Lead Medical Specialist, Epilepsy

Lead Medical Specialist, Epilepsy

Are you a passionate expert in epilepsy with a strong background in clinical drug development and/or clinical and research experience from Academia? Your experience might be just what we’re looking for.

Join our global team at Lundbeck as a Chief or Lead Medical Specialist, Epilepsy and make a significant impact in the field of neurology disorders. In this role, you will oversee clinical drug development (phase IB-IV) and provide scientific support to clinical trials and other clinical development activities. You will act as a key member of our Trial Management Team and Clinical Focus Team, contributing to the planning and execution of clinical trials to current scientific, ethical, practical, and regulatory standards.

Your new role

As a Lead Medical Specialist, Epilepsy at Lundbeck, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing clinical drug development and providing scientific support to clinical trials within the therapeutic area of epilepsy. You will act as a Clinical Trial Lead and Medical Expert for clinical trials, contributing to the planning and execution of innovative clinical development programs. The role also holds the potential for acting as Clinical Lead, depending on qualifications and portfolio needs. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with internal and external partners, including scientific experts and regulatory bodies, ensuring your work has a worldwide impact and a significant internal footprint. At Lundbeck, you will continuously enhance your expertise in neurology disorders through professional growth opportunities, such as attending courses, congresses, and symposia. Join our dedicated team and be part of groundbreaking projects that make a difference in epilepsy research.

Your future team

The Therapeutic Area department at Lundbeck is a part of Global Clinical Development that reports into our Research and Development business area. You will join our team of highly scientifically skilled colleagues who take pride in driving innovative clinical trials and development programs across many different therapeutic areas. Our culture is characterized by curiosity, accountability, and adaptability, fostering a collaborative environment where we work in a matrix organization. We are committed to continuous learning and professional growth, ensuring that our work has a meaningful impact on global epilepsy research.

The position is based in Valby.

What you bring to the team

• A Medical Doctor (MD) degree and post-graduate clinical training and practice focusing on neurology/ epilepsy or related therapeutic areas.
• A PhD degree and/ or significant research experience within a relevant field is considered an advantage.
• Clinical development experience from the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry or academia is considered an advantage.
• Strong skills in presenting clinical data at scientific and clinical internal and external events and meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization.
• Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Accountability and adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal and external partners.

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion.

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!

Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.

Applications must be received by 31st of May 2025.

The position might be elevated to Chief Medical Specialist level, as suitable candidate will be selected.

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com, LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

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