Head of Medical Affairs - Geneva

To support our continued growth and scientific leadership, we are seeking a Head of Medical Affairs to join our headquarters in Geneva and lead our global Medical Affairs function. Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, you will shape and execute OM Pharma’s Medical Affairs strategy, elevate our global scientific engagement, and inspire a high performing team in a dynamic and agile environment.

Your main responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Medical Affairs team to drive excellence and engagement
• Define and drive implementation of the global Medical Affairs strategic plan in collaboration with the regions
• Ensure optimization roles and responsibilities across the function to support products throughout their lifecycle
• Design and oversee the KOL engagement framework, ensuring structured, effective, and compliant interactions
• Build strong relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals in close collaboration with cross functional teams
• Oversee medical information processes and ensure high quality scientific deliverables
• Provide medical and scientific expertise to support product development, launches, and training initiatives
• Develop and deliver impactful internal and external medical education programs
• Strengthen and expand partnerships with key healthcare organizations worldwide
• Represent Medical Affairs within governance bodies, ensuring a strong medical voice in strategic decisions
• Uphold the highest ethical and compliance standards in all Medical Affairs activities.
• Monitor therapeutic areas and competitive landscape to anticipate strategic opportunities
• Foster a high performance culture within the Medical Affairs team.

Approximately 15% business travel is required.

To carry out this mission, we are looking for a person with the following profile:

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy or related fields (MD, PhD, PharmD, Master). 
• 15 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry. 
• At least 10 years in Medical Affairs, ideally combining affiliate and global experience. 
• Demonstrated people management experience, with strong skills in hiring, developing, and leading teams. 
• Fluency in English (oral and written); French is a strong asset 
• Proficiency in MS Office tools

You are a strategic yet hands on Medical Affairs leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. You thrive in cross functional environments, think pragmatically, act with agility, and consistently seek solutions. You embody our values: entrepreneurship, respect, teamwork, passion, and trust.

If you want to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of science, patient benefit, and innovation — apply today and join OM Pharma!

About Us

OM Pharma is a global Geneva-based biopharmaceutical company. It is a leader in the prevention of recurrent respiratory and urinary tract infections and is also active in the treatment of vascular diseases.
It operates worldwide through a strong network of international partners and invests its profits in R&D to develop microbial derived immunotherapeutic products to treat acute and chronic immunological disorders resulting from inflammation and infections. 
The company strives to improve the quality of life of patients around the world by providing access to better treatment of immunological imbalances.

For more information, visit the website: ompharma.com.