Our client is an innovative and advancing US HQ rare disease biotechnology company, specialising in pioneering developments focussed on Oncology and relative Neuro-Oncology conditions with high unmet need (Both adult and paediatric rare conditions).
Following a recent breakthrough FDA approval for the treatment of adults in a relative rare Oncology condition, they are now advancing the next phase of the company build for the European market, with initial focus on the primary EU4 countries – Germany, France, Spain and Italy.
As part of this build, they now seek an accomplished and experienced Medical Director for Europe, to be based in Switzerland and located within travel distance of a small office operation located in Zug.
The Medical Director, Europe will work as part of a new and collaborative growth group, with key oversight and input of medical strategy, working closely with their direct report, the Head of Medical Affairs Europe, who is also based in Switzerland.
The key operation goals at outset are the focus on the next build to launch for a further innovative rare disease development in the Oncology and Neuro-Oncology therapy field.
You will be part of an exciting and innovative Biotech organisation that is now accelerating its footprint from the ground up in Europe and building a key group for the primary EU4 countries, Including – Medical Affairs, Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Market Access and Regulatory.
This position will require an experienced MD who has a proven portfolio of builds to launch in Europe within smaller developing Biotech or innovative areas of research with a rare disease focus, and ideally for the therapeutic areas of either – Oncology, Neuro-Oncology or Neurology/CNS.
The position will require you to be accessible to the Zug office operation – Ideally for at least 2 days weekly.
Highly beneficial market exposure and ideally sought includes: Having worked on ‘first to market’ rare disease indications and relative Medical Affairs, pricing structures and commercial strategies in Germany, in addition to oversight of build platforms for Medical Affairs across other European markets.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
* Swiss national (Or) Swiss residency permit (Or eligibility) required
* Location – Zug or surrounding cantons within a reasonable commute distance for office days
* Advanced scientific degree required - MD, PhD or PharmD
* Direct experience industry relative in either: Oncology, Neuro-Oncology or Neurology/CNS
* Experience in upscale, pre-launch builds and commercialisation of – Rare Disease portfolio’s
* Direct industry experience – Circa 8+ Years, including 4+ years at a Director level, working at both Country level and above country wider EU exposure
* Experience working in developing and innovative growth organisations ideally sought, combined with abilities to be flexible, and work in an adaptable manner in a growing organisation, with a strong collaborative and team ethic approach to getting things done
* Ability to travel as required, both locally, across the wider EU region or global
* Languages – English and German (Advantageous)
A competitive salary and package will be on offer.
Further details will be available on application, should your skills align and present potential interest to our client.
To Apply
In the first instance please send your CV and any relevant support details for consideration to: simon.felton@morganprestwich.com
Please Note: If your profile and experience align to the key criteria required for this position, you should receive direct notification of this within 7 business working days from the date of application. If you do not receive a response within this timeframe, please assume that the application was not successful on this occasion or may still be under review. Thank you.
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Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research and Science
* Industries
* Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research
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