Headquartered near Basel, Switzerland – a European biotech hub – Idorsia has a highly experienced team of dedicated professionals, covering all disciplines from bench to bedside; QUVIVIQ™ (daridorexant), a different kind of insomnia treatment with the potential to revolutionize this mounting public health concern; strong partners to maximize the value of our portfolio; a promising in-house development pipeline; and a specialized drug discovery engine focused on small-molecule drugs that can change the treatment paradigm for many patients. Idorsia is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker symbol: IDIA).
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Global Medical Affairs Lead – Insomnia to join our Global Medical Affairs team. This role will provide strategic medical leadership across the full product lifecycle and play a pivotal role in shaping the global medical and brand strategy for our insomnia portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a core member of the Global Medical Affairs Leadership Team and Product Lifecycle Team
Lead the development and execution of the Global Medical Affairs strategy for insomnia products
Manage and develop a small team of Global Medical Directors, Medical Event Manager and Medical Affairs Trainer
Co-lead the global brand strategy for daridorexant (QUVIVIQ) in close collaboration with the Global Marketing Lead
Communicate the medical and scientific value of assets in a compelling and credible manner to internal and external stakeholders
Lead a team of content experts supporting them to deliver the
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Medical and scientific communication plan including publications
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Scientific presence at major international congresses
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Development of scientific materials for internal training and external engagement
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Medical content for MSL field teams and educational meetings
Chair the daridorexant Publication Working Group in partnership with the Publication Manager
Define and execute Phase IIIb, Phase IV, real-world evidence, and data-mining strategies
Partner closely with Global Clinical Development for all other daridorexant trials to provide medical input into study concepts and protocols; trial execution, data interpretation and reporting
Contribute to the review and approval of investigator-sponsored trials, ensuring scientific integrity and compliance
Qualifications \& Experience
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15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
Extensive experience in Medical Affairs, including senior global leadership roles
Proven track record in leading global medical strategy for late-stage and/or marketed products
Strong track record in broad/primary care and specialist disease product commercialization
Strong experience in CNS therapeutic areas, preferably insomnia, sleep medicine, neurology, or psychiatry
Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional and global teams
Hands-on experience with:
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Publications and Congress strategy
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Phase IIIb/IV and real-world evidence generation
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Collaboration with Clinical Development on trial design and execution
Strategic mindset with a sense of urgency and strong execution capabilities
Exceptional scientific communication and influencing skills
Ability to translate complex data into compelling medical narratives
Ability to inspire and lead teams effectively within an entrepreneurial, matrix and multi-cultural environment
Ability to successfully engage at executive leadership level and with international key stakeholders
High ethical standards and deep understanding of medical governance and compliance
Why Join Us
You will have the opportunity to shape global medical strategy for an innovative insomnia portfolio, influence late-stage development and post-approval evidence generation, and lead a highly skilled global medical team within a dynamic organization.
Work Location: Allschwil, Switzerland
Business Area: Global Medical Affairs
Schedule: Fulltime
Job Type: Permanent
Job ID: 4690
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