Senior Principal Medical Advisor

Role Description

Are you eager to drive medical innovation in dermatology? LEO Pharma offers an extraordinary opportunity to lead the development of groundbreaking medical strategies as a Senior Principal Medical Advisor in our Global Medical Affairs Early Portfolio team.

At LEO Pharma, our mission transcends the conventional. We're on an ambitious path to become the leaders in medical dermatology worldwide.

In Global Medical Affairs Early Portfolio we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

Your Role

You will play a pivotal role in transforming patient care through strategic medical leadership. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and updates of the Global Medical Strategy for early portfolio assets.
• Driving the scientific narrative and medical communication for assigned diseases.
• Building relationships with external experts to shape medical strategies.
• Contributing to clinical and real-world studies relevant to early assets.

Additional responsibilities include contributing as a co-lead in strategic forums, providing inputs into Clinical Development Plans, and preparing pre-launch activities for assets advancing to later development stages.

Your Qualifications

We are seeking a professional with a robust background in Medical Affairs and Clinical Development, ideally supplemented by global experience. Essential qualifications include:

• Medical Doctor (MD), PharmD, or PhD in natural sciences. 
• Minimum of 8 years in Medical Affairs roles.
• Experience in dermatology and with topical agent is preferred.  Medical board certification in dermatology is a definite plus
• Hands-on experience with product launches and marketed products.
• Strong understanding of the drug development process.

A strategic mindset, collaborative approach and a high level of integrity, and being a quick learner are personality traits that will be beneficial for this role.

Your new team

You will join a team dedicated to advancing dermatological care on a global scale. Collaborating with experts across various departments, you will contribute to a unified goal of improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Your application

For additional information, please contact the Head of Early Portfolio, Global Medical Affairs at LEO Pharma.

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.