Medical Director-EU (Switzerland)

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To build a viable, long-lasting health care organization that assumes full responsibility for designing, developing, trial execution and enrollment, regulatory submission and approval, as well as successful commercialization of patient, physician, caregiver, and societal-friendly medicinal therapy intended to improve quality of life, increase potential duration of life, and resolve serious medical healthcare needs. We accomplish this by building a team of world-class professional scientists and business administrators that apply their experience and knowledge to this mission.

Overview of Role:

The Medical Director, Europe, is a highly motivated and experienced scientific expert specializing in Immuno-Oncology. Reporting to the Head of Global Medical Affairs, the Director will oversee the Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) team in Europe. Key responsibilities include engaging in meaningful peer-to-peer scientific dialogue with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), payers, investigators, and other healthcare providers within the European healthcare system. The Director will develop both country-specific and regional medical affairs strategies to support the clinical development program and product lifecycle from Phase III through pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities. This remote, regional role anticipates that the Director will spend 70% of their time in the field, interacting with external stakeholders, overseeing the MSLs, and maintaining a high level of therapeutic expertise.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute medical strategies for clinical studies success and product prelaunch across European markets, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company objectives.
• Manage the MSL team and oversee their strategic territory planning, including KOL, HCP, and Investigator engagement plans.
• Directly and via the MSLs Identify, gain access to, and develop professional, customer-centric relationships with European experts in Immuno-Oncology.
• Lead and participate in educational programs, symposiums, and advisory boards to communicate scientific insights and support product positioning.
• Ensure all medical activities align with regional regulations and ethical standards.
• Participate, monitor, and provide scientific insights relevant to Summit.
• Create, maintain, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and execute activities designed to support and meet shared scientific or business objectives.
• Initiate and oversee all medical affairs activities in Europe (e.g., advisory boards, Masterclasses, Round-tables, congress engagement).
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Doctoral degree in health sciences from an accredited university (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
• Lung Cancer clinical experience within the last 5 years is highly desired.
• A minimum of 10+ years of clinical, scientific, research, or industry-related experience required.
• Experience as a Medical Science Liaison or equivalent field role is required.
• Previous pharmaceutical industry experience within a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Proficiency in English is required. Additional European language skills are a plus.
• The Director must possess and demonstrate past achievements in:
• Understanding, analyzing, and communicating complicated scientific concepts and data.
• Building credible relationships with prominent HCPs.
• Independently identifying and translating corporate needs into action plans that achieve objectives.
• Good management skills. Demonstrated ability to guide, support and motivate highly sophisticated employees.
• Self-motivation to achieve and exceed goals.
• Problem-solving and analytic skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently.
• Other essential requirements:
• Meeting healthcare industry representative (HCIR) credentialing requirements to enter facilities and organizations within the assigned territory.
• Willingness to travel 70% of the time.
• Proficiency in using the standard MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel), electronic document management systems, and document review tools.
• Strong computer and database skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively multi-task or adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documents.
• Ability to prioritize conflicting demands.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and collaborative environment.