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Medical Affairs Head Europe North

Bayer SAS, Reading

Medical Affairs Head Europe North

Salary Not Specified

Bayer SAS, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 26 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 114ae4c7964146278c719aa3d89cb037

Full Job Description

  • Role model VACC leadership for the medical team across the EU-Ncluster, by leading, developing, empowering and coaching the Medical team in EU-N to ensure consumer centricity, operational excellence, technical competence and capability development.
  • Actively support the local implementation of regional/divisional medical strategies & activities (incl. medical governance), tailored to the specific local/cluster needs, by promoting cross-functional support between medical affairs and marketing-sales-trade marketing departments.
  • Provides scientific leadership to the business in a timely, proactive and systematic manner to further enable them to perform scientific marketing and fully exploit the business potential of our major brands.
  • Contribute to the business growth and sustainability by managing medical activities across EU-N and ensuring the right medical resources is available to deliver business outcomes and overall cluster and regional strategy (this includes life-cycle management as well as new product development-related activities).
  • Externally focused by developing and strengthening strategic and scientific relationships with selected Thought Leaders, societies and associations who can provide outside scientific assessment, assistance and support aligned with the respective brand/category goals and priorities.
  • Disseminates balanced, substantiated and relevant information about CH products to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Identifies the opportunities and threads in the external environment and proactively utilizes insights.
  • Provides expert guidance and leadership on a variety of topics including; controversial issues related to the competitor's promotional activities, approval of advertising copy/promotional copy in accordance with the respective legislation.
  • Accountable for medical governance and medical information topics in UK-IE.

    Education: scientific degree in pharmacy, medicines or life science (i.e. PhD, PharmD etc.) or equivalent
  • Experience: Proven track record and significant experience in Life Science / Consumer Health Medical Affairs or related positions
  • Knowledge in medicinal products, medical devices, cosmetics and food supplement regulation is essential.
  • Experience in working cross-functionally and with teams across countries
  • Strong leadership capability, underpinned by a coaching and empowerment approach
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a medical capacity enabling business objectives while ensuring appropriate governance
  • Competencies: Strategic Thinking, Consumer & Customer Focus, Business Acumen, Actively Participate, Team Player, Taking Risks-Building Contingencies, People Leadership Communication Skills: able to explain complex scientific topics in an understandable way and clearly associate with business case, Be You at Bayer where you have the opportunity to be part of a culture influencing Health for all and Hunger for none.

    "At Bayer, sustainability is ingrained in our mission 'Health for all, hunger for none', driving our commitment to healthcare and agricultural innovation. We prioritise reducing our environmental footprint, enhancing our social impact, and ensuring sustainable business practices. As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to contribute to various initiatives such as achieving climate neutrality across our facilities by 2030, to improving access to healthcare and nutrition to 100 million underserved people worldwide by 2030. Join us and be part of a culture that values innovation and empowers change, as we strive to shape a healthier, more sustainable, and inclusive world."

    Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual bonus. Individual bonus can also be granted for top performance awards.
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance
  • Wellness programs and support
  • Employee discount scheme
  • State of the art offices
  • International career possibilities
  • Flexible and and Hybrid working
  • Help with home office equipment
  • Volunteering days
  • Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities
  • We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment
    • The best possible work-life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support flexible hybrid working model.

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