Together for the Rare… One breakthrough at a time…
This communication regarding the Associate Medical Director vacancy is as unique as the rare diseases we aim to impact – just as we’re seeking groundbreaking solutions for patients with rare conditions, we’re looking for that exceptional candidate – the rare unicorn – who brings both expertise and passion for innovation.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and thrive in pioneering science and biotech, you may be exactly who we’re searching for …
This role anchors our clients' scientific leadership and evidence generation, ensuring patient‑centric, compliant, and data‑driven medical strategy across the product lifecycle - from launch planning to post‑marketing optimization - collaboration with cross‑functional R&D, Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, Quality and Safety teams.
How does your day looks like?
* Medical Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute brand medical plans, aligning scientific priorities to disease area strategy and lifecycle objectives.
* Evidence Generation: Lead or support ISR, RWE, registries, and post‑authorization studies; guide publication strategy and congress planning.
* Scientific External Engagement
* Launch Excellence: Drive pre‑ and post‑launch activities, including data dissemination, medical training, FAQs, and response documents for rare disease audiences.
* Data Communications: Ensure high‑quality, compliant publications, field medical materials, and scientific narratives; support medical review of promotional and non‑promotional content.
* Insights & Governance: Capture medical insights to inform clinical development and strategy
* Cross‑Functional Partnership
* People Management
If our customer could dream, you present ...
* Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD, ...);
* Medical Affairs experience in rare diseases, immunology/nephrology/neurology/haematology, or related areas; track record in KOL engagement, evidence generation, and launch support.
* Clinical development knowledge: Solid understanding of clinical trials, registries, and post‑authorization evidence generation.
* Regulatory and ethics awareness: Strong knowledge of local pharmaceutical regulations and associated ethical standards; committed to compliant medical practice.
* Solution‑oriented mindset: Able to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes in a complex, matrixed environment.
* Analytical strength: Excellent ability to interpret and synthesize medical, scientific, and technical data to inform strategy and decisions.
* Leadership: Proven ability to motivate and align cross‑functional stakeholders.
* Fluency in Dutch French and English
If you’re passionate about science and want to shape the future of rare disease treatment, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Katrien Lefevere - Managing Consultant – on her mobile +32 473 512 891 or send your detailed resume to klefevere@embark.be