Company Description
Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Medical Strategy and Scientific Leadership:

Support and execute the Medical Affairs´ strategy locally for each therapy area through high-level scientific medical communications and other related medical activities including.
Provide medical and scientific expertise related to local phase IV studies design and deliverables (protocols, clinical trials sites, publications), and to initial review of local IST proposals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development, Clinical Operations, and Commercial teams, to ensure seamless integration of medical affairs activities.

• Scientific Communication:

Provide medical and scientific expertise to internal stakeholders, external partners, and customers on ophthalmology-related matters.
Provide input on/prepare local publications/abstracts/reports/medical reviews and, if applicable, local medical training materials.

Review and approve medical content to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement:

Establish and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, and relevant medical societies within the ophthalmology field.
Collaborate with KOLs to gain insights, gather feedback, and identify opportunities for research collaborations and educational initiatives.

Provides local recommendations for expanding the EAME region pool of advocates, speakers, advisors, speakers etc.

• Medical Education and Training:

Develop and deliver scientific and medical training to internal teams, including sales, marketing, and customer support, to ensure accurate and effective communication of product information.

Organize and participate in medical symposia, advisory boards, and educational events to raise awareness and understanding of ophthalmology products.

• Leadership and Team Management:

Lead and supervise a local Medical Affairs team.

• Function as Information Officer

Ensure that all internally or externally used information material -both medical and promotional- adhere to German laws (HWG, MPG, AMG) and adhere to regulatory guidelines and industry standards.
This includes also approval processes of EMEA projects during their implementation in Germany.
Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Medical degree (MD) or equivalent (PhD) (mandatory)
• Specialization in ophthalmology preferred (desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Substantial experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry, with a focus on ophthalmology (mandatory)
• In-depth knowledge of ophthalmology therapeutic areas and medical affairs best practices (desirable)

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and guidelines related to medical affairs activities.
• In-depth knowledge of ophthalmology therapeutic areas and medical affairs best practices.
• Flexibility to travel as needed for scientific meetings, conferences, and KOL engagements.
  Additional Information

• Medical Strategy and Scientific Leadership