Job description
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally . Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.
At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands , our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
As a globally certified B Corp company, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com . Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands About the Role We are looking for a strategic and science-driven ASEA Geo-Expansion Medical Lead to drive medical strategy across ASEA markets for new product expansion.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring scientific excellence, compliance, and unlocking growth through evidence-based innovation. Mission & Tasks Zone Medical Lead for ASEA countries: Lead and manage medical strategy and objectives for assigned new Geo-expansion brands Evaluate and define a portfolio approach for science value creation.
Ensure clear priorities are defined in alignment with Science Affairs vision and priorities. Promote scientific innovation opportunities through proactive cross- functional contribution that align with brand direction. Country Medical Lead for ASEA: Accountable for Zone Geo-expansion medical strategy, claims and HCP strategy for New products s planned to be available in the ASEA.
Responsible to interact with all the appropriate stakeholders to ensure compliance according to Zone Geo expansion and global requirements and Opella policies. Ensure medical environment and requirements are well understood and considered in New products business strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Provides strategic medical support to the scientific affairs team for Opella business Act as the primary contact for medical governance requirements within Opella ASEA. Provides New products related medical inputs for assigned Opella brands, activities as well as Zone Geo expansion ASEA brands and activities Delivers Provides medical support to the Brand, Innovation and Commercial teams in the recruitment and development of key opinion leaders, advocacy initiatives and medical affairs activities Provides medical expertise to support and enhance claims generation and substantiation, ensuring scientific credibility and brand relevance Develops Science content and training for assigned brands as well as Zone Geo expansion adaptation to lead training for commercial team (train the trainer concept) Acts as the Medical Information lead for the Opella ASEA and the backup Medical Information Lead for Singapore.
Provides medical support to Quality Assurance, in ensuring patient safety Supports Regulatory Affairs in scientific requirements Reviews and approves promotional and scientific materials Evaluate & define a brand approach for Science value creation (Science Formula), and creation of HCP strategy with clear priorities defined and aligned with brand strategy for assigned brands Ensure delivery of medical commitments at a Zone level by clearly defining the desired outcome(s) from prioritized activities defined in medical strategies, and define operational milestones to deliver on these medical commitments Promote scientific innovation opportunities across our portfolio through proactive cross- functional contribution to global strategic medical brand plans or developing ASEA Science plans (Science Formula) that align with ASEA brand and country overall strategy.
Key medical information (MI) management activities: create and maintain response documents, assess customer needs and provide effective solutions through regular data analysis, generate metrics, reports, dashboards and insights, oversee and train front-line MI Vendor, conduct quality checks Partner with R&D, Consumer Evidence and Global/AMEA/ASEA medical to address strategic data gaps Ensure Opella ASEA Medical governance is implemented and ensure company/ industry standards are maintained at all the times Ensure compliance to Zone legislative requirements and proactive champion the compliance agenda with the business by upholding Opella Internal Standards Complete in timely manner audit and inspection observations in close interaction with Global/local expansion Functions.
ABOUT YOU
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine (PharmD / MD / PhD preferred) 8–10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs / Scientific Affairs (FMCG, Pharma, or Consumer Health) Strong experience in: Medical strategy & claims development / Product launch or geo-expansion / HCP engagement & stakeholder management Good understanding of: GxP and medical governance AND Regulatory and compliance requirements in ASEA markets Proven regional experience across ASEA markets (e.
g., managing multi-country scope, working with diverse regulatory environments) Proven ability to work in a matrix, cross-functional and regional environment Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills Agile, proactive, and innovation-driven mindset. Why us? At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity.
This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. We Are Challengers. We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.