Medical Affairs
Medical Affairs a unique and highly dynamic role that consists of bridging the communication gap between the medical professionals and the companies that populate the life sciences. The life sciences, being as intricate, complex, and as highly regulated as they are, must be able to flourish through clear and effective communication – it’s the only way to ensure that new devices are compliant and processes are safe and effective throughout the entire manufacturing cycle – from startup to close out.
What does this kind of role entail exactly? Here are some of the main responsibilities undertaken by medical affairs experts on a daily basis.
•Articulating scientific knowledge to the relevant parties
•liaising with external clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to share ideas and progress
•Writing reports
•Managing PR
•Supporting the commercial side of the business, acting as the face of the company in some contexts
Successfully managing the many relationships that populate the life sciences is an incredible skill, and one that should not be underestimated by any business looking to get ahead in what is undoubtably a highly complex field. The clear and effective communication of science is a critical piece of the puzzle. Without it, meaningful progression and discovery is not possible. It’s the role of the medical affairs specialist to ensure that this happens, and they need a deep knowledge of the wider industry, as well as the product and company they’re representing to do their job.
It can be difficult to recruit for medical affairs jobs when you’re tight on time, and since the role is inherently outward-facing, successful brand protection and promotion depends on getting it right.
This is where turning to a third-party life sciences recruitment agency like BioTalent can make the world of difference. At BioTalent, we have the tools, the people, and the passion to ensure that you get your recruitment done right the first time. We have a wealth of experience in recruiting medical affairs professionals for companies all over the world, and we know how to pinpoint the right talent for the job, no matter how complex your needs.
Just let us know what you need, and we can reach out to our vast talent network to find someone who can hit the ground running. Whether you’re hiring directors, assistants or anybody in between, we have you covered. If you have questions about our team or our process, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.
If you happen to be on the other side of the hiring fence and you’re looking for a new medical affairs job of your own, then we can match you up with an opportunity that enables you to thrive. We always put our candidates in supportive, high-growth environments with a positive company culture – we’re passionate about people, and we approach the hiring process with a DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging methodology to ensure that we make the kind of impact that everyone benefits from.
Life Sciences in Berlin
Beautiful Berlin is Europe’s cultural jewel. It’s home to a myriad of astonishing sights, galleries, museums, profoundly thought-provoking memorials, the Reichstag, week-long parties, and a booming life sciences scene. Berlin is a truly unique city – it emanates creativity, not only in the life sciences space, but in the arts too, representing a beautiful, inimitable synergy, as seen regularly in the world-renowned Art Laboratory Berlin.
Berlin is one of the world’s leading life science clusters, boasting a huge number of highly advanced educational institutes, robust biotech, pharmacutical and medtech ecosystems. These are the systems that support over 500 companies in the life sciences space. The world-famous HealthCapital was founded back in 1996, and since then, the cluster has become a launching pad for countless life sciences startups, representing boundless opportunity for progression within the sector.
According to Refire Online, Berlin’s life science real estate transaction value alone was worth 634 million euros between 2017 and 2021. Moreover, there’s a thriving medtech presence that’s home to many of the world’s most impactful biotech and medtech companies, including Klara and Amboss.
With over 70 independent research institutes, hundreds of top-ranked research initiatives, and plenty of international science conferences, Germany’s capital acts as hotspot for discovery and innovation in what is undoubtably one of the most impactful fields of modern research.
The past few years have been incredibly testing for organisations everywhere. The pandemic shone a spotlight in on the life sciences, (particularly healthcare science) unveiling their critical importance to a much wider audience. Berlin’s life sciences industry proved to be robust, ultimately helping produce one of the major vaccines at a time of unprecedented turmoil. If you’re hoping to get ahead in Berlin’s life sciences industry, now is the perfect time to start building the teams of the future.
At BioTalent, our specialist recruitment consultants take a knowledge-based approach to finding you the perfect candidate. Our deep understanding of the various markets within the industry, combined with our passion for people and our DEIB-led (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) methodology enables us to get your life science jobs filled by the best talent around.
Our expansive (and exclusive) talent network grants us access to a wider range of candidates, effectively increasing your chances of finding the ideal addition to your team. We’re more than just a Berlin recruitment agency – we have a global presence with 6 locations (Berlin, London, Manchester, Dublin, Zug, Los Angeles, and Boston) and a fast-growing workforce.
Our mission is to build diversity, create inclusion and encourage workplace innovation – the life sciences represent the perfect opportunity to make a real impact as we continue our journey. If you want to get involved, don’t hesitate to reach out today, we’d love to get to know you.
Diverse workforces will be essential in the battle to combat tomorrow’s problems. Gen Z is now the most diverse and populous generation in the history of the world, (New York Post) they are the clients and the employees of tomorrow, and diversity of thought will be required to meet their needs.