Medical Lead

Celltrion is a fast growing biopharmaceutical company known for its pioneering work in the development of biosimilars, biologics and innovative treatments. We are committed to delivering affordable, high-quality medicines and driving medical innovation. Biosimilars not only contribute to reducing the health-care cost of the government but also have in certain cases improved properties. Thanks to competent employees like you, Celltrion Healthcare will take a leap forward to become a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

JOB'S DESCRIPTION:

As the Medical Lead, you will be responsible for leading the Medical Affairs function across Belgium and Luxembourg. You will provide strategic direction, ensure scientific and regulatory compliance, and oversee the execution of medical activities across multiple therapeutic areas, including IBD, rheumatology, dermatology, and allergy. You will manage a team of Medical Advisors and MSLs, ensuring alignment with commercial, regulatory, and global medical strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Define and implement the local medical strategy in alignment with global and regional objectives.
• Lead the development of medical launch plans and lifecycle management strategies.
• Represent Medical Affairs in cross-functional leadership teams. Build trusted relations with customer universe (Hospital Pharm. & Buying Groups)

Team Management & Coaching

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing medical team (Medical Advisors).
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, compliance, and collaboration. Monitor supply chain plan

Scientific & Medical Oversight

• Ensure high-quality scientific exchange with external stakeholders.
• Oversee medical review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials.
• Supervise Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs), Phase 4 studies, and real-world evidence generation.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, PV regulations, aRMM, and local laws.
• Maintain oversight of medical documentation, reporting systems (e.g., Veeva), and SOP training.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with Market Access, Regulatory, Commercial, and Pharmacovigilance teams.
• Contribute to brand planning, advisory boards, and KOL engagement strategies.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage the medical budget, including grants, consultancy fees, and training programs.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation and roadmap planning.

QUALIFICATION & SKILLS:

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven leadership experience in managing medical teams and cross-functional projects.
• Strategic thinking with strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to design and oversee clinical trial setups, including IITs and Phase 4 studies.
• Experience in data generation and real-world evidence (RWE) initiatives.
• Strong track record in scientific publication, including authorship or co-authorship of peer-reviewed articles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of compliance, PV, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in medical software and CRM tools (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce).
• Fluent in English and either Dutch or French; trilingual is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of biosimilars, immunology and therapeutic areas such as IBD, rheumatology, dermatology, oncology, is a plus.