Corporate Medical Head – In-Market Portfolio

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: Hybrid

Grupo Ferrer Internacional

At Ferrer we use business to fight for social justice. We have long been a company that looks to do things differently; instead of maximizing shareholder returns, we reinvest much of our profit in initiatives that give back to society. Back where it belongs. We go beyond compliance and are guided by the highest standards of sustainability, ethics and integrity. As such, since 2022, we are a B Corp.

Founded in Barcelona in 1959, Ferrer offers transformative solutions for life-threatening diseases in more than one hundred countries. In line with our purpose, we have an increasing focus on pulmonary vascular and interstitial lung diseases and rare neurological disorders. Our 1,800-strong team is driven by a clear conviction: our business is not an end in itself, but a way to change lives.

We are Ferrer. Ferrer for good.

Job description

Mission

Lead the Medical Affairs strategy for the Current Business portfolio, ensuring scientific excellence, strategic alignment and effective coordination across international affiliates.

The role will focus on maximizing the value and long-term sustainability of an established pharmaceutical portfolio, combining strong medical expertise with a business-oriented mindset and a deep understanding of local market needs.

Main Responsibilities

Define and implement the Medical Affairs strategy for the Current Business portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities and corporate objectives.
Lead and coordinate Medical Affairs activities across international affiliates, particularly in Latin America and European markets.
Work closely with local Medical Heads and teams to ensure consistent medical strategies while adapting to country-specific needs and market dynamics.
Provide strategic medical support to the lifecycle management and long-term sustainability of established pharmaceutical products.
Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Market Access and other key functions to support business objectives while ensuring scientific integrity and compliance.
Identify medical opportunities and challenges across markets, providing strategic recommendations to support business decisions.
Oversee medical communication, scientific engagement and educational initiatives aligned with portfolio and affiliate priorities.
Lead, support and develop Medical Affairs teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and effective resource management.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and scientific organizations.
Ensure that all Medical Affairs activities comply with applicable regulations, ethical standards and company policies.

Why Ferrer?

Make a positive impact in society
Participate in volunteering activities
Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
Customize your remuneration and benefit

Requirements

What you’ll need to succeed

You will rock at this company if you are a person with empathy, humility, curiosity and optimism.

You will rock at this role if you match with:

University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Life Sciences. An advanced scientific qualification will be valued.
Solid experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally including leadership responsibilities at affiliate, regional or cluster level.
Proven experience defining and implementing medical strategies for established pharmaceutical products, preferably within primary care or non-hospital portfolios.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical business dynamics, product lifecycle management and the contribution of Medical Affairs to business performance.
Experience coordinating international affiliates and working across different markets and cultures. Exposure to Latin American markets will be highly valued.
Previous experience leading and developing teams, including the ability to influence and coordinate stakeholders in matrix organizations.
Ability to combine scientific expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.
Fluency in Spanish and English.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and business orientation.
Collaborative and influential leadership.
Strong communication and stakeholder management.
Cultural awareness and adaptability.
Pragmatic decision-making and results orientation.

If this great challenge matches your profile, then we are waiting for you!

At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience.

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: Hybrid

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