44 Head Of Medical Affairs jobs in the United Kingdom
Head of Medical Affairs - Oncology

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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Since AbbVie's inception in 2013, our oncology organization has double in size around the world with a culture of bold innovation, curiosity and determination for patients. We have teams working in over 70 countries which includes oncology-focused R&D and/or manufacturing facilities
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+ Reporting to the UK Medical Director, leading a team of 26.
+ Based in the offices in Maidenhead (3 days a week) with 2 days flexible working.
+ Highly competitive salary, Car allowance, LTi's, Bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
Overview:
To effectively structure, build and lead the UK Oncology Medical Affairs Department, providing guidance and support to the team in defining critical strategies and executing innovative medical activities that support the therapy area. To inspire and develop a high performing Oncology Medical Affairs team.
To develop strong partnerships with external and internal stakeholders i.e. Healthcare Professionals, members of the Brand Team, Medical Director, Regional and Global Medical Affairs colleagues as well as other internal functions e.g. Site Management and Monitoring, Legal, Finance.
To ensure that the medical affairs role is fully integrated to support the strategy and execution of affiliate business, while being functionally independent.
Key responsibilities include:
+ Build and provide leadership to the UK Oncology Medical Affairs team
+ Lead the UK Oncology Medical Affairs department in defining critical strategies and executing medical activities that support the therapy area.
+ Ensure proactive scientific and clinical input by members of the Medical Division and the Oncology Medical Affairs Department into the Brand teams and key brand initiatives.
+ Assist and advise Brand team members on promotional activities, and ensure compliance with the ABPI Prescription Medicines Code of Practice
+ Respond to Inter-company Code of Practice complaints and liaise with the PMCPA
+ Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of the company's products, the therapeutic area and the structure and workings of the NHS
+ Establish and develop strong relationships with key external customers including External Experts, Public Bodies e.g. Department of Health, MHRA and key external influencers e.g. NHSE.
+ Ensure appropriate support by the Medical Affairs Team for relevant personnel on disease/product knowledge
+ Ensure appropriate support to the Site Management and Monitoring team to achieve UK study targets for global clinical trials with UK sites.
+ Ensure clinical support is provided to HTA Department including input into HE strategy and Health Technology Assessment submissions. Also assist with interactions with Market Access/HTA Bodies where appropriate.
+ Ensure clinical support/guidance and training is provided to all other functions within the Medical Division and UK affiliate, as required.
+ Respond to requests for individual named patient supplies as required
+ Ensure appropriate HMT and CME training requirements are met for all physicians within the Medical Affairs Department, for example, support revalidation for doctors with Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine.
+ Lead the brand-aligned medical team and ensure its compliance to corporate requirements and processes on medical activities
+ Drive Medical Strategy and align with Global strategies for the Brand within the Brand Team and integrate it into the Brand Plan
+ Oversee Medical activities within the Brand Team, according to local resources and regulations
Qualifications
+ Medically qualified with clinical experience post-registration and GMC registered or PhD scientist or pharmacist background.
+ Experience of leading and developing a team in a complex matrix organisation within the pharmaceutical industry.
+ Experience of working in Oncology would be an advantage.
+ Ability to think and plan strategically and to adopt an open-minded approach to common challenges.
+ Ability to deal with conflicting interests within a multi-functional team and the leadership skills to bring these interests together towards a common goal.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Medical Affairs
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Medical Affairs – Strategic Lead // Biopharma Consultancy // UK – Remote
You have a deep expertise in medical affairs and are strategically minded. You have honed your skills after years in industrial environments.
You are a hands-on, dynamic, commercially minded biopharma professional who has a keen interest in delivering high-impact strategies for medical planning, evidence generation, launch strategy, and cross-functional alignment.
Why have you developed this mindset and expertise? Was it to deliver high-impact projects that will help doctors and patients access clear and accessible information about new medicines?
We are working with a small, rapidly-growing medical biopharma consultancy agency who are looking to bring in a Medical Affairs – Strategic Lead to deliver client-facing projects. Your work will be dynamic, variable, and level-up the medical affairs arms of biotechs and pharmas as they take new medicines to doctor and patients.
You will be exposed to a wide variety of fascinating projects; giving you the opportunity to push yourself out of your comfort zone, undertake unique challenges, and impact the commercialisation of new medicines in many ways. Your work will present you with various development opportunities.
This is a growth opportunity. Over time, as you prove yourself and the consultancy continues to grow, there is potential for this role to become a Head of Practice.
