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.
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.
Medical Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute brand medical plans, aligning scientific priorities to disease area strategy and lifecycle objectives.
guide publication strategy and congress planning.
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
People Management
Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD, ...);
Medical Affairs experience in rare diseases, immunology/nephrology/neurology/haematology, or related areas; Solid understanding of clinical trials, registries, and post‑authorization evidence generation.
Strong knowledge of local pharmaceutical regulations and associated ethical standards; committed to compliant medical practice.
Excellent ability to interpret and synthesize medical, scientific, and technical data to inform strategy and decisions.
Fluency in Dutch French and English
Contact Katrien Lefevere - Managing Consultant – on her mobile +32 473 512 891 or send your detailed resume to klefevere@embark.