Location Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Job ID R-255700 Date posted 30/06/2026

Brief Job Profile Description

Provide expert guidance, ensure compliance, and support strategy execution in Rare Diseases Medical Affairs, as well as drive change by championing innovation, fostering a culture of improvement, and facilitating the adoption of new practices. Involve training, research, and collaborating on multi-country or local-level projects.

Typical Accountabilities
- Serve as a country or regional expert by offering senior-level technical support and specialized knowledge to the Medical Affairs team and project stakeholders to drive change by leading transformative initiatives and ensuring best practices across the organization.
- Deliver training sessions and disseminate best practices to foster the growth and skill enhancement of junior team members.
- Contribute to the creation, refinement, and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and operational standards to ensure full regulatory compliance with both company guidelines and external legal frameworks.




- Collaborate actively with senior colleagues in the Medical Affairs team to plan and execute strategic projects aligned with the organization's priorities.
- Lead focused research initiatives and compile detailed internal reports, providing valuable insights during key stakeholder meetings.
- Stay current with industry advancements and continuously promote the adoption of modern best practices within the team to maintain operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skills
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree; Thorough knowledge or experience within the pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affairs function.
- Desirable: Advanced scientific degree; Understanding of multiple aspects of Medical Affairs; Project management experience; Experience in Rare Diseases.

Key Relationship to Reach Solutions
- Internal: Medical Affairs Function; Market Access and Compliance Teams; Sales and Marketing Functions.
- External: Exter

📌 Rare Disease Medical Manager (Barcelona)
🏢 AstraZeneca
📍 Barcelona