If you have 3-5+ years of experience within biotech or pharma in a medical affairs role and you have a dynamic, ambitious, strategic mindset, we would love to speak with you! Apply here or reach out to with your CV.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Medical Affairs Associate
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Director Medical Affairs
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Global Medical Director – Rare Disease
This position is to be based out of either Paris, France or London, UK.
As part of the Rare Diseases division, this Global Medical Director role will focus on a launch brand to treat Rare Liver Diseases. This is a very visible role with exposure to working with senior stakeholders and cross functional teams. This is a truly global role and a great opportunity for someone to expand on their global experience or step up from another International/Regional role.
For this role it is essential that any interested candidates have international Medical Affairs experience (preferably Global) and ideally worked in Hepatology or Rare Diseases.
Key responsibilities:
- Devise and execute global Medical Affairs launch strategy and plan
- Work closely with cross functional team on integrated plans
- Support the development of clinical & real-world evidence
- Plan and deliver advisory boards
- Develop and lead global congress and symposia activities
- Involvement in publication planning and speaker training programs
- Establish and nurture relationships with KOLs in scientific exchange
- Provide medical input into lifecycle management initiatives
- Attend all relevant major conferences
Candidate Requirements:
- Higher degree (preferably an MD) in the life sciences or relevant clinical discipline
- Therapy area experience in Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Rare Disease or the Specialty Medicine space is required
- Experience in an international Medical Affairs setting (preferably Global)
- Launch experience
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills
To apply for this position please use the “Apply” option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email
Director Medical Affairs
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Global Medical Director – Rare Disease
This position is to be based out of either Paris, France or London, UK.
As part of the Rare Diseases division, this Global Medical Director role will focus on a launch brand to treat Rare Liver Diseases. This is a very visible role with exposure to working with senior stakeholders and cross functional teams. This is a truly global role and a great opportunity for someone to expand on their global experience or step up from another International/Regional role.
For this role it is essential that any interested candidates have international Medical Affairs experience (preferably Global) and ideally worked in Hepatology or Rare Diseases.
Key responsibilities:
- Devise and execute global Medical Affairs launch strategy and plan
- Work closely with cross functional team on integrated plans
- Support the development of clinical & real-world evidence
- Plan and deliver advisory boards
- Develop and lead global congress and symposia activities
- Involvement in publication planning and speaker training programs
- Establish and nurture relationships with KOLs in scientific exchange
- Provide medical input into lifecycle management initiatives
- Attend all relevant major conferences
Candidate Requirements:
- Higher degree (preferably an MD) in the life sciences or relevant clinical discipline
- Therapy area experience in Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Rare Disease or the Specialty Medicine space is required
- Experience in an international Medical Affairs setting (preferably Global)
- Launch experience
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills
To apply for this position please use the “Apply” option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email
Medical Affairs Manager
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Hobson Prior is seeking a Medical Affairs Manager to join a pharmaceutical organization in Hertfordshire. In this role, you will support the medical affairs team by managing operations, logistics, and medical advisors. You will also lead key projects and ensure the delivery of high-quality medical information and scientific services to both internal teams and external stakeholders. This position requires a collaborative approach, with a focus on compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional teamwork.
Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and track progress on medical programs to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
- Improve operational processes, provide guidance to team members, and resolve issues efficiently. Develop tools, templates, and reports to enhance team effectiveness.
- Support compliance commitments and manage key medical projects.
- Collaborate with the Head of Medical Affairs on operational activities such as vendor oversight, meeting coordination, metrics tracking, and product launch integration.
- Ensure the creation and submission of medical materials and support cross-functional initiatives.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Background in clinical, scientific, or life sciences fields.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage effectively with senior management.
- Experience managing medical advisors and fostering teamwork in a collaborative environment.
- Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and its application in clinical practice.
- Familiarity with the ABPI Code of Practice and its practical implementation.
- Project management experience in cross-functional pharmaceutical projects.
- Understanding of local healthcare systems, patient pathways, and clinical pathway design.
- Business acumen and a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities.
- Experience in product launches and navigating barriers to optimal care.
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Medical Affairs BA
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- Role Expectation : Strong project management and Business Analysis, including planning, execution, and communication, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Is familiar with/has worked with AI/Agentic AI projects.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with medical experts, clinical research organizations (CROs), vendors, and internal teams.
- Project Planning and Execution: Developing project plans, defining objectives, and managing timelines and budgets.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all projects adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines (e.g., FDA, ICH).
- Data Management: Coordinating data collection, ensuring data quality, and data integrity
- Study Management: Overseeing clinical trials, NIS studies, and other research initiatives from start-up to database lock.
- Experience & Knowledge: Candidates should have about 10 years of experience in business consulting or project delivery, with significant exposure to the medical, life sciences, or pharmaceutical industry. They must demonstrate knowledge of regulatory processes, medical content, and compliance frameworks including GxP. Familiarity or experience in AI/Gen AI projects
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Medical Affairs Specialist

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**Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:** Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit Medical Affairs Specialist for CNAP is a key point of contact for the Business Area helping the Director of Medical Affairs CNAP to drive the generation of the clinical evidence needs of Convatec's Next Generation Adaptive Platforms. Specifically, this role will contribute to ConvaNiox, a multi-modal dressing powered by nitric oxide. The role is responsible for being part of the medical affairs team by contributing to the development and delivery of the ConvaNiox clinical roadmap. This includes developing any Market Access and Evidence Plans (MAEP), conducting post-market surveillance, contributing to the development of any other clinical studies i.e. RCTs, Observational studies. In addition, the role will work with the Director of Medical Affairs CNAP to identify the evidence needs to deliver the commercial strategy and make recommendations on how to address them in an effective and efficient manner.
The role additionally requires the Medical Affairs Specialist to act as a bridge between CNAP and internal stakeholders by establishing cross-functional evidence strategy teams to meet the aim of delivering clinical evidence. In addition to having a clinical evidence focus the role requires an entrepreneurial (commercial) sense of ownership and execution. The role further supports the Director of Medical Affairs for CNAP in leading the CNAP Business to secure alignment within and between functions through transparent and clear communication.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Provide expert clinical knowledge in the wound care space and be recognized as the primary point of contact for this within dedicated areas.
+ Represent Medical Affairs CNAP for all Product Development projects as applicable in alignment with CNtV process.
+ Responsible for capturing evidence needs obtained by NPD, regulatory purpose and marketing requests.
+ Develop and produce the MAEPs for CNAP and update continuously during product lifecycle ensuring alignment with other Business areas, R&D, marketing and commercial leadership, and addressing the needs of regulatory bodies, payers, and providers. Accountable for the Clinical Evidence Strategy arisen thereof.
+ Accountable for high level clinical study outlines in collaboration with Clinical Operations and/or Clinical Data and Statistical Sciences.
+ Assist in the Planning, and executing clinical trials/research and data collection activities.
+ Contribute to the implementation of clinical protocols and facilitating completion of final reports.
+ Serve as medical affairs consultant to marketing, commercial or research project teams and government regulatory agencies.
+ Awareness and interpretation of medical intelligence and scientific data from a variety of sources to support decisions.
+ Drive and promote the Convatec High Performance behaviours.
**Skills & Experience:**
+ Relevant medical/scientific education in wound care or similar field.
+ +10 years' experience in medical, clinical or scientific affairs in the medical device industry.
+ Analytical thinking and scientific mindset.
+ Problem solver and solution orientated.
+ Good networking and organizational skills as well as entrepreneurial sense of ownership and execution.
+ The ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while driving results.
+ The ability to engage cross-functional teams.
+ Strong negotiations and communication skills and ability to work with various stakeholders.
+ Commercial mindset and open and innovative thinking towards new ways of working.
**Qualifications/Education:**
+ PhD,MSc or similar higher degreein thebiological(e.g., biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology,cell biology, immunology) or biomedical sciences (e.g. medicine, nursing, pathology,regenerative medicine).
+ Alternatively, time-served experience in relevant scientific or clinical roles.
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Medical Affairs Associate
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Director Medical Affairs
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Global Medical Director – Rare Disease
This position is to be based out of either Paris, France or London, UK.
As part of the Rare Diseases division, this Global Medical Director role will focus on a launch brand to treat Rare Liver Diseases. This is a very visible role with exposure to working with senior stakeholders and cross functional teams. This is a truly global role and a great opportunity for someone to expand on their global experience or step up from another International/Regional role.
For this role it is essential that any interested candidates have international Medical Affairs experience (preferably Global) and ideally worked in Hepatology or Rare Diseases.
Key responsibilities:
- Devise and execute global Medical Affairs launch strategy and plan
- Work closely with cross functional team on integrated plans
- Support the development of clinical & real-world evidence
- Plan and deliver advisory boards
- Develop and lead global congress and symposia activities
- Involvement in publication planning and speaker training programs
- Establish and nurture relationships with KOLs in scientific exchange
- Provide medical input into lifecycle management initiatives
- Attend all relevant major conferences
Candidate Requirements:
- Higher degree (preferably an MD) in the life sciences or relevant clinical discipline
- Therapy area experience in Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Rare Disease or the Specialty Medicine space is required
- Experience in an international Medical Affairs setting (preferably Global)
- Launch experience
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills
To apply for this position please use the “Apply” option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email