Medical Advisor Vaccines (m/f/d)

Job Description

Our Human Health Division maintains a “patient first, profits later” ideology. The organization is comprised of sales, marketing, market access, digital analytics and commercial professionals who are passionate about their role in bringing our medicines to our customers worldwide.  

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals ensuring the scientific value of our products is realized. We engage and train internal employees to ensure that they thoroughly comprehend the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to bolster collaboration and further differentiate our portfolio.

We are continually striving to improve the understanding of health care within the local community. Our site in 1100 Vienna (ICON Tower) is a strategic location for the distribution of our high quality and innovative health care products, as well as digitally integrated solutions for our patients and clients. To ensure sustainable company growth, we continually aim to offer attractive career opportunities for more than 170 employees at our Vienna site. In support of our existing team, we are currently looking for:

Medical Advisor Vaccines (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Holding primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plans for assigned assets

• Being valued co-strategists on cross-functional country teams, with Marketing, Market Access and Policy

• Proposing local data generation study concepts and – if prioritized and funded - ensures HQ approval through appropriate governance

• Being accountable for on-time local study execution, analysis, and publication

• Building trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer engagement with scientific leaders and executing country advisory boards and expert input forums to remain on the leading edge of therapeutic and patient care advances

• Collaborating successfully and leading resolution of regulatory, reputational, ethical, and other asset management issues in the country

• Facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific information exchange with key external and internal stakeholders

• Providing prompt medical information support, such as research and answering of medical inquiries from external and internal customers, and review/approval of local response documents

• Translating the Global Medical Goals and Strategies into research, data analysis, scientific communication, educational, and other tactics and solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance access in their country

• Consolidating actionable medical insights from the country that can help inform company strategies

• Developing a network of scientific leaders and successful interactions with other key stakeholders (public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in therapy areas

Qualifications

• MD, PhD or Pharma Degree required

• Solid expertise through clinical and/or research experience in therapy area is desired

• Experience of local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework and clinical research guidelines strongly desired

• Strategic thinking, specifically related to asset value proposition, and clinical and value evidence

• Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level, with public groups and to scientific leaders

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) and results oriented project management skills

• Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies

• In a matrix environment, able to effectively collaborate across functions

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Fluency in English and German, both oral and written

What we offer

• Exciting and challenging field of work in a constantly developing organization

• Varied work in an internationally operating company

• Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers amounting to 12 weeks by the company

• Attractive company pension

• Free HPV vaccination

• Annual pass of the Wiener Linien or company parking (with deductible)

• Generous home office arrangement and the possibility of hybrid working if required

• Restaurant Card

• Company doctor

• Employee referral program

• Annual bonus as well as employee recognition bonuses during the year

• Discounted fitness offer

• Pharmacy discounts, wholesale discounts, etc. 

We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is EUR 67.600,- and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Clinical Medicine, Data Analysis, Healthcare Education, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Knowledge, Medical Review, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Promotional Review, Public Deliberation, Scientific Literature, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

NA

Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2026

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