Medical Affairs Senior Manager

Medical Affairs Senior Manager, Norway (with Nordic Responsibilities)

About Almirall

At Almirall, we are driven by science, purpose and partnership. Our mission is to improve patients' lives through innovation in dermatology, supported by our values: Care, Courage, Innovation and Simplicity. We strive to allow our employees freedom to shine and develop. In summary, we take pride in being Uncommen by Nature!

Position Summary

We are looking for a Medical Affairs Senior Manager to lead medical strategy and field-based activities for our Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis portfolio as well as future, rich Pipeline in Norway, while also spearheading selected Nordic initiatives. This role combines scientific expertise with a strong commercial mindset and cross-functional collaboration.

Summary of key tasks

1) Medical Leadership for the Dermatology Portfolio

• Drive medical insight, strategy and planning for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis in Norway; contribute to Nordic alignment.
• Maintain Medical Expert mapping, relationships and scientific engagement.
• Provide medical support for marketed products and pipeline assets, including evidence generation and studies.
• Deliver scientific input to brand planning, risk management and Market Access activities.
• Ensure compliant review of medical materials and activities according to SOPs and regulations.

2) Field-Based Medical Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Respond to medical enquiries and provide accurate on-label scientific information.
• Deliver scientific presentations and training to HCPs and external stakeholders.
• Support clinical projects, investigator-initiated studies, advisory boards and site collaboration.
• Partner with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Quality teams to ensure aligned execution.
• Provide competitor insights, environmental scanning and contribute to cross-functional account plans.
• Engage with patient organizations and key partners in a compliant manner.

3) Compliance, Safety & Ethical Governance

• Ensure full compliance with Almirall SOPs, Ethical Code, PV requirements and reporting timelines.
• Keep scientific, clinical and regulatory knowledge up to date.
• Develop and review compliant medical materials and ensure proper documentation.
• Promote patient safety and uphold ethical standards in all activities.
• Provide medical and compliance guidance to cross-functional teams to support responsible business opportunities.

Who You Are

• Master's degree in Life Sciences is required; PhD is preferred but not mandatory.
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence medical and business stakeholders
• Strategic, proactive and solution-oriented
• Experienced in Medical Affairs, ideally within dermatology, immunology or related fields
• Skilled at balancing scientific depth with commercial understanding
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization with both local and regional responsibilities
• Experienced with the Norwegian healthcare system; Nordic experience is an advantage
• Norwegian speaking, living in the central part of Norway (Oslo area)

Why Join Almirall?

At Almirall, people are trusted to shine. We empower our employees with the freedom, support and autonomy they need to bring their strengths forward, grow their expertise, and make a real impact - for patients, for colleagues, and for the future of dermatology. We are Uncommen by Nature!

You will join:

• A purpose-driven organization influencing the future of medical dermatology
• A culture rooted in Care, Courage, Innovation and Simplicity
• A Nordic team where your voice matters and collaboration drives success
• A role with high visibility and strategic influence across Medical, Commercial and Market Access
• An environment that encourages ownership, curiosity and continuous development

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The Recruitment Process - Your Application

PharmaRelations is managing this recruitment on behalf of Almirall. If you believe your background and expertise align with the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application through the "Apply" button. We will review all applications with great care in our search for the right candidate. Please note that this position will remain open until we have received a sufficient number of strong applications. Early submissions are encouraged.

For questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Kjersti Stærkebye ( kjersti.staerkebye@pharmarelations.no )

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