Medical Affairs Program Manager

 

At Terumo Europe, our Medical & Clinical Division (EMCD) brings together scientific, clinical, medical, and data experts who are passionate about improving patient outcomes. Through clinical research, medical affairs, biometrics, clinical evaluation, and compliance activities, EMCD generates the evidence required to support innovation, regulatory excellence, and the safe and effective use of our medical technologies. As a highly collaborative international team, we work across functions and regions to shape the future of healthcare and deliver meaningful value to patients, healthcare professionals, and society.

 

Medical Affairs Strategy & Programme Management

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy aligned with business objectives
• Develop, plan and execute Medical Affairs programmes and activities within the assigned therapeutic area
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, contracts, governance and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful programme delivery
• Monitor programme performance and report on key milestones and deliverables
• Act as a key liaison for cross-functional stakeholders, including Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Biometrics and Market Access
• Organise and support advisory boards, expert panels, steering committees and other scientific forums

Medical & Scientific Leadership

• Serve as the medical and scientific expert for the assigned therapeutic area
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, medical societies and healthcare institutions
• Identify evidence gaps and contribute to the assessment of Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs)
• Support reimbursement and value dossiers with medical and scientific expertise
• Respond to medical and scientific enquiries related to products, therapies and disease areas

Scientific Communication & Publications

• Contribute to publication strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead publication activities, including abstracts, manuscripts, congress presentations and scientific communications
• Analyse, interpret and communicate clinical and scientific evidence to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain expertise through continuous evaluation of scientific literature and emerging data
• Support clinicians and investigators in developing scientific publications and presentations
• Contribute to education and training initiatives and maintain relevant scientific knowledge resources

KOL Engagement & Medical Education

• Build and maintain a strong network of KOLs and external stakeholders
• Lead or support medical education programmes, congress symposia, advisory boards and expert panels
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scientific agendas, identify faculty and ensure successful programme execution

Clinical Research & Evidence Generation

• Contribute to study design, protocol development, endpoint selection and scientific rationale
• Support study implementation, investigator engagement, study oversight and final reporting
• Review clinical trial, CEC and DMC reports and provide medical input
• Drive the analysis, presentation and dissemination of clinical study results

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Partner with Marketing to ensure scientific accuracy of promotional materials, product launches, tenders and educational activities
• Translate scientific evidence into impactful materials and presentations
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Evaluation, Quality and Engineering to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards
• Support regulatory submissions, clinical evaluations, risk management activities and other subject matter expert contributions
• Coordinate medical reporting requirements for regulatory authorities and other stakeholders

General

• Represent Terumo professionally within the scientific and healthcare community
• Collaborate effectively across commercial, operational and support functions
• Undertake additional responsibilities and projects in line with evolving business needs

 

Education

• Master's degree in Life Sciences (MD, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy or equivalent through experience)
• Strong knowledge of applicable medical device and/or pharmaceutical regulations

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry
• Strong scientific acumen with the ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data
• Experience in clinical research, evidence generation, and scientific publications
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of clinical trial design and biostatistics
• Experience working in an international, cross-functional environment
• Willingness to travel as required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and scientific rigour
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and cultures
• Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Effective planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills
• Adaptable and able to respond to changing business needs and priorities
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Team-oriented with the ability to build strong relationships and drive results
• Fluent in English; additional European language(s) are an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)