Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Globally operated pharmaceutical with strong expertise in the field Head of Medical Affairs China and directly reporting to CMO Global About Our Client Our client is an international orphan drug development and commercialisation company which operates with products approved in over 30 countries. Now the company is launching their China team to further distribute their innovative treatments to the rare diseases patients in China. Job Description The Medical Director China will develop and implement the medical strategy for China Identification, approach and relationship building with KOLS and other relevant stakeholder in the market Responsibility for medical-scientific projects Pro-active investigation for medical needs and potentials Medical Insight Generation - translate medical knowledge for the commercial team Design, coordinate and implement business-relevant clinical studies with key centres/KOLs Cooperation with CROs project-related Point of expertise for marketing - Consulting with regards to the marketing campaigns and material Marketing material release Medical trainer for the commercial team Active participation on congresses Liaison with the international medical team The Successful Applicant Scientific (PhD) or Medical degree (preferably) in a recognised discipline A minimum of 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience; track record in Medical Director role Breadth of experience in different therapeutic areas; desirable with rare disease experience Knowledge and experience in project management Expertise in the Chinese Health Care Market is a must; experience with rare disease desirable Experience in building up sustainable relationship with KOLs and further relevant stakeholder across Chinese mainland region Expertise in setting up and designing clinical studies with KOLs and in collaborating with CROs Ability to translate medical knowledge for the commercial teams and to set up trainings accordingly Excellent presentation skills supporting the ability to liaise with business partners and to present ideas and strategies Outstanding negotiation skills with a good sense for the combination of medicine, business and people; strong in decision-making Drive communication and negotiations with an empathetic, involving, however confident way; intercultural competence supports professional cooperation and know-how transfer/exchange within an international structure Proactive approach Integrity and a flexible mindset Fluent in Mandarin and English What's on Offer Working together with a group of passionate, international team with the dedication and commitment in rare disease treatment Respectful, dynamic, collaborative culture Great career advancement opportunity to grow with the business in China to fulfill the unmet clinical needs in respective disease Contact Anita Yang Quote job ref JN-062024-6465684 Phone number +86 21 6062 3073 Job summary Function Life Sciences Specialisation Medical Affairs What is your area of specialisation? Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Location Shanghai Contract type Permanent Consultant name Anita Yang Consultant phone +86 21 6062 3073 Job Reference JN-062024-6465684