Medical Advisor

Role Summary

As a Medical Advisor, you act as a field-based scientific expert in opioid use disorder and overdose management. You build trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, treatment centers and key external stakeholders across Switzerland through non-promotional scientific exchange. In this role you support medical initiatives that improve patient outcomes and clinical practice, contribute to cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure full alignment with regulatory and ethical standards. The position requires frequent travel across Switzerland (typically 80% of the time) and flexible scheduling to accommodate stakeholders. Responsibilities

KEE Engagement

– Develop and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) and healthcare professionals, and professional scientific societies. Field Scientific Expertise

– Act as a field-based scientific expert in OUD and opioid overdose management, providing high-quality, balanced, and evidence‑based information. Engage with addiction treatment centers, hospitals and community stakeholders to support scientific exchange and shape external engagement strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to advance best clinical practices and effective patient care pathways. Reactive Non‑Promotional Support

– Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific exchange from healthcare professionals and treatment centers; support reactive, non‑promotional meetings in centers, addressing clinical questions and facilitating scientific discussion. Provide accurate and compliant medical information tailored to the needs of healthcare providers. Non‑Promotional Initiatives & Medical Activities

– Support and contribute to non‑promotional initiatives such as Medical education programs, Advisory boards, Scientific workshops and roundtables, Disease awareness initiatives (e.g., OUD, overdose prevention, harm reduction and THN programs). Medical Strategy & Insights Generation

– Generate, analyze and communicate field medical insights to inform medical and cross‑functional strategy; identify unmet medical needs, evidence gaps and opportunities for improving care; contribute to local and regional medical affairs strategies, planning and execution. Evidence Generation & Research

– Identify opportunities for investigator‑initiated trials (IIT) and real‑world evidence generation; support feasibility assessments and site identification; facilitate scientific collaboration in clinical and observational research. Scientific Knowledge and Communication

– Serve as a recognized subject‑matter authority, integrating deep therapeutic, clinical and product expertise to shape local medical strategies in opioid agonist treatment therapy and opioid overdose management. Deliver high‑quality scientific presentations to healthcare professionals and stakeholders; support congress activities, symposia and educational events; ensure all communications are non‑promotional, accurate and compliant. Cross‑functional collaboration

– Work closely with Market Access, Commercial, Clinical and Regulatory teams; provide scientific input into materials and internal discussions; support lifecycle management and strategic projects where appropriate; review of promotional materials and activities to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance, including cross‑country activities (e.g., Swiss or Austrian materials). Compliance & Ethics

– Ensure strict adherence to local regulations, industry codes and company policies; ensure all activities meet the highest standards of compliance, ethics and scientific integrity; maintain clear separation between medical and promotional activities. Qualifications

Education

– Degree in Life Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy or related field). Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) preferred; medical degree is an advantage. Experience

– Minimum of 5 years as a Medical Advisor within the pharmaceutical industry. Experience in substitution / rescue therapy highly desirable. Knowledge & Skills

– Strong understanding of local Codes of Practice and compliance requirements; excellent networking, communication and presentation skills with a proven track record in scientific exchange. Ability to convey complex scientific information clearly to diverse audiences (e.g., KEEs, HCPs, internal stakeholders). Solid project management and organisational skills. High‑quality preparation and delivery of scientific presentations and materials. Effective cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management. High level of personal accountability, self‑motivation and agility. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships. Flexible, team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a field‑based role. Fluency in English (written and spoken) and strong proficiency in both French and German (written and spoken). What we offer in return

Competitive benefits package. Opportunities to contribute to meaningful scientific advancement and patient care. A collaborative, inclusive and high‑performance culture. Continuous professional development and learning opportunities. Diversity and Inclusion

At Mundipharma, we are committed to ensuring fair and inclusive recruitment processes that reflect the diversity of our global communities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organisation and help us deliver better outcomes for patients and healthcare systems worldwide. U.S. Equal Opportunity Employer. While based in Switzerland, we welcome qualified applicants from any location as long as they are legally able to work in the country.

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