Job Description
The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) EEMEA GU is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for GU Therapy Areas (TA) in the countries of EEMEA region. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams including regional Commercial Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE) Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D) GMSA).
Responsibilities and Primary Activities:
Guides country R&D GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for GU TA
Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices
Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform
Partners with regional Commercial regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE) regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans
Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region
Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees payers public groups government officials medical societies) from their region
Supports as regional TA expert affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders
Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Companys questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forums
Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings
Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols
Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)
Manages regional programs (patient support educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Companys medicines
Required Qualifications Skills & Experience:
Minimum:
MD PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) and recognized medical expertise in Oncology TA
Five years experience in Medical Affairs role in country or region
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
Able to effectively collaborate with cross-functionalpartners across divisions in a matrix environment
Excellent interpersonal analytical communication (written as well as oral) skills in addition to results-oriented project management skills
Preferred:
GU TA experience
Scientific leadership and other key stakeholder management experience(payers public groups government officials medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area
Location
The position can be based at any of our offices in EEMEA region. Please note that relocation and visa support are not offered.
Required Skills:
Cross-Functional Collaboration Interventional Oncology Medical Affairs Oncology Scientific Leadership Urologic OncologyPreferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
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03/14/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
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Director
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