Medical Scientist (m/f/x), Nephrology & Patient Blood ManagementLocation:BarcelonaContract: permanentThe OpportunityWe are looking for aMedical 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 ofmedical 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.
We will prioritize candidates based inBarcelona. However, exceptional candidates located elsewhere in Spain will also be considered, provided they can meet the requirements of our hybrid working model.
The RoleAs Medical Scientist, you will act as a trusted scientific partner, combining scientific credibility with strategic thinking and strong stakeholder engagement.
Your

key responsibilities
will include:Provide scientific leadership acrossnephrology, rare kidney diseases and Patient Blood Management, including areas such as coagulation and iron.
Build and maintain trusted relationships withKey Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals and other relevant external stakeholders .
Translate scientific developments, stakeholder perspectives and emerging evidence intoactionable medical insights and strategic recommendations .
Identifyunmet medical needs, evidence gaps and opportunitiesto advance patient care.
Contribute to evidence-generation activities, includingInvestigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), research collaborations and real-world evidence initiatives .




Support the development and execution of Medical Affairs plans in close partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and supportcongress strategies, scientific communications, medical education initiatives and scientific exchange .
Explore the use ofreal-world evidence, data analytics and AI-enabled approachesto strengthen Medical Affairs insights and decision-making.
Collaborate closely with colleagues acrossCommercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Clinical Developmentto 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.
Your QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you bring:AnMD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent advanced scientific qualification .3–5+ years of relevant experiencewithin Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Research or a related pharmaceutical industry role.
Previous experience withinnephrology, cardio-renal diseases, coagulation, iron, rare diseases or specialty care .
Experience supportingscientific exchange, evidence generation, Investigator-Initiated Studies and medical education initiatives .
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Clinical Development.




Familiarity with theSpanish healthcare environment .
Excellent communication, scientific exchange and stakeholder engagement skills.
A strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex scientific information and stakeholder insights into meaningful actions.
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.
The opportunity to contribute to Medical Affairs strategies that can make a tangible difference for patients.
A highly scientific role combiningexternal engagement, evidence generation and strategic Medical Affairs work .
The opportunity to collaborate with leading scientific experts and multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.
Exposure to evolving approaches inreal-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 requiresat 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 ViforCSL Vifor is a global partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative, leading therapies in irondeficiency and nephrology. We specialize in strategic general 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

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