Key/Main responsibilities: The Medical Director is a senior figure within a Pharma, Biotech or CRO organisation and is accountable for the medical leadership, governance, performance and culture within the company. This is achieved through developing and delivering an organisation-wide purpose and strategy, inspirational leadership, and the engagement of colleagues and customers.
As the Director of the Medical team, the role holder is responsible for effective delivery of the medical affairs, regulatory, quality, pharmacovigilance (PV) and medical information functions.
A Medical Director is responsible for regional Medical Plans and deliverables for the relevant therapy area and ensures that these plans are represented in Regional Medical Plans.
The Medical Director works in partnership with commercial teams and ensures medical alignment on key strategies, deliverables, & communication in the region. They will serve as a medical “champion” and act as an ambassador of the company with Global and colleagues in other affiliates as well as with customers, other external stakeholders and industry peers. The Medical Director will also serve as company representative in key regional forums and meetings and may be primary point of contact for scientific questions with regulatory authorities in the region. The Medical Director may be responsible for enquiries and communication regarding the regional medical aspects, such as regulatory submissions, vaccine safety aspects (PSUR, SAE reports), the local medical plan, IIR coordination and local review, medical support for the development of promotional documents and validation, development of stand-by statements, training materials, and objection handlers, medical support of advisory boards, support of local, regional and European congresses and symposia, medical support of publications and local competitive intelligence / competitive readiness.
The Medical Director will need to ensure high ethical standards are met and will likely have final signatory status therefore taking personal responsibility when declaring advertising / publication material meets all the MHRA requirements. The medical signatory will ensure that all the medical information included is accurate, fair, balanced and will not compromise patient safety in any way.
The Medical Director may also lead a team of medical and/or scientific advisors
Previous roles/experience would include: Medical Adviser, Senior Medical Adviser, Medical Manager, Associate Medical Director.
Usually reports into: Senior Medical Director, EU Medical Director, VP Medical Affairs. CEO, Managing Director, General Manager
Sits within this team: Medical Adviser(s), Senior Medical Adviser, Medical Manager, Associate Medical Director, Medical Science Liaison (MSLs), Medical Information Officers.
Qualifications: Medical Degree, MD, MBBS, MBChB, PhD, GPhC, MPharm, GMC Registration (UK).
Salary band: £110,000 - £180,000 Basic Salary, Bonus, Car Allowance, Long Term Incentives, Share Options, Pension, Private Medical Care, Dental Care
Permanent / Berkshire, England
Medical Advisor Pharma-Partners are currently collaborating with a specialist pharmaceutical company to hire a Medical Advisor. With a strong, diverse portfolio in specialty medicine this is a great opportunity for an established medical/scientific affairs professional to join the business at a pivotal growth stage. Key Responsibilities Represent the affiliate's medical/scientific voice of expertise for assigned product(s) and relevant therapeutic areas. Provide medical / scientific expert advice / guidance to key customers for assigned products and relevant therapeutic areas, including scientific exchange and professional relationship development with key thought leaders / external experts. Provide medical / scientific input into Medical Affairs strategies for the affiliate medical department and commercial plans, as required, and medical / scientific support for medical department activities under the overall direction of the Affiliate Medical Director Provide medical affairs support to cross-functional affiliate teams Ensure that the medical affairs role is fully integrated to support the strategy and execution of affiliate business, while being functionally independent. Candidate Requirements: Medical Degree or Pharmacy degree Previous experience of working in a medical affairs role is essential. ABPI final signatory Experience with diverse therapeutic areas would be an advantage Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills. Salary and Remuneration: This role is offering a competitive remuneration package. To apply for this position please use the "Easy Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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Permanent / Berkshire, England
