Global Medical Affairs Strategy & Operations Lead (m/f/d)

With our client, a globally operating pharmaceutical company headquartered in the Frankfurt area, we are seeking an experienced professional to lead Medical Affairs Operations and Excellence at global level.

This position plays a central role in shaping how Global Medical Affairs operates across regions and functions. The focus lies on strengthening operational structures, driving digital transformation and enabling efficient execution of global medical activities.

Working closely with the Head of Global Medical Affairs and senior stakeholders across the organization, you will help advance operational excellence initiatives, implement modern digital tools and ensure that Medical Affairs activities are executed efficiently, consistently and compliantly.

The role combines strategic development with hands on operational leadership and includes responsibility for a small international team.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead and further develop the Medical Affairs Operations and Excellence function within a global Medical Affairs organization

• Manage and develop a team covering Medical Education, Medical Information and Medical Operations

• Drive operational excellence initiatives across global Medical Affairs, focusing on scalable processes and efficient execution

• Lead digital transformation initiatives within Medical Affairs, including the implementation and optimization of digital platforms and tools such as Veeva based solutions

• Advance omnichannel and digital engagement capabilities within Medical Affairs

• Design and establish global frameworks for medical training and capability development

• Strengthen Medical Information services and knowledge management structures

• Ensure compliance, quality standards and audit readiness across global medical operations

• Act as a trusted partner to senior internal stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Marketing and R&D

• Support the continued evolution of the global Medical Affairs organization by identifying opportunities to improve collaboration, processes and systems

Your Profile

• University degree in life sciences, healthcare, pharmacy or a related scientific discipline

• Approximately ten or more years of professional experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry

• Strong background in areas such as Medical Operations, Medical Operational Excellence, Clinical Operations, Medical Education or Medical Information

• Experience driving operational improvements, digital initiatives or system implementations in complex organizational environments

• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for teams or project-based leadership

• Ability to operate confidently in a global stakeholder environment and collaborate with senior internal partners

• Experience working in internationally operating pharmaceutical organizations

• Strong communication skills in English required, German language skills are beneficial

• Willingness to work regularly onsite in the Frankfurt area and travel internationally when required

Our client's offer

• Opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a global Medical Affairs organization

• High visibility within international leadership structures

• Collaborative working environment within a research driven pharmaceutical company

• Hybrid working model

• Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus