Therapeutic Lead – Medical Affairs (Poland)

About the role

Join MSD at a pivotal moment of growth and transformation. As an Associate Director, Medical Affairs you will lead a high‑performing team, shape the medical strategy for the General Medicine/Infectious Disease portfolio in Poland, and partner with local, regional and global stakeholders to bring innovative medicines to patients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a Medical Affairs team while fostering a culture of trust, inclusion and continuous learning.
• Define and execute the local Medical Affairs strategy aligned with global priorities and business objectives.
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Clinical Research and Regional Medical Affairs.
• Guide the organization through growth, establishing new capabilities, structures and ways of working.
• Generate and translate scientific insights into actionable recommendations supporting patient outcomes and business strategy.

Required profile

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent).
• Significant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry within Medical Affairs, Clinical Development or related fields.
• Proven people‑leadership experience, including leading teams through change and growth.
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Polish.

Required skills

• Clinical Development
• Matrix Management
• Multiple Therapeutic Areas
• Operational Compliance
• Organizational Leadership
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs
• Pharmaceutics
• Scientific Communications
• Situational Leadership
• Strategic Thinking

What we offer

• Strategic leadership role with high visibility and meaningful impact.
• Opportunity to shape a growing Medical Affairs organization and influence its future direction.
• Exposure to regional and international projects, stakeholders and career development opportunities.
• Collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements supporting wellbeing and collaboration.
• Continuous learning, leadership development and professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.