Medical Advisor - Copy Approval (Final Signatory Required) Pharma-Partners are currently partnering with a leading biopharmaceutical company to hire two final medical signatories to support the delivery of compliant promotional and non-promotional materials within their haematology/oncology and speciality medicine divisions. With a strong, diverse pipeline and several key launches anticipated over the coming years this is a great time to join a growing business and have the opportunity to develop internally. Key Responsibilities Provide brand support for the preparation and final signatory approval of promotional and non-promotional material and activities. Support the continued implementation of a Code Compliant system for all promotional and non-promotional activities, ensuring the company is in line with ABPI standards, the MHRA blue guide for advertising and promotion and all applicable international Codes of Practice (EFPIA, IFPMA, and respective National Codes and National Regulatory Bodies) at all times. Provision of workable compliant solutions to support business development opportunities/product launches and contribute to the development of marketing campaigns Timely, accurate review and approval of materials in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice. Provide Guidance to overseas affiliates and UK Affiliate as and when required Actively participate in cross-functional medical review projects to build medical review standard practices and solutions for the business Candidate Requirements: MD/MPharm that has experience as an ABPI final signatory is essential Experience working in a pharmaceutical industry across a range of therapeutic areas Attention to detail, used to working in a face paced environment and is a strong communicator Salary and Remuneration: This role is offering a competitive remuneration package. 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 info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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Permanent / Illinois, USA
Medical Science Liaison - Oncology - Midwest (IL, WI, IN, MO) Pharma-Partners is working with a small specialty pharma business focussed on improving patients' lives who suffer from rare disease by developing and commercialising products in areas of unmet need. As part of a new team build our client is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join their field Medical Affairs team to cover the Midwest. The MSL will play a key role in the launch of a new Oncology drug. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain successful relationships with KOLs and HCPs Provide scientific expertise and technical support to Key Opinion Leaders Regularly present scientific and clinical data in field meetings and at events Share relevant insights within medical and cross-functional teams Work with office-based colleagues in Medical and Brand teams, as well as other field-based colleagues, to provide scientific support and education for the company's products Ensuring adherence to company SOPs and medial compliance Attend relevant events across the Midwest The Candidate: Educated to advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) Must have experience as an MSL in the US Must have a background in Oncology and ideally an established network across the Midwest Demonstrable experience in managing key internal and external relationships Can effectively assimilate scientific and clinical data to the relevant audience Ability to travel at least 60% of the time Remuneration: Competitive basic salary and benefits package (including shares) To Apply: 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 info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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Permanent / Berkshire, England
UK Medical Director - Gene Therapy Pharma-Partners is working exclusively with a growing biotechnology business which has an exciting pipeline of gene therapy treatments across multiple therapy areas. This organisation will launch its first product in 2021. The UK will be a leading territory in Europe as this first product is launched and subsequent team expansion is executed. Working in a small UK operation as part of the country leadership team you will drive affiliate pre-launch medical activity. You will engage with senior external stakeholders (HCPs/KOLs) in the disease area, communicate directly with external regulatory authorities, and represent the UK as part of the wider European medical affairs structure as it executes globally agreed strategic plans. Beyond medical affairs you will also closely support decision-making for local Market Access and Regulatory Affairs activities, by collaborating with departmental heads and their teams. This opportunity reports into regional medical affairs, though will have a strong working relationship with the UK General Manager. Responsibilities: Development and subsequent execution of local medical affairs strategy, which includes ensuring the medical/scientific credibility and integrity of all activities conducted within the affiliate Acts as the senior leadership figure for country medical affairs decision-making Development and proactive maintenance of key scientific relationships with national Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) within the disease area, as well as payors and reimbursement authorities Ultimate responsibility for medical input to Health Technology Appraisals (HTAs), working in very close collaboration with colleagues in Market Access and Regulatory Affairs Represent the organisation as appropriate at national, regional, and international meetings and congresses Requirements: Qualified physician with full GMC registration Significant post-qualification experience in clinical medicine in the NHS or equivalent Significant experience in medical affairs in the pharmaceutical industry Experience of product launch and ideally leading decision-making on local pre-launch medical affairs strategy (to include contributing to / leading on HTA submissions) An ABPI Final Medical Signatory is essential Experience working with Orphan drugs or in gene therapy is a "nice to have" and not a must Someone who is happy with daily variety and a challenging fast-