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Director, Medical Affairs EMEA
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Europe
Experience
Lead / principal · Not stated
Level inferred from job title
Job description
Director, Medical Affairs EMEA serving as a key scientific and medical expert for the EMEA region, partnering with cross-functional teams to support product launches, reimbursement initiatives, and market expansion. The role drives evidence generation and medical engagement strategies across EMEA.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time
- Work mode
- Remote · Europe
- Languages
- English – fluent, German
What you'll do
- Develop and execute the regional Medical Affairs strategy to support commercial launches, market development, and long-term growth across EMEA.
- Lead evidence generation initiatives that support regulatory approvals, reimbursement, market access, healthcare decision-making, and product adoption.
- Partner closely with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial Excellence, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure strong alignment between scientific, clinical, and business objectives.
- Build and strengthen relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare providers, researchers, professional societies, and academic institutions across the region.
- Deliver scientific presentations at conferences, advisory boards, webinars, and customer-facing events, demonstrating the clinical value of Tandem technologies.
- Provide medical and clinical expertise to support field teams, distributor partners, and healthcare professionals regarding Tandem products and diabetes technology.
- Collaborate with regulatory and clinical teams to translate scientific evidence into materials supporting regulatory submissions, reimbursement discussions, and market access activities.
- Establish and support regional advisory boards and scientific exchange programs to gather insights on clinical evidence, product performance, and future opportunities.
- Monitor emerging clinical data, market trends, and scientific developments to help shape future strategy and maintain Tandem's leadership position in diabetes technology.
- Partner with international investigators on research initiatives designed to generate meaningful evidence and support future market needs.
What we're looking for
- Significant Medical Affairs leadership experience within the medical device, MedTech, or pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong understanding of European medical device regulations, including EU MDR and CE Mark requirements.
- Experience supporting market launches, reimbursement, market access, or expansion activities across multiple EMEA countries.
- Expertise in evidence generation strategies, health technology assessment (HTA), payer evidence requirements, and reimbursement pathways.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
- Experience engaging healthcare professionals, investigators, and scientific thought leaders across international markets.
- Fluency in English and proficiency in at least one additional European language. German is particularly valued.
Nice to have
- An advanced degree such as an MS, MBA, PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent scientific, clinical, or business qualification.
- Clinical licensure such as MD, RN, RD, NP, or another healthcare credential.
- Experience developing and leading Medical Affairs teams in an international environment.
- Experience supporting diabetes technologies, digital health solutions, or other complex medical device portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of scientific research methods, biostatistics, and clinical evidence interpretation.
- Proven success influencing strategic decisions through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience working within multinational organizations navigating diverse healthcare systems and reimbursement environments across EMEA.
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About Tandem Diabetes Care
Innovate every day
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery.
Key facts
- diabetes technology
- Manufactures and sells the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology
- Human-centered approach to design, development, and support
- Many team members live with type 1 diabetes or have a loved one impacted by diabetes
What they value
- Innovate every day
- People first
- No-shortcuts