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Medical Director - DACH region - Rare Diseases

This is an exciting newly created position as part of an EU team build, and represents a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in bringing a life-changing treatment for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (and other rare diseases) to market in the DACH region, working within a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are an MD with experience in and passion for medical affairs and rare diseases, we encourage you to apply.

IQVIA is seeking a highly skilled and motivated DACH Medical Director to lead the pre-launch medical engagement activities for a groundbreaking treatment in Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), with a particular focus on the German market.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the regional medical affairs plan, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Medical Affairs to ensure the successful delivery of pre-launch and launch activities, including scientific interactions, real-world evidence programs, and medical strategy development.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement the local DACH medical affairs plan with a primary focus on pre-launch activities for OI.
• Refine and execute the mapping of OI treatment centers, identifying key hubs and spokes, and collaborating with the Country Patient Access Lead to gather detailed insights into patient numbers, treatment pathways, and the overall OI landscape.
• Conduct field scientific interactions with healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the DACH region, ensuring compliance with local regulations and guidelines.
• Support the SATURN Real World Evidence (RWE) Program in the DACH region, in alignment with global medical strategies.
• Attend local OI scientific meetings, engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and HCPs, and seek opportunities to present relevant scientific publications in line with the broader scientific communications strategy.
• Participate in German Early Scientific Advice meetings, collaborating with local teams to prepare materials and present the medical strategy.
• Work closely with the DACH Patient Access Lead to engage KOLs in dossier strategy development and support key stages of the reimbursement process, including hearing preparations.
• Contribute to the DACH-specific Patient Access Strategy Plan, ensuring alignment between medical and patient access teams for the successful launch of the OI treatment.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https : / / jobs.iqvia.com