Medical Head Poland
About this role
Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.
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 promote their personal growth 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 bold 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 an unparalleled, direct impact.
Job Title: Medical Head Poland
Location
: Warsaw, Hybrid (3 days a week)
Job Description:
The Medical Affairs Manager provides scientific leadership and medical expertise across Galderma’s portfolio, supporting in-line, pre-launch, and pipeline products. The role partners closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive high-quality scientific exchange, data generation, and medical education in line with local and global strategies.
Reporting to the Head of Medical Affairs EMEAC, this role plays a key part in shaping and executing Medical Affairs strategy, ensuring compliant medical engagement, supporting clinical and observational research, and strengthening Galderma’s scientific credibility across the Polish market.
Responsibilities
- The Medical Affairs Manager acts as a strategic medical partner across therapeutic areas, driving scientific excellence and ensuring compliant, impactful medical engagement.
- Provide medical expertise in the assigned therapeutical areas (Rx, Ax, Cx) to ensure high quality scientific and medical advice, education, and information to internal and external stakeholders, concerning in line and in pre-launch products and new products under development
- Develop and execute the local Medical Affairs plan aligned with global and regional strategies
- Deliver high-quality medical and disease-area training to internal teams
- Partner with Marketing and Commercial teams to support product launches and lifecycle activities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs/KTLs and support scientific exchange initiatives
- Lead and oversee local clinical projects, Investigator-Initiated Trials, and Phase IV/observational studies
- Review and approve medical, promotional, and training materials in compliance with SOPs and regulations
- Support regulatory, market access, pharmacovigilance, and medical information activities locally
- Skills & Qualifications:
- Advanced life-science degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD)
- Minimum 8 years’ experience within Medical Affairs or Medical Department roles
- Experience in leading multiple teams
- of directors/senior managers,
- and managers, but may also be a highly specialized individual contributor giving strategic direction at Global/Regional/Line of Business level
- Strong ability to interpret and communicate clinical and scientific data
- Proven experience in medical strategy development and execution
- Excellent presentation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong project management capabilities
- High level of written and spoken English for scientific communication
- What we offer in return:
- You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.
- You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package.
- You will be able to work in a hybrid work culture.
- You will participate in feedback loops, during which a personalized career path will be established.
- You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take on accountability.
- Next Steps:
- If your application is successful and your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
- The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager and the extended team
- Our people make a difference
- At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.