Short Intro and About the Job
As the Medical Affairs Manager Metabolics & Epilepsy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial strategy and implementing local medical strategies.
Key Responsibilities
1. Networking & Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals (HCPs)
Organize and support KOL and HCP events such as advisory boards and workshops
Represent Danone at national and international symposia (e.g., ESPGHAN, Nutrition & Growth)
Maintain connections with local paediatric associations and networks
Serve as the medical point of contact for the local solutions community
2. Medical & Scientific Leadership
Act as a content-driven partner for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure medical substantiation of commercial propositions
Translate scientific insights into practical applications
Coordinate local clinical studies to support our value proposition
Gather field insights and identify growth opportunities for the Metabolics & Epilepsy portfolio
3. Education & Training
Train internal teams on medical topics, clinical practices, and product positioning
Develop educational materials for the Benelux region
Communicate scientific evidence internally and externally
Ensure consistent and credible messaging across all channels
4. Budget & Team Collaboration
Manage the local medical budget within cross-functional teams
Collaborate closely with the Belgian solutions and strategy teams
Contribute to a positive team culture and motivation
About You
Master’s or PhD in Life Sciences or Nutrition
1–4 years of experience in Medical Affairs (healthcare, nutrition, science, or pharmaceutical industry)
Fluent in Dutch, French, and English
Strong team player with commercial acumen
Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with HCP
Project management skills and perseverance
About Us, We offer and What's next
Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.
We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider allapplicants for employment* fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.
Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
We Offer
Our core values - Humanism, Openness, Proximity and Enthusiasm embody the way we aspire to behave in everything we do. If you are an energetic person who believes in these principles, then Danone is the right company for you! Join our dynamic team and help us make our vision a reality by playing a key role in the performance of Danone and all its brands.
What’s next?
Hit the “apply now” button now. You have until December 15th to apply. To comply with GDPR regulations, we cannot process your personal data without giving consent. Therefore, we strongly recommend applying directly via our career website.
* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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