Medical Affairs Expert

m/f/d, Basel-Stadt

We are seeking a highly experienced Medical Affairs Expert to lead and oversee medical operations across a regional, multi-country, or global scope. The successful candidate will ensure excellence in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Drug Safety, while fostering compliance, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. This leadership role is crucial for aligning medical strategy with corporate goals, ensuring product safety, and supporting business growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Location: Basel, Switzerland
Contract Duration: 01.10.2025 – 31.03.2026 (6 months)
Workload: 100%
Work Model: Hybrid (onsite & remote)
Language Requirement: English (fluency required)

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and direct the medical function across regions, countries, or globally.

  • Manage and develop talent across medical, regulatory, and clinical functions.

  • Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for internal and external initiatives.

  • Define and implement medical strategies aligned with business objectives.

  • Ensure compliance with global ethical standards and governance frameworks.

  • Build and maintain strong collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

  • Provide medical leadership in product-related issue management and risk assessment.

  • Foster effective communication between medical and commercial organizations.

Must-Haves

  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related fields.

  • Proven track record in leading regional/global medical teams.

  • Strong expertise in regulatory, drug safety, and compliance standards.

  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement medical strategies across geographies.

  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and people development skills.

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Sounds like a great job?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents through our online application form.

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Find more vacancies at: coopers.ch

Job profile
  • Life Sciences - Medical Affairs
  • Basel-Stadt
  • Contracting
  • Full Time
  • 01/10/2025 - 31/03/2026
  • , Medical affairs, budget planning, medical strategy, GD

Sounds interesting?
Simply click "Apply now" and I will get back to you.

Madalina Poenaru
Talent Acquisition Specialist
+41 61 464 04 20
Madalina.Poenaru@coopers.ch

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