Director, Medical Affairs - Rare Diseases
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Build our future together:
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Director, Medical Affairs, Rare Diseases - Europe to join our Medical Affairs team. In this hybrid role, you will lead medical strategy and scientific engagement across investigational and approved therapies in rare diseases. Working closely with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, HEOR, Medical Operations, Publications and Statistics, you will drive evidence generation, build scientific partnerships and translate external insights into strategic recommendations supporting patient needs and medical excellence.
When & where:
Munich (Hybrid)
Discover your role:
Lead medical strategies and tactical plans across assigned rare disease assets and therapeutic areas.
Provide scientific and medical leadership throughout pre-launch, launch and post-launch phases.
Establish scientific partnerships with healthcare professionals, researchers, advocacy organisations, payers and other external stakeholders.
Drive evidence generation through Medical Affairs studies, data analysis, publications and scientific communication plans.
Translate clinical and country insights into recommendations supporting medical strategy, patient access and value demonstration.
Manage complex priorities, budgets and timelines while maintaining scientific integrity and compliance.
You bring a collaborative, patient-focused approach to scientific leadership and external engagement.
This role requires:
MD, DO, PharmD, PhD or an equivalent advanced scientific or clinical degree.
Minimum 8 years of Medical Affairs experience with increasing responsibility.
Expertise in rare diseases and/or genetic medicine.
Experience leading medical strategy, scientific communications and evidence generation.
Strong understanding of drug development and lifecycle management.
Fluency in English and willingness to travel nationally and internationally approximately 30–50%.
Experience in rare genetic diseases, gene therapy, regenerative medicine or rare bone, muscle or cardiovascular disorders preferred.
Product launch, clinical trial, publication or field Medical Affairs leadership experience preferred.
Multi-country experience and additional languages preferred.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/ . For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
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For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.
Salary Range (annually)
€125,250.00 - €208,750.00
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