignment across functions
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with HCPs, KOLs, scientific societies, and other external stakeholders
  • Develop and implement scientific metrics and insight strategies to assess content effectiveness, identify data gaps, drive data dissemination, and inform broader company strategy
  • Support product lifecycle and launch activities, ensuring scientific accuracy and effective positioning within the therapeutic landscape
  • Contribute to the development of scientific communications, including slide decks, publications, and educational materials
  • Support internal teams (e.g. marketing, labelling and sales functions) with scientific input, including review of materials and engagement with external stakeholders
  • Monitor emerging clinical data, scientific trends, and competitive landscape, translating insights into actionable strategies

Profile & Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences required
  • 10+ years in Medical Affairs within medtech, ideally within chronic disease management, digital health, or patient monitoring technologies
  • Fluent in German and English (mandatory), additional European languages are a plus
  • Strong understanding of healthcare regulations, scientific communications, and medical information standards
  • Proven ability to engage and influence both internal stakeholders and external experts at a senior level
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, with strong cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking capabilities
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, impactful messages
  • Experience supporting product launches and lifecycle management activities is highly desirable