Medical Director, International Operations

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Field of work All City All Country All Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Medical Director, International Operations Field of work: Regulatory & Medical Posting Date: 26 Sept 2025 Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark Contract type: Permanent Job ID: 3797 Are you a seasoned medical affairs leader driven to turn strategy into impact for dermatology patients worldwide?
LEO Pharma is seeking a Medical Director for International Operations (IO) operationalize our global medical affairs strategy across markets, elevate medical excellence, and build a unified community across IO. If you bring strong cross‑border experience, leadership in biologics/specialist care within dermatology, and a passion for partnering with HCPs and internal teams to make treatments truly valuable to patients, this is the role for you.
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.
In International Operations 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 bridge Global Medical Affairs with local affiliate medical affairs to operationalize the medical affairs strategy and uphold the highest standards of medical excellence across markets.
You will also build and lead a Medical Affairs community in IO to unify affiliate teams, drive best-practice exchange, and enable efficient, compliant collaboration with external partners and commercial teams.. Your key responsibilities include: Bridging Global Medical Affairs and local affiliates to operationalize the strategy and uphold consistent medical standards across markets.
Creating, maintaining and running a Medical Affairs community in IO to unify practices and drive efficiency. Driving global and regional impact by engaging the dermatology community, shaping KOL/HCP engagement, and aligning education needs with asset strategies and congress initiatives.
Ensuring that capabilities and initiatives meet regulatory and ethical standards as well as enabling effective external collaborations The preferred location of the role is Denmark, but it can also be in one of the European affiliates. Your qualifications You bring a strong scientific background and extensive Medical Affairs experience, with proven leadership across global, regional and affiliate settings.
You are comfortable working across functions, engaging external stakeholders, and ensuring compliant, high‑impact medical programs that support product lifecycle and strategic goals. Advanced degree (MD, PharmD or PhD in natural sciences) and 10+ years in Medical Affairs including Global/Regional and affiliate experience; Clinical Development experience is a plus.
Leadership experience at country and above‑country levels in pharma, with hands‑on involvement in product launches and marketed products. Substantial expertise in biologics and specialist care (dermatology preferred) and solid understanding of drug development.
Strong people leadership, training and stakeholder‑management skills; proven ability to partner with Global Medical Affairs asset teams, Market Access and Commercial functions. Business‑level English, familiarity with pharmaceutical regulations and compliance for medical affairs, and willingness to travel up to 20%.
Your application For additional information, please contact Frederik Kier, EVP, +45 5351 9332 Application deadline: October 10, 2025 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. Beyond the skin Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.
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 difference. For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party. Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today! Report a concern: Whistleblower hotline | LEO Pharma Apply now » Find similar jobs: Cookie Policy Terms of use ©2024 LEO Pharma.

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