
Global Lead, Medical Affairs Operations and Excellence
Merz Therapeutics
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Frankfurt am Main • Germany
Visit company websiteExplore more
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and implement strategies for operational excellence in alignment with the GMA vision
- Lead and develop the GMA Operations & Excellence team
- Optimize processes, workflows, and systems (e.g., Veeva MedInq, PromoMats)
- Drive digitalization and omnichannel projects as well as medical information services
- Design and deliver B2B training and establish a unified GMA training framework
- Ensure compliance, quality management, and audit readiness
- Maintain close collaboration with internal and external partners and with members of the GMA leadership team
Requirements
- University degree in healthcare, life sciences, engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in operational excellence and process improvement within the pharmaceutical industry
- Experience in Medical Affairs (ideally at a global level) and in leading teams
- Strong project management and IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- High intercultural competence, strong team spirit, and a proactive, goal-oriented approach
- Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 30%)
- Excellent English skills (fluent written and spoken)
Benefits
- Personalized career development in a meaningful role: you help improve patients' quality of life
- Hybrid working model (50% on-site) enabling a good work–life balance
- Attractive location with good transport connections, modern workspaces, and an on-site company cafeteria
- Global family-owned company with flat hierarchies and an open, respectful corporate culture
- Competitive compensation with comprehensive social benefits
- Range of employer-supported benefits such as WellPass, Deutschland-Ticket, Corporate Benefits, JobBike, etc.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
operational excellenceprocess improvementproject managementdigitalizationB2B trainingquality managementaudit readinessmedical information services
Soft Skills
intercultural competenceteam spiritproactive approachgoal-oriented