With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to skin and advancing the future of dermatology.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and to promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Description

With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the leading company solely dedicated to skin and advancing the future of dermatology.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and to promote their personal growth all the while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create unparalleled, direct impact.

As Medical Affairs Lead, UK and Ireland, you will provide leadership and direction to all relevant Galderma departments across the three business units (Prescription, Aesthetics and Consumer) in the UK. Deputise for the Medical Director as required. And provide expert medical, clinical and scientific input to all relevant Galderma departments across the three business units (Prescription, Aesthetics and Consumer) in the UK.

Responsibilities

Leadership

  • Lead on Galderma’s Biologics portfolio.
  • Working closely with global teams to ensure that local biologics portfolio plans/activities are aligned to global strategy.
  • Ensure the patient is central to all activities.

External Interactions / Expert engagement

  • Work with the Head of Medical Education to establish and maintain awareness of International KOL activities with Head Office. Build ongoing relationships with KOLs through a variety of clinical, research and medical activities.
  • Support sales and local opinion leaders in the field. Give input to influencing bodies to further the needs of the business. Give input, and support for Health Technology Assessments as appropriate.
  • Represent the Medical Department, as nominated, in all appropriate external customer focused activities.
  • Participate in MHRA / HPRA processes through providing the medical input and highlighting the clinical perspective.

Data generation and clinical development

  • Give input into medical selection of investigators for Galderma-sponsored clinical trials. Participate in investigator meetings as required.
  • Leverage medical insight from internal and external customers into local evidence generation if appropriate.

Promotional/Non-promotional affairs:

  • Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials and activities using the Galderma electronic system, currently ZINC Maps, for all three business units.
  • Work with teams to co-develop materials and activities and resolve situations of poor clarity or differences in interpretation and / or execution of tactics, within the applicable code.
  • Prepare responses to complaints via mainly the PMCPA and MHRA and make complaints if agreed at a company level.
  • Provide appropriate training for sales, marketing and medical staff in therapy areas and products, as appropriate.

Medical and Scientific expert:

  • Become the medical and scientific expert through familiarity with Galderma and competitor data and working closely with global colleagues.
  • Attend conferences and congresses agreed with the medical director and feedback main outputs to the cross-functional team.
  • Provide input where needed into complex medical information enquires.

Compliance and governance (Medical Information, Pharmacovigilance and Product Quality Complaints at the affiliate level)

  • Review medical aspects of spontaneous adverse event reports from the marketplace with pharmacovigilance staff, and give input to and feedback on PSURs, SARs etc.
  • Provide timely medical advice and input to Medical Information.
  • Ensure that all promotional materials signed off conform to the ABPI code of Practice and is of a high scientific and ethical standard. Act as final signatory.
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to Code of Conduct, fleet, IT and confidentiality.
  • Ensure compliance with the ABPI code of practice.

Requirements

  • Medical Degree
  • Demonstrable Medical Affairs experience
  • Demonstrable Biologics experience
  • Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine preferred
  • Demonstrable experience in dermatology preferred
  • Demonstrable line management experience preferred

Galderma is the world’s largest independent dermatology company, present in approximately 100 countries. Since our inception in 1981, we have been driven by a complete dedication to dermatology. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of sophisticated brands and services across Aesthetics, Consumer Care and Prescription Medicine. Focused on the needs of consumers and patients, we work in partnership with healthcare professionals to ensure superior outcomes. Because we understand that the skin we’re in shapes our life stories, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.galderma.com/careers