EMEA Medical Education & Communication Lead

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 45 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Contract: 12 months fixed-term contract

Location: EMEA Region (Lyon, France)

Travel: Approximately 20-30% travel throughout the EMEA region

Join Our Team and Elevate Medical Knowledge & Communication Impact!

Are you a passionate and creative professional with a strong background in medical education and a flair for impactful communication? As our EMEA Medical Education and Communication Lead, you will be at the forefront of shaping how we share critical scientific and medical information, both internally and externally, across the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. You will play a pivotal role in empowering healthcare professionals with the knowledge of our innovative IVD products and ensuring our Medical Affairs voice is clear, consistent, and compelling.

This position reports directly to the Vice President Medical Affairs, EMEA, and is a key member of the regional Medical Affairs leadership team. This role, alongside the EMEA Strategic Study Lead and EMEA Strategy & Functional Excellence Lead, forms the core engine of our Regional Medical Affairs efforts, driving impact for the company and ensuring seamless coordination with our new global Medical Affairs organization.

What will your responsibilities be?

This role is central to developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive medical education and communication strategies and activities across the EMEA region. You will be instrumental in bridging local needs with global strategic imperatives and ensuring high-quality dissemination of medical-scientific information.

Medical Education Strategy & Execution:

• Needs Assessment: Identify and consolidate the educational and training needs for high-quality medical activities within EMEA, collaborating closely with regional and local Medical Affairs teams, Global Medical Education, and leadership.
• Content Development & Curation: Oversee the development and curation of engaging and scientifically accurate medical education content and programs for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and internal teams, in alignment with global strategies and regional needs.
• Training & Development: Coordinate the design and roll-out of medical training initiatives for internal teams (e.g., Clinical Education Managers, Medical Affairs team members) to ensure they possess the necessary scientific, medical, and communication skills for effective HCP interactions. This includes comprehensive onboarding for newcomers.
• Program Implementation: Lead the regional implementation of medical education activities targeting HCPs, ensuring strategic alignment and measurable impact.
• Impact Measurement: Develop and deploy robust tools and metrics (e.g., dashboards, qualitative/quantitative assessments) to measure the effectiveness and impact of medical education and training activities.

Medical Communication Strategy & Dissemination:

• Communication Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive medical communication plans for key scientific data, product value propositions, and Medical Affairs initiatives across the EMEA region, targeting both internal and external audiences.
• Content Creation: Lead the creation and adaptation of diverse medical communication materials, including scientific presentations, summaries, FAQs, digital content, and publications, ensuring scientific accuracy, consistency, and adherence to compliance guidelines.
• Channel Management: Identify and leverage appropriate communication channels (e.g., digital platforms, scientific meetings, internal portals) for effective dissemination of medical information.
• Value Articulation: Proactively communicate the value and impact of Medical Affairs activities, both internally across the organization and externally to relevant stakeholders.
• KOL & Society Engagement (Communication Focus): Contribute to the strategic engagement of scientific and medical societies, Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and experts, focusing on the effective communication of scientific and medical data through various forums.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Alignment:

• Collaborate closely with Global medical Education and Communication, Marketing Communication, and other relevant functions to ensure consistent messaging and synergistic efforts.
• Coordinate the presence and scientific communication strategy of the company at regional and national scientific meetings, in partnership with Marketing.

• Ensure all medical education and communication activities adhere strictly to company policies, ethical guidelines, and relevant regulations. Define priorities, establish and respect budget.

• Work seamlessly with the EMEA Evidence Generation Lead and EMEA Strategy & Functional Excellence Lead to ensure integrated medical affairs planning and execution.

Who are you?

We are looking for a highly dynamic, strategic, and creative individual with a strong foundation in medical affairs, a passion for education, and exceptional communication capabilities.

Education & Experience:

• Higher education degree (e.g., Master’s, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in Healthcare, Life Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Education, Medical Communications, or a related function within the IVD, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional Communication & Presentation: Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, with a proven ability to distill complex scientific information into clear, concise, and compelling messages for diverse audiences. Experience in medical writing is essential.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute comprehensive medical education and communication strategies that align with business objectives and address stakeholder needs.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, organize, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Digital Acumen: Demonstrated knowledge and interest in innovative learning approaches and digital communication technologies (e.g., e-learning platforms, virtual events, content management systems).
• Collaboration & Influence: Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams, leading by influence and fostering a cooperative environment.
• Proactive & Solution-Oriented: A self-starter with a proactive attitude, capable of taking initiative, identifying challenges, and proposing effective solutions.
• Business Acumen: Solid understanding of the healthcare landscape and business environment, with the capacity to analyze data and communicate insights effectively.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. Fluency in an additional major European language is a strong asset.

IVD Knowledge:

• Familiarity with in vitro diagnostics, infectious disease diagnosis, treatment, and/or clinical microbiology or methods is a strong plus.

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.