Medical Scientist (m/f/x), Nephrology & Patient Blood Management
Location:
Barcelona Contract: permanent The Opportunity We are looking for a Medical Scientist, Nephrology & Patient Blood Management (PBM) to join our Medical Affairs organization in Spain. This is an exciting opportunity for a scientific professional who wants to work at the intersection of medical strategy, evidence generation, stakeholder engagement and healthcare innovation . In this role, you will translate scientific evidence, real-world data and stakeholder insights into meaningful Medical Affairs strategies, helping to identify unmet needs, close evidence and care gaps, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients within nephrology and Patient Blood Management. However, exceptional candidates located elsewhere in Spain will also be considered, provided they can meet the requirements of our hybrid working model. The Role As Medical Scientist, you will act as a trusted scientific partner, combining scientific credibility with strategic thinking and strong stakeholder engagement. Provide scientific leadership across nephrology, rare kidney diseases and Patient Blood Management , including areas such as coagulation and iron. Build and maintain trusted relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals and other relevant external stakeholders . Contribute to evidence-generation activities, including Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), research collaborations and real-world evidence initiatives . Explore the use of real-world evidence, data analytics and AI-enabled approaches to strengthen Medical Affairs insights and decision-making. Collaborate closely with colleagues across Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Clinical Development to support aligned, patient-centric medical strategies. Success in this role means turning scientific insights into strategic action, influencing medical and organizational decisions, building trusted external partnerships,
and helping to close evidence and care gaps through science and innovation. An MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent advanced scientific qualification . 3–5+ years of relevant experience within Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Research or a related pharmaceutical industry role. Previous experience within nephrology, cardio-renal diseases, coagulation, iron, rare diseases or specialty care . Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Clinical Development. Familiarity with the Spanish healthcare environment . Fluency in Spanish and English .
What We Offer
We want you to feel supported professionally and personally while making a meaningful contribution to patients and healthcare. Exposure to evolving approaches in real-world evidence, data analytics and AI-enabled Medical Affairs . Opportunities for professional development and continued growth within an international organization. A collaborative, purpose-driven working environment focused on science, innovation and patient impact. A hybrid working model. The role requires at least three working days per week either in the office or engaging with external stakeholders in the field , together with occasional travel and in-person collaboration according to business needs. About CSL Vifor CSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative, leading therapies in iron deficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic integral partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision healthcare, aiming to help patients around the world lead better, healthier lives. Headquartered in St. Gallen, Switzerland, CSL Vifor also includes the joint company Vifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma (with Fresenius Medical Care). The parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
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