Medical Advisor

Medical Advisor, Rescue Therapy

Location: Switzerland (Field-based)

Department: Medical

Job type: Permanent

Reports to: LCM Medical Director

Join us and make a difference when it matters most!

At Mundipharma, we are deeply committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare through scientific excellence and innovation. We foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. Our mission is to support healthcare professionals with credible scientific insights and contribute to better patient care globally.

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. You also contribute to cross-functional collaboration, including input into promotional materials from a medical and compliance perspective, while ensuring full alignment with regulatory and ethical standards.

This is a field-based role with frequent travel across Switzerland (typically 80% of time), including regular visits to hospitals, clinics, and academic institutions. Work schedule may require flexibility to accommodate stakeholder availability (e.g. early morning or evening engagements, congress participation).

Role and Responsibilities

KEE Engagement

Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) and healthcare professionals, professional scientific societies

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 Support

Identify opportunities for potential 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

Serves 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, this responsibility may include cross-country activities, e.g. Swiss or Austrian materials and activities

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 (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, or related field)

Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) preferred.

Medical degree is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Medical Advisor within the pharmaceutical industry.

Experience in substitution / rescue therapy is highly desirable.

Knowledge and 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.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company committed to bringing innovative treatments to patients and supporting healthcare professionals through scientific excellence. With a strong focus on integrity, compliance, and patient-centricity, we aim to improve lives and healthcare outcomes across the world.

Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

CH Field Based/Remote Job Posting Date:

2026-05-13 Job Type:

Permanent