Executive Director, International Medical Affairs, Rheumatology

Salary Range: CHF184,800.00 - CHF343,200.00   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Basel, Switzerland Relocation Support: Yes Ready to shape the future of Rheumatology and influence how innovative medicines reach patients across international markets? As the Executive Director, International Medical Affairs, Rheumatology, you will lead the international medical strategy across the Rheumatology portfolio, spanning pipeline, pre-launch, launch, lifecycle management, and in-market assets. You will lead and develop the International Medical Affairs Rheumatology team, ensuring priority market needs are reflected in Global and Development strategies while shaping evidence generation, launch readiness, scientific engagement, Field Medical strategy, medical education, publications, and Medical Expert engagement. Working closely with International Commercial, Value & Access, Global Medical Affairs, Development, and regional and country teams, you will help ensure the right evidence and medical capabilities are in place to support clinical adoption, patient access, and meaningful impact across international markets. Reporting to the Head International Medical Affairs Immunology, you will serve as a senior medical leader and strategic partner, helping shape the future of Rheumatology across international markets.   Job Description Key Responsibilities: • Lead, develop, and inspire the International Medical Affairs Rheumatology team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture. • Define and drive the international medical strategy across pipeline, pre-launch, launch, and in-market Rheumatology assets. • Represent International Medical Affairs Rheumatology in senior cross-functional leadership and governance forums. • Shape Integrated Evidence Plans to address priority market needs and support patient access and clinical adoption. • Lead international medical launch readiness and execution, equipping priority markets for successful launches and new indications. • Drive scientific engagement strategies spanning Field Medical, medical education, publications, and Medical Expert network development. • Build strategic relationships with international thought leaders, medical societies, and key external Rheumatology stakeholders. • Translate medical insights from international markets into strategic recommendations for Global Medical Affairs, Development, and Commercial teams. • Partner with International Commercial and Value & Access leaders to shape integrated brand, evidence, and access strategies. • Lead resource and budget prioritization while ensuring compliant, timely, and high-quality execution of International Medical Affairs activities. Essential Requirements: • Doctorate-level degree (MD, PhD, or PharmD) in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, or a related discipline. • 10+ years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including significant international or global above-country experience. • Strong experience across the product lifecycle, including pipeline, pre-launch, launch, and established in-market assets. • Deep understanding of international healthcare systems and key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, medical societies, guideline committees, and payers. • Proven experience developing and executing international medical strategies, evidence generation plans, and scientific engagement initiatives. • Previous people leadership experience, with a track record of developing and inspiring high-performing Medical Affairs teams. • Strong matrix leadership and influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to partner effectively across functions, markets, and global teams. • Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken. De