Head of Global Medical Strategy to Execution Excellence

Application deadline: 28th Dec 2025 
Location: Ballerup 2275, Denmark, Denmark 
Contract type: Permanent 
Job ID: 4009 

Head of Global Medical Strategy to Execution Excellence

We are seeking a strategic medical leader to develop and implement a global medical strategy framework across all therapeutic areas. This role will ensure alignment with disease area goals, drive medical excellence, and integrate medical insights into cross‑functional planning.

Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.

Your role

In this role you will lead the creation and deployment of a global medical strategy framework and field execution model, partnering with therapeutic area teams and international operations to ensure strategic alignment across all markets. You will act as a key liaison with global functions, embedding high‑value medical insights into strategic planning to deliver medical excellence.

Key responsibilities: 

• Build, maintain, and communicate the global medical strategy framework, ensuring consistent direction and prioritisation across geographies.
• Partner with Therapeutic Area teams to adapt and implement strategic priorities, translating them into actionable execution plans at the country level.
• Develop measurable goals and KPIs that link strategic plans and field execution directly to business impact.
• Establish global and regional forums to share best practices in strategy‑driven execution.
• Benchmark LEO Pharma’s strategic approach and execution performance against competitors and industry leaders.
• Create systems for regular, accurate reporting on strategic and execution outcomes.
• Collaborate with Compliance Excellence, Country Medical Leads, and other relevant functions to ensure strategies and execution adhere to governance, legal, and compliance standards.

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Natural Sciences (e.g., PharmD, Ph.D., MD) with 8+ years of field medical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including at least 5 years in global medical leadership.
• Strong scientific background with thorough understanding of clinical research, pharmaceutical regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proven track record in developing field medical stakeholder engagement resources, training, and leading cross‑functional projects.
• Strategic thinker able to structure processes, navigate ambiguity, and deliver results in evolving environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to present to and influence senior leadership without formal authority.
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and resilience as a change leader; willing to travel up to 30% of the time.

Your application

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV.

While this position is based at our HQ in Denmark, we are open to hiring a person based anywhere in Europe to work remotely, with travel required to collaborate closely with our global teams by visiting our HQ, or with local teams by visiting our country affiliates.

Beyond the skin

Become part of LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. We are are the legacy-builders of the future – enabling people to have a better today and tomorrow. With the world as our lab, we are transforming innovative ideas into more effective and easier-to-use medicines. Through collaboration and partnerships, we can do much more.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a fundamental difference.

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Join us and make an impact in, on and far beyond the skin. Apply now!

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