Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG (OEKG)Medical Systems

Type of employment:

Permanent employment

Function:

Medical Affairs

Location:

Hamburg

Reference Number:

80043238-24072024

Website:

https://www.olympus-europa.com

The Global Lead Medical Affairs - Gastroenterology (GLMAG) is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with expertise in endoscopy and a strong clinical practice background. This role combines deep knowledge in Gastroenterology, medical affairs, and leadership to provide expert guidance to the Gastroenterology business. Key responsibilities include leading medical strategy development, supporting the global leadership team, and integrating diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to improve patient access and clinical outcomes. The GLMAG will engage with global stakeholders, such as physicians, payors, and health systems, while ensuring the perspectives of both patients and providers are central to the decision-making process. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, hands-on operational involvement, and strong teamwork, with the ability to influence in matrixed environments. A humble and inquisitive approach, along with servant leadership skills, is essential for success in this role.

Your Responsibilities

Provide medical insights for Gastroenterology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives through internal/external engagements
Subject matter expert in applied medicine within Gastroenterology, covering the entire product lifecycle
Support clinical investigations: Collaborate with Clinical Affairs to develop study designs, provide therapeutic expertise
Contribute to clinical evaluations: Support the Clinical Evaluation team with literature strategy, data appraisal, and regulatory reports
Enhance patient care coordination across conditions, providers, and settings to improve safety, effectiveness, and equity
Support health economics research for market access, including reimbursement and coding strategies
Provide insights on patient care pathways, scientific communication, and publication strategies
Advocate for Gastroenterology business needs in MSA strategy, SOPs, training, and infrastructure
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Engage with teams like Medical Safety, Infection Control, Legal, Finance, HR, etc
Contribute to promotional material reviews: Provide clinical insights to ensure alignment with current medical practice
Provide medical/scientific input to Business Development, R&D, and marketing strategies
Guide digital product design: Offer expertise in the medical implications for digital solutions and acquisitions

Your qualification

Medical Doctor (MD) degree with several years of demonstrated independent clinical practice experience
Gastroenterology Fellowship Trained and Board Certified is a must-have
Additional advanced degrees (PhD, MS, MBA, MPH) desired
Active participation in a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program and active medical license are given
10-12+ years of experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical/medical device industry, with expertise in medical affairs, medical strategy, and regulatory processes
Deep knowledge of Gastroenterology and global medical affairs, clinical evidence development, and healthcare systems
Proven success in product support and providing strategic insights for commercialization plans
Experience executing medical/scientific plans addressing stakeholder needs and clinical practice on a global scale
Ability to understand evolving market access and healthcare issues
Experience working in matrixed organizations, collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Strong ability to synthesize complex data and communicate strategically
Experience working with global cross-functional teams and understanding cultural differences
Leadership experience in hiring, nurturing, and retaining diverse teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, further languages are a plus
Flexible schedule to work across multiple time zones (EST, CET, JST)
Domestic and international travel 40-50%, including weekend and evening travel as needed

Your benefits

Flexible working hours, remote work possible (up to 60%)
30 days of holidays per year (Germany)
Modern office and an inspiring working environment (Hamburg)
Employee restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized) (Hamburg)
Company sport groups and an inhouse company gym (Hamburg)
Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well-being (Germany)
A comprehensive company pension scheme (Germany)
Company medical officer and vaccination offers (Germany)
Childcare through our ‘Buttje&Deern’ partner (Hamburg)
Bike leasing (Germany)

About Olympus About Olympus
At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.
For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.
For more information, visit
www.olympus-europa.com
and follow our LinkedIn account: linkedin.com/company/OlympusMedEMEA.

Further information: About Olympus
At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.
For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.
For more information, visit
www.olympus-europa.com
and follow our LinkedIn account: linkedin.com/company/OlympusMedEMEA.

Your future inclusive workplace awaits
We value the diversity of individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles, and prioritize inclusion and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish.
We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

More reasons to join our team

Global Lead Medical Affairs Gastroenterology (m/f/d)