Job Description Title: (Senior) Medical Director, Spain
Department: Global Medical Affairs
Company Overview:
Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Our lead therapy has received accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (stages F2 to F3). Additionally, we are conducting a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of NASH with compensated cirrhosis.
Summary of the position:
* The Medical Director is the Senior Medical Leader for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals in Spain, overseeing all aspects of the Medical Affairs and acting as the primary contact for Medical Affairs in the country.
* Key responsibilities include developing and executing the Medical Affairs strategy tailored for Spain, ensuring a compliant and high-performing Medical Affairs organization and successful launch
* The role involves representing local needs and opportunities within regional and global contexts, serving on Spain's Leadership Team, and representing Madrigal Pharmaceuticals in external engagements requiring the presence of the Spain’s Senior Medical Leader.
* Contributing Member of the European Global Medical Affairs Team.
Position Responsibilities:
* Develops and Executes Medical Affairs Strategy:
* Strategically develops and executes Medical Affairs (MA) plans, ensuring alignment with local needs and global strategies.
* Delivers tactical plans for company’s therapeutic area, adhering to regulatory requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Engages with Key External Stakeholders:
* Act as the primary external interface with stakeholders including insurers, government leaders, professional societies, and medical-scientific institutions.
* Leads and executes medical research and implementation strategies for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals' products.
* Ensures engagement with the medical community through scientific advisory boards, stakeholder engagements, webinars, and presentations.
* Collaborates Across Functions:
* Partners with Global Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Commercial teams to engage payers, policymakers, and decision-makers in support of Madrigal's products.
* Builds and maintains relationships with scientific leaders relevant to current and future needs.
* Gathers local insights from healthcare providers (HCPs) and patients to inform regional and global strategies.
* Oversight and Management:
* Provides oversight to Spain’s Medical Team (Medical Science Liaisons/Medical Advisors), ensuring robust and compliant activities supporting scientific exchange.
* Manages Compassionate Use Requests, patient access programs, and similar initiatives.
* Leads submissions and oversees Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) in collaboration with global MA and other relevant teams.
* Medical Expertise and Leadership:
* Provides medical expertise to commercial product teams to enhance scientific and medical value.
* Contributes to outcomes research, health economics engagements, and epidemiologic studies with national payers and regulatory agencies.
* Talent Development:
* Proactively manages and develops talent within the Medical Affairs organization.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Minimum:
* M.D., PhD, Pharm D or equivalent degree
* A minimum of 5-10 years of global biopharmaceutical industry experience in clinical development and/or medical affairs with demonstrated track record of success.
* A minimum of 3-5 years of people-management experience in pharmaceutical industry.
* Demonstrated organizational skills, including ability to set goals and align priorities.
* Deep experience in the applicable therapeutic area (e.g., metabolic diseases, diabetes, obesity)
* Budget management experience
* Preferred:
* Additional advanced degrees, entry on a specialist register (pharmaceutical medicine or a relevant clinical specialty) and a current ‘license to practice’ are a strong plus.
* Specialty clinical training (i.e., a residency +/- fellowship)
* Over 10 years of experience in medical affairs
Madrigal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or disabled status, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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