Medical Affairs Lead Immunology

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About Immunology

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases. 

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Medical Affairs Lead Immunology to be based in Zug, Switzerland.

The Medical Affairs Lead (MAF lead)reports to the Director of Medical Affairs and supervises several roles including (Senior) Medical Advisors, Medical Scientific Liaisons (MSLs), and Medical Affairs Managers. The MAF Lead plays a crucial role in shaping the medical strategy and ensuring effective execution, in alignment with business objectives. The position demands a combination of strategic thinking, leadership, and deep industry knowledge to drive success in medical affairs.

The MAF Lead is a leading contributor to the Country Value Team (CVT) and offers medical expertise both internally and externally, as well as portfolio management and development of long-term strategies in collaboration with the EMEA Functional Network.​ Other responsibilities include

​leading the development of the Medical Affairs (MAF) plan in alignment with the EMEA/IBVT medical strategy and managing the related budget and supervising the MSL tactical plans. He/She provides thought leadership, subject matter and medical expertise across the organization as well as in external forum

An important aspect of the role is the leadership of the medical team including coordinating and developing talent within the team.

The role requires a blend of personal and professional proficiency:

• Personal

  • Strong leadership and business sense 

  • Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills 

  • High learning agility and a positive demeanor 

• Professional

  • A minimum of 8-10 years of proven experience across multiple fields 

  • A medical, pharmacy or scientific degree, preferably a PhD 

  • Deep knowledge of the therapeutic area and the industry.

  • Proficiency in German and English, with French as an advantage 

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