Medical Affairs Apprentice - Rare Metabolic and Dermato-Oncology Diseases

Job Purpose

The Medical Affairs Apprentice will support the Global Medical Affairs Leads responsible for Rare Metabolic and Dermato-Oncology Diseases. The role provides exposure to a broad range of global medical affairs activities, including medical information, scientific communications, medical review of materials, investigator-initiated studies (IIS), collaborative research initiatives, advisory boards, and scientific events.

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within an international Medical Affairs environment while contributing to activities that support patient care and scientific advancement in rare diseases.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Medical Information capabilities for the Rare Metabolic and Dermato-Oncology portfolio.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate, balanced, compliant, and timely responses to Medical Information requests.
• Support the creation and maintenance of scientific resources, including standard response documents, FAQs, and product knowledge databases.
• Participate in the medical review process for promotional and non-promotional materials to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Support the management of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), collaborative research projects, and expanded access/compassionate use programs.
• Assist in the planning and execution of scientific meetings, advisory boards, symposia, and educational events, including expert identification, content development, and logistical coordination.
• Contribute to RRD's presence at major scientific congresses and conferences through booth support, literature surveillance, and congress reporting.
• Conduct literature reviews and scientific landscape analyses to support medical strategy and evidence generation activities.
• Assist with the implementation of Medical Affairs policies, SOPs, and work instructions to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to support Medical Affairs objectives.
• Participate in additional projects and activities as required.

Required Education

• Currently pursuing or holding an advanced scientific degree (Masters, PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent).

Required Skills and Experience

• Interest in rare diseases.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to critically evaluate, interpret, and communicate complex scientific and clinical information.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Required Behaviours and Competencies

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to global Medical Affairs activities in a leading rare diseases company.
• Experience working with international experts, healthcare professionals, and cross-functional teams.
• Opportunities to contribute to scientific communications, evidence generation, and medical education initiatives.
• Development of strategic, scientific, and project management skills within a highly specialized therapeutic area.

• The apprentice will work under the supervision of experienced Global Medical Affairs professionals and will receive structured training and mentoring throughout the apprenticeship.

Required Languages

• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage.

Travel required in %

• Location: Puteaux, Hauts-de-Seine (92), France (La Défense station)
• Contract Type: Apprenticeship
• Start Date: September/October 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Compensation: In accordance with the applicable apprenticeship scale
• Benefits:
• 50% reimbursement of public transportation costs
• Lunch vouchers (€10 per voucher, with €4.5 contributed by the apprentice)
• Hybrid working model with up to 2 days of remote work per week

• Travel requirements : Occasional trips to seminar or congress accross France or Europe can happen.