About this role
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and scientifically driven Global Medical Advisor (Rheumatology/Dermatology) to join our Global Medical Affairs team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and executing global medical strategies, ensuring scientific excellence and supporting both internal and external stakeholders with high-quality medical insights. You will act as a trusted medical expert, contributing to evidence generation, scientific exchange and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring the highest standards of medical accuracy, compliance and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
• Contribute to the development and execution of global medical strategies and tactical plans in Rheumatology/ Dermatology
• Translate strategy into actionable medical initiatives aligned with global priorities
• Build and maintain deep scientific and clinical expertise in the therapeutic area
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key external experts (KOLs) and scientific societies
• Provide timely, accurate responses to medical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Support evidence generation activities (e.g., ISS, RWE, publications) in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Conduct medical assessments of pipeline and business development opportunities, partnering closely with Business & Portfolio Development
• Plan and lead global advisory boards and expert meetings
• Plan and deliver scientific exchange at international congresses (e.g., symposia, presentations)
• Ensure medical communications and materials are compliant with regulatory and company standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Management, Market Access, Clinical Development and Regulatory teams
Your Profile
• At least 2 years experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development or a related scientific role within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent strongly preferred)
• Strong scientific, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proven ability to translate science into impactful medical strategy and communication
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills in an international environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix organization
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to relocate to Hamburg/Wedel
Our employees are our greatest asset. And to show our appreciation, we offer attractive benefits:
• Your work-life balance is important to us. We offer flexible working hours with the option of working a proportion of those hours remotely, 30 annual vacation days and an excellent cafeteria
• Attractive salaries and success-based bonuses for all medac employees
• Individual training opportunities: Our medac academy offers a wide range of programmes including leadership training, coaching essentials and language classes
• A funded pension scheme and other social benefits
• We care for our employees beyond the workplace and provide advice on caring for elderly relatives as well as offering counselling
• We promote sports and activities to improve our employees’ health