Interim Head of Medical Affairs, Planet Pharma

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Anderlecht
1070
Brussel
België

Contract

Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duur

Datum gepubliceerd

2026-02-21

Online to:

2026-04-22
EUR 15.00 HOUR

Interim Head of Medical Affairs

Planet Pharma
Brussel
3 dagen geleden

Interim Head of Medical Affairs
Function: Global Medical Affairs
Location: Hybrid, Anderlecht, Belgium
Company: A Global Pharmaceutical Company
Primary Purpose
The Interim Head of Medical Affairs – External Research Opportunities (ERO) provides strategic leadership and direction to the External Research Opportunity function within Medical Affairs.
The role ensures that external research activities and funding initiatives are delivered in a legitimate, compliant, effective, and efficient manner—creating value for healthcare stakeholders, caregivers, the scientific community, and ultimately patients.
This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining the capabilities, governance, systems, processes, and team structures required to:
Enable effective medical and business delivery of projects aligned with organizational strategy
Ensure adherence to industry best practices and internal/external policies and regulatory requirements
Oversee activities related to external research opportunities, including:
Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS)
Research collaborations
Grants, sponsorships, donations, and other external funding mechanisms
Major Responsibilities
Team & Capability Leadership
Lead, manage, and develop the External Research Opportunities team, including oversight of resources and budget
Define and communicate a clear strategic and operational vision for the function
Foster strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, building a deep understanding of their priorities and needs
Position and articulate the ERO capability to support effective partnering and strategic execution
Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by senior management
Oversee the strategic framework, governance structure, and operational processes related to:
External research (including Investigator-Initiated Studies and research collaborations)
External funding activities (grants, sponsorships, donations, and related funding initiatives)
Education & Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirements
One of the following is required:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Ph.D.
Medical degree (M.D.)
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Or equivalent advanced qualification relevant to the role
Experience & Technical Expertise
Minimum Experience
At least 15 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry across areas such as Medical Affairs
Experience with Investigator Initiated Studies and Research Collaborations
Demonstrated experience in:
Translating strategic vision into operational execution across global, regional, and/or local environments
Designing and leading quality management systems in regulated environments
Implementing and managing electronic systems supporting compliance and governance
Resource and budget planning and management
Understanding business strategy and financial performance drivers
Leadership Profile
The successful candidate is an inspirational and ethical leader with a demonstrated ability to:
Define, communicate, and execute strategic direction aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term objectives
Build a culture of accountability and high performance
Coach, mentor, and develop team members to reach their full potential
Model integrity, transparency, and a strong commitment to ethical conduct and patient welfare

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