Head of Medical Affairs

About the Job

Join Excelya, where Audacity, Care, and Energy define who we are and how we work. As the Head of Medical Affairs, you will lead our efforts in shaping the medical strategy and direction for our product portfolio, ensuring that our initiatives align with our mission of advancing patient care through innovative solutions.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of science and business, leading a dedicated team while collaborating cross-functionally to achieve our goals.

Main Responsibilities

Medical & Scientific Leadership

• Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the company’s medical devices and ensure continuous scientific monitoring of industry advancements and clinical practices
• Define product scientific strategies and coordinate their implementation
• Identify, engage, and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) through advisory boards, publications, collaborative projects, and scientific communications
• Provide non-promotional medical support to commercial teams, including responses to complex scientific or medical inquiries
• Collaborate with internal teams and KOLs to develop high-value scientific content aligned with product strategy and regulatory requirements (scientific materials, presentations, sales support tools, publications, newsletters, etc.)

Educationnal Leadership and Internal Support

• Design, together with internal and external experts, tailored educational programs for different target audiences:
• Internal teams (Marketing, Sales, R&D, Clinical, Regulatory) to ensure strong product knowledge, differentiation, and clinical translation of product benefits
• External stakeholders (surgeons, distributors) to ensure safe and effective product use
• Oversee and plan the daily activities of the training center
• Work closely with the Communication team to promote training programs effectively

Medical Governance and Compliance

• Contribute to the development of internal Medical Affairs processes (scientific content validation, publication management, congress support)
• Ensure compliance of medical content and initiatives with applicable regulations and ethical codes (e.g., DMOS, transparency rules)
• Support the implementation of dashboards and KPIs to measure the scientific impact of Medical Affairs initiatives

About You

At Excelya, taking audacious steps is encouraged, so we're looking for individuals who are ready to grow with us and share our values.

• Education: Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience: Significant experience in Medical Affairs, with a proven track record in leadership roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Skills: Strong strategic thinking and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with medical experts (KOLs, surgeons) and produce high-value scientific content
• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of ICH-GCP regulations, healthcare professional interactions, and industry practices.
• Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to articulate complex scientific concepts clearly.
• Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Proactive Approach: Results-oriented, with a commitment to ethical standards and compliance.

Why Join Us?

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

Here's what makes us unique

We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe's leading mid-size CRO with the best employee experience. Our one-stop provider service model—offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting—enables you to evolve through diverse projects. Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.

Excelling with care means benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission