Medical Research Director

Barcelona City, Catalonia Permanent View Job Description
The Medical Research Director will define and lead the laboratory's medical‑scientific and research strategy, ensuring scientific excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance across all phases of product development, from basic research to clinical evidence generation and medical engagement.
  • Spanish pharmaceutical company
  • Medical Research Director

About Our Client

The company specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical and healthcare products.

Job Description

Lead 1. Research Project Leadership

· Design, coordinate, and supervise internal research projects.

· Coordinate with external research centers on basic, preclinical, and applied research projects related to new active ingredients, formulations, etc.

· Assess scientific, clinical, and economic feasibility of R&D projects.

· Ensure technical and regulatory quality of studies conducted in collaboration with universities, hospitals, or research centers.

· Drive innovation and knowledge transfer into the product development pipeline.

· Evaluate external research or co development licensing projects.

· Lead the preparation, submission, and coordination of the Profarma Plan.

2. Clinical Research Management

· Design, coordinate, and supervise clinical trials.

· Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), European and Spanish regulations, and AEMPS guidelines.

· Coordinate interactions with investigators, CROs, ethics committees, and dermatology centers.

· Review and approve clinical trial protocols, informed consents, reports, and scientific publications.

· Lead dissemination of clinical results and strengthen the company's scientific presence at national and international congresses.

3. Medical Affairs & Healthcare Engagement

· Lead the Medical Affairs function and align its activity with corporate strategic objectives.

· Build strong relationships with dermatologists, scientific societies, hospitals, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

· Provide medical and scientific support to Marketing, Commercial, and Communication teams, ensuring rigor and ethical standards.

· Oversee medical review of promotional materials, product technical sheets, and claims.

· Promote internal medical training on products, dermatological conditions, and clinical trends.

· Attend medical congresses and support scientific collaborations with the international division.

The Successful Applicant

1. Personal Competencies

· Scientific leadership and strategic vision.

· Strong influencing and communication skills with healthcare professionals.

· High ethical standards and commitment to quality.

· Proactivity, initiative, dynamism, and autonomy.

· Ability to identify opportunities, drive innovation, and assess feasibility (scientific, technical, business).

· Ability to work transversally with R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams.

2. Technical Competencies & Education

· Degree in Medicine or Life Sciences related field.

· A PhD or Master's degree in Clinical Research or Pharmacology is a plus.

· Over 10 years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical or dermocosmetic industry.

· Proven experience leading research projects and clinical trials.

· Experience managing multidisciplinary scientific or medical teams.

· Knowledge of GCP, GCLP, clinical ethics, pharmacovigilance, and Spanish/EU regulatory frameworks (AEMPS, EMA).

· Strong ability to interpret clinical and statistical data.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary
  • Permanent position based in Barcelona.
  • Opportunity to work in the life science industry, contributing to healthcare advancements.
  • Collaborative and professional work environment.
Contact
Andrea Sileo
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6941925

Job summary

Function
Operational & General Management
Subsector
Operational & General Management Subsector
Industry
Life Sciences
Location
Barcelona City
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Andrea Sileo
Job reference
JN-022026-6941925

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