At Regeneron, we believe that when the right idea finds the right team, powerful change is possible. As we work across our growing network to invent, develop and commercialize life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases, we’re establishing new ways to think about science, manufacturing and commercialization.
We are looking for an Associate Director, Medical Communications to bring high-quality medical information and scientific communications to healthcare professionals, patients, and internal partners across Switzerland & the Nordic hub.
In this role, you’ll shape and maintain audience-appropriate medical response documents and scientific Q&As, provide medical/scientific review of materials, and deliver communication strategies aligned with global medical direction. If you enjoy connecting science to real-world decisions—while keeping quality, compliance, and clarity at the center—this is a meaningful place to grow your impact.
Associate Director, Medical Communications - Basel, Switzerland
A Typical Day may include:
- Developing and updating standard medical response documents / Q&As and custom response documents
- Guiding MedicaI Information call center colleagues on inquiries and response quality
- Reviewing promotional and medical materials for scientific accuracy and compliance
- Preparing country-specific analytics from case trends and call volumes
- Partnering with Medical Director, Field Medical, and Global Comms teams
- Driving congress communication opportunities, scientific communications strategy at local level and contributing to the above countries strategy, supporting booth medical information
- Keeping inspection-ready records to support audits and health authority reviews
This role may be for you if:
- You enjoy translating complex science for diverse audiences
- You like owning content end-to-end, from creation through maintenance to delivery
- You feel confident advising others on medical information inquiry management
- You are comfortable balancing several communication assets and priorities at once
- You value strong governance, quality processes, audit readiness, and documentation
- You enjoy spotting scientific communication opportunities, including at congresses
- You are agile, collaborative and love to connect with colleagues at the local, regional and global level located in different time zones
To be considered
A PhD, MD, or PharmD is required, along with 5+ years of Medical Communications experience including at least 3 years in Medical Information, and 5+ years in biotech/pharma (Medical Affairs, Clinical R&D, or related fields). You’ll also need an advanced understanding of Switzerland’s healthcare regulatory environment relevant to medical practice and the pharmaceutical industry, plus strong knowledge of European medical information/scientific communications requirements (with a focus on Swissmedic and Nordic countries). Preferred qualifications include proficiency in English and at least one of German, French, or Italian, as well as depth in medical communication strategy, congress strategy, scientific content development, and medical education.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.
Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.
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