About Kenvue
Kenvue is a global healthcare company offering iconic brands such as NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S, and BAND‑AID. With over a century of heritage and a focus on science and care, Kenvue empowers teams of 22,000 professionals to deliver innovative products and create positive impact for millions of people.
Position Overview
Director, Medical Affairs EMEA – reports to the Senior Director Medical Affairs, EMEA. The role may be based in Reading, UK or Helsingborg, Sweden with a hybrid work model and up to 20% travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee medical affairs strategies, planning and execution across product development stages, ensuring alignment with company goals, brand strategies and facilitating cross‑functional collaboration.
- Spearhead innovative medical affairs initiatives by integrating scientific insights, real‑world data, and emerging digital health technologies to enhance product positioning, stakeholder engagement and medical communications.
- Build and maintain durable professional relationships with leading HCPs, scientific organizations and policymakers for assigned need states and brands.
- Provide medical leadership, direction and strategy to brand and innovation teams to guide health outcomes and well‑being relevance.
- Champion development and execution of evidence‑generation and communication plans that support regulatory submissions, access strategies and scientific messaging.
- Review, approve and ensure scientific accuracy, compliance and regulatory adherence of all educational, promotional, reporting and communication materials while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
- Lead, mentor and inspire a high‑performing medical affairs team, fostering continuous learning, scientific excellence, innovation, teamwork and risk management.
- Manage budgetary oversight, contract negotiations and vendor relationships to optimize resource utilization and support strategic initiatives.
- Foster collaboration between Medical Affairs and other stakeholder teams to deliver expert medical support for product development, commercialization and successful completion of clinical trials and publication strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant clinical, medical or scientific discipline; higher degree preferred.
- More than 8 years of progressive experience in medical affairs or related healthcare industry roles.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing medical affairs strategies supporting product development and commercialization.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional teams and complex projects.
- In‑depth knowledge of data generation processes, analytics, regulatory requirements and pharmacovigilance practices.
- Experience in budget management, contract negotiation and vendor oversight within a medical affairs context.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Desired Qualifications
- Higher degree and/or professional qualification (Medical, Dental, PhD or Pharmacy).
- Advanced expertise and analytical acumen in a relevant scientific or medical discipline.
- Exceptional ability to translate complex scientific data into compelling narratives for diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset with success in driving innovative medical strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Proficiency in navigating regulatory frameworks and deep understanding of market access dynamics across multiple countries.
- Track record of fostering innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a medical affairs environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills capable of influencing at all organizational levels and fostering collaborative partnerships.
Benefits
- Competitive benefit package.
- Paid company holidays, paid vacation, volunteer time and more.
- Learning & development opportunities.
- Kenvuer Impact Networks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.
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