Benelux Senior Medical Manager

  • Barrington James Limited
  • Jul 23, 2025
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Location: Benelux Region (Flexible) / Hybrid Role with office based requirements in the Netherlands
Industry: Pharmaceutical / Dermatology

Are you an experienced Medical Affairs professional with a passion for science, strategy, and stakeholder engagement? Our client, a global leader in dermatological solutions, is seeking a Senior Medical Affairs Manager to support the Benelux region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a pivotal regional role with high visibility and strong cross-functional impact.

The Opportunity

As Medical Affairs Manager, you will lead the execution of medical activities across the Benelux region, ensuring alignment with global and regional strategies. You'll serve as a key point of contact for scientific and medical expertise across internal functions and external stakeholders, playing a vital role in product lifecycle management and strategic planning.

This is an ideal role for a medical affairs professional who enjoys a mix of scientific dialogue, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on leadership in clinical and educational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the local medical affairs strategy in line with regional and global objectives.

  • Provide expert guidance in relevant therapeutic areas, ensuring the delivery of scientifically accurate content to healthcare professionals and internal teams.

  • Actively engage with key opinion leaders, medical societies, and external experts through advisory boards, symposia, congresses, and webinars.

  • Deliver medical training and scientific support to commercial and cross-functional teams.

  • Review and approve promotional and training materials in accordance with SOPs and compliance regulations.

  • Support real-world evidence generation through Phase IV and observational studies.

  • Identify and oversee Investigator Sponsored Studies (ISS) and contribute to research collaborations.

  • Provide strategic medical input into regulatory submissions, reimbursement dossiers, and market access activities.

  • Monitor competitor activity and scientific developments relevant to the therapeutic areas of focus.

  • Ensure that medical information requests are addressed in a timely and compliant manner, in collaboration with pharmacovigilance and safety teams.

  • Travel within the Benelux region to engage with stakeholders and support field medical activities.

Candidate Profile

  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc) in a health-related discipline.

  • Background in Dermatology, Immunology, or Allergology is highly preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

  • Strong scientific communication and medical writing skills.

  • Experience collaborating with KOLs and leading medical initiatives across cross-functional teams.

  • Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset and strong ethical grounding.

  • Fluent in English and at least one local language (Dutch or French preferred).

  • Willing to travel within the Benelux region as required.

Why Apply?

  • Be part of a company with a strong global presence and a deep commitment to innovation in dermatology.

  • Take on a visible, strategic role in shaping medical affairs across three countries.

  • Work in a collaborative, science-driven environment with a focus on meaningful patient impact.

Interested?
If you're looking for your next challenge in Medical Affairs and meet the qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact: