Director of Medical Affairs

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Freelance Medical Affairs Director to lead and support medical affairs activities for our UK operations. In this role you will need to play a key leadership role in shaping scientific strategy, managing external relationships, and ensuring medical governance for products across their lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesLead UK Medical Affairs strategy and execution across designated therapeutic areasOversee development and delivery of medical plans aligned with corporate and product strategyLead external engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and advisory boardsEnsure compliance with ABPI Code of Practice and relevant regulatory frameworksOversee review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials (via copy approval processes)Provide medical input for HTA submissions, pricing and reimbursement discussionsSupport clinical development and real-world evidence (RWE) activities as neededManage freelance MSLs, medical writers, or other contract staff if applicableQualifications & ExperienceMedical degree (MD, MBBS) or PhD in a relevant life science disciplineMinimum 8–10 years' experience in Medical Affairs roles, ideally within the UK pharma or biotech sectorStrong knowledge of UK pharmaceutical regulations and ABPI CodeDemonstrated ability to lead medical strategy and stakeholder engagementExperience working in freelance, consulting, or contract medical roles desirableWide experience across multiple therapeutic areas.Skills & CompetenciesStrategic thinker with hands-on execution abilityExcellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skillsAble to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, matrixed environmentComfortable managing both high-level strategy and operational detailsABPI Final Signatory status (preferred or required, depending on need)

Created: 2025-07-24