Senior Director Global Medical Affairs Psoriasis

Senior Director Global Medical Affairs Psoriasis

Almirall

Barcelona, Spain

Mission

To lead and execute the Global Medical Affairs strategy for PsO, with a strong focus on lifecycle optimization, evidence consolidation and sustainment of medical value for a mature biologic, under the strategic direction and governance of the Vice President Global Medical Affairs, Biologics.

The role ensures consistent scientific excellence, optimized evidence use and effective global-to-local execution, contributing to portfolio performance through disciplined lifecycle management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Asset-Level Medical Strategy Execution:

• Develop and implement the Global Medical Affairs plan for PsO aligned with biologics portfolio strategy, with emphasis on post-launch lifecycle optimization;
• Ensure tactical execution of medical plans within agreed global priorities and governance frameworks.

Scientific & Evidence Excellence:

• Execute asset-level evidence activities focused on evidence maturation, comparative positioning and long-term value demonstration, aligned with portfolio-level IEGP and RWE strategies;
• Lead scientific exchange, publications and data dissemination to reinforce PsO established profile.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with R&D, Market Access, Commercial, Regulatory and Global RWE teams to support sustained value, access and differentiation;
• Contribute PsO-specific medical insights to global forums through the VP Global Medical Affairs, Biologics.

Global-to-Local Enablement:

• Enable affiliates through clear lifecycle strategy, tools and guidance to ensure consistent and compliant medical execution;
• Support quality, continuity and efficiency across global and local medical activities.

People Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop the Global Medical Affairs PsO team;
• Promote stable performance, collaboration and capability development aligned with portfolio priorities.

Education

• Degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry or equivalent scientific discipline;
• Advanced degree (MD, PhD) is a plus;
• Fluent in English.

Specific Knowledge

• Experience in Medical Affairs for biologics, preferably in dermatology and immunology products, in launch and mature products;
• Strong scientific background and medical communication skills;
• Good understanding of global medical governance and lifecycle management.

Professional Experience

• More than 10 years experience in Medical Affairs within pharma or biotech;
• Experience working at global level within a matrix organization;
• Demonstrated people leadership and asset ownership experience.