Regional Director, Medical Affairs (EEMEA) - GU

Job Description

The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) EEMEA GU is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for GU Therapy Areas (TA) in the countries of EEMEA region. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D) GMSA). 

Responsibilities and Primary Activities:

• Guides country R&D GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for GU TA

• Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices

• Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform

• Partners with regional Commercial, regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans

• Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region

• Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their region

• Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders

• Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company’s questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forums

• Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings

• Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols

• Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)

• Manages regional programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company’s medicines

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Minimum:

• MD, PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) and recognized medical expertise in Oncology TA

• Five years’ experience in Medical Affairs role in country or region

• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills

• Able to effectively collaborate with cross-functional partners across divisions in a matrix environment

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skills

Preferred:

• GU TA experience

• Scientific leadership and other key stakeholder  management experience (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area

Location

• The position can be based at any of our offices in EEMEA region. Please note that relocation and visa support are not offered.

Required Skills:

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Interventional Oncology, Medical Affairs, Oncology, Scientific Leadership, Urologic Oncology

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

03/14/2026

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