Assoc Director Medical Communications - Switzerland

At Regeneron, we believe that when the right idea finds the right team, powerful change is possible. As we work across our growing network to invent, develop and commercialize life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases, we’re establishing new ways to think about science, manufacturing and commercialization. 

We are looking for an Associate Director, Medical Communications to bring high-quality medical information and scientific communications to healthcare professionals, patients, and internal partners across Switzerland & the Nordic hub. 

In this role, you’ll shape and maintain audience-appropriate medical response documents and scientific Q&As, provide medical/scientific review of materials, and deliver communication strategies aligned with global medical direction. If you enjoy connecting science to real-world decisions—while keeping quality, compliance, and clarity at the center—this is a meaningful place to grow your impact. 

Associate Director, Medical Communications - Basel, Switzerland

A Typical Day may include: 

• Developing and updating standard medical response documents / Q&As and custom response documents 

• Guiding MedicaI Information call center colleagues on inquiries and response quality 

• Reviewing promotional and medical materials for scientific accuracy and compliance 

• Preparing country-specific analytics from case trends and call volumes 

• Partnering with Medical Director, Field Medical, and Global Comms teams 

• Driving congress communication opportunities, scientific communications strategy at local level and contributing to the above countries strategy, supporting booth medical information 

• Keeping inspection-ready records to support audits and health authority reviews 

This role may be for you if: 

• You enjoy translating complex science for diverse audiences 

• You like owning content end-to-end, from creation through maintenance to delivery 

• You feel confident advising others on medical information inquiry management 

• You are comfortable balancing several communication assets and priorities at once 

• You value strong governance, quality processes, audit readiness, and documentation 

• You enjoy spotting scientific communication opportunities, including at congresses 

• You are agile, collaborative and love to connect with colleagues at the local, regional and global level located in different time zones  

To be considered 

A PhD, MD, or PharmD is required, along with 5+ years of Medical Communications experience including at least 3 years in Medical Information, and 5+ years in biotech/pharma (Medical Affairs, Clinical R&D, or related fields). You’ll also need an advanced understanding of Switzerland’s healthcare regulatory environment relevant to medical practice and the pharmaceutical industry, plus strong knowledge of European medical information/scientific communications requirements (with a focus on Swissmedic and Nordic countries). Preferred qualifications include proficiency in English and at least one of German, French, or Italian, as well as depth in medical communication strategy, congress strategy, scientific content development, and medical education. 

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location.  In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
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