Medical Advisor – Skin

Karo Healthcare

. Act as the global medical expert and Medical Affairs lead for Karo’s Skin Health portfolio, supporting brands including ACO, Miniderm, Canoderm, Decubal, E45, Biodermal, Iwostin and Emolium.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeStockholm • SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs and clinical research within the dermatology and skin health sectors, with strong capabilities in scientific communication, evidence generation, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in medical writing and translating complex scientific data into actionable business insights.

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Medical Affairs ExpertiseClinical Research ExperienceDermatology KnowledgeMedical Writing SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Study DesignEvidence GenerationScientific CommunicationLiterature AppraisalMedical GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceBenefit-Risk AssessmentPublication StandardsProject ManagementKPI Management

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsFacilitation SkillsRelationship BuildingClear CommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

MSc in PharmacyMDPhD

Industry Keywords

DermocosmeticsConsumer HealthcareFMCGAtopic DermatitisEmollientsSensitive SkinHealthcare ProfessionalsClinical OperationsScientific DisseminationAdvisory Boards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the global medical expert and Medical Affairs lead for Karo’s Skin Health portfolio, supporting brands including ACO, Miniderm, Canoderm, Decubal, E45, Biodermal, Iwostin and Emolium.
Provide medical and scientific input into global category, portfolio, brand, innovation and lifecycle strategies.
Translate clinical evidence, scientific insights and healthcare professional perspectives into clear recommendations and business decisions.
Identify evidence gaps and develop medical evidence plans aligned with portfolio priorities, claims, lifecycle opportunities and HCP needs.
Lead or medically oversee clinical research, Phase IV studies, real-world evidence, registries and observational studies in collaboration with Clinical Operations and cross-functional teams.
Contribute to study concepts, protocols, endpoints, investigator engagement, interpretation, publication planning and scientific dissemination.
Build relationships with healthcare professionals, scientific experts, key opinion leaders, patient organisations and academic or clinical centres.
Plan and deliver advisory boards, expert forums, symposia and other scientific exchange activities.
Represent Karo Healthcare at relevant congresses and external forums, turning emerging science into actionable portfolio insights.
Prepare and approve medical assessments, literature reviews, scientific rationales, benefit-risk assessments and other medical writing deliverables.
Review promotional and non-promotional materials for scientific accuracy, balance, substantiation and compliance with approved claims.
Support Medical Information with complex queries and escalations, and deliver medical and brand training to internal teams.
Partner with Global Category & Portfolio, Innovation & Development, Regulatory, Safety, Quality, Commercial and local market teams.
Set medical priorities, milestones and KPIs, manage assigned projects and budgets, and escalate material evidence, compliance, safety or reputational risks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced academic degree in life sciences, such as an MSc in Pharmacy, MD, PhD or another relevant scientific qualification.
Experience in Medical Affairs, clinical research, pharmaceutical medicine, dermocosmetics or a related role within the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare or FMCG industry.
Experience in dermatology, skin health, emollients, dry or sensitive skin, atopic dermatitis or adjacent areas.
Strong understanding of Medical Affairs, scientific communication, evidence generation and medical governance.
Practical knowledge of clinical study design, research methods, literature appraisal, real-world evidence and publication standards.
Ability to assess scientific substantiation for product benefits and claims across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics and consumer healthcare products.
Excellent medical writing, presentation, facilitation and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to translate complex science into clear, credible recommendations for both scientific and business audiences.
Fluent written and spoken English; additional European languages are an advantage.
Ability to undertake international travel for congresses, expert engagement activities, clinical studies, and collaboration with colleagues and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage.
Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions.
Flexible schedule and life-work balance.
Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry.
Very positive work environment in an international and motivated team.
Start-up spirit while being part of a large international organisation with strong values.
Diverse & Inclusive environment.