This role covers and ensures medical tasks within the framework of national requirements and Almirall's standards.

Mission

Providing medical and scientific expertise about designated Almirall products and related indication areas that contributes to the execution of the strategic and operational (brand and medical expert engagement) plans throughout the lifecycle to achieve medical objectives.

Being a trusted scientific partner who develops and delivers a fair and balanced communication based on scientific and clinical data to build valued partnership with our medical experts and other internal and external stakeholders.

Being an active member of the local cross‑functional team and actively inserting the medical perspective in the strategic and operational local brand plans.

This person designs, executes and/or supports medical projects and initiatives. He/she supports the development and approval of (promotional) materials and will ensure that the medical knowledge of the Almirall employees is adequate and up to date.

Core Responsibilities

Medical and scientific excellence – Being a scientific expert in designated medical therapies and related indication areas, and in healthcare in general, to achieve the overall corporate strategic goals.

Defining scientific gaps within the product profiles and therapeutic areas.

Translating scientific knowledge and insights into strategies and actions.

Setting up medical projects (e.g., patient support program, early access programs), coordination and implementation.

Delivering scientific updates and training to ensure the field force and other colleagues are adequately trained.





Active member in cross‑functional teams, leading on medical strategy and operational activities.

Participation in international, national, and regional congresses, symposia and advanced training events.

Ensuring that all deliverables are achieved within budget, with the highest standard of quality, in compliance with all applicable quality processes, external requirements, ethical standards, and medical needs.

Scientific Exchange and Engagement

Establishing and maintaining professional and credible relationships with medical experts and with a minimum proportion of 20–50% documented field activities (e.g., medical exchange, advisory boards, round‑table meetings).

Expected field time: Senior Medical Affairs Manager back office

Identifying unmet medical needs, treatment decision drivers and scientific gaps related to medicines and therapeutic areas, gaining insights, and developing a patient‑centric approach.

Data generation and dissemination – Leveraging scientific data dissemination (manuscripts, congress presentations) and actively sharing and discussing relevant new scientific data with medical experts and stakeholders.

Coordinating company‑initiated studies (in collaboration with GCO and GMA) and generating Real‑World Evidence (RWE).





Identifying and progressing IIS initiatives.

Compliance and Ethics

Acting as a role model for compliance and collaborating with the compliance team to ensure that country and company rules and regulations are met.

Reviewing and approving promotional materials and activities.

Ensuring compliance with law and regulations (Medicines Act, Code of Conduct, GDPR) as well as internal SOPs.

Required Education and Experience

Degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences (MSc, MD, PhD).

Scientific experience (e.g., in clinical research).

Prior medical affairs experience in a pharmaceutical company (desirable).

Expertise in dermatology (desirable).

Experience working cross‑functionally.

Skills and Competencies

Fluent in English and local language(s) in oral and written communication.

Medical and/or scientific expertise in a disease area is an advantage.

Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance rules.

High level of self‑motivation and enthusiasm.

Entrepreneurial thinking and acting, confident in prioritising and decision‑making.

Advanced writing/communication skills and an empathetic manner.

Excellent team player, able to work independently in a cross‑functional matrix setting with strong customer orientation.

Ability to interpret and discuss scientific and clinical efficacy and safety data within the area of expertise.

Ability to lead projects from planning, execution to termination and to establish strong scientific partnerships with medical experts and stakeholders.

Willingness to travel.

📌 MEDICAL AFFAIRS SENIOR MANAGER Temporary (Madrid)
🏢 Almirall
📍 Madrid