Job detail for Medical Affairs Manager Vaccines

Job Description

Why Join Us?

Join a highly visible Medical Affairs team where you will shape scientific strategy, collaborate with leading healthcare experts, and directly contribute to improving patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with strategic impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Serve as the scientific expert for the assigned therapeutic area, translating global medical strategies into impactful local initiatives.
• Generate and communicate actionable medical insights that inform business decisions and support evidence-based strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, investigators, and scientific leaders.
• Lead and execute medical education activities, scientific exchange programs, advisory boards, and expert engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Research, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to support business objectives and patient access.
• Provide accurate, balanced, and compliant scientific information while supporting local data generation and clinical research activities.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree required.
• 2+ years of clinical practice, research, or pharmaceutical industry experience within a relevant therapeutic area.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, local healthcare systems, regulatory environment, and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement, and networking skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and matrix organizations.
• Strategic mindset with strong prioritization skills and the ability to translate scientific insights into actionable solutions.

Required Skills:

Communication, Medical Knowledge, Medical Review, Medical Writing, Professional Integrity, Project Management, Scientific Literature, Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

10/13/2026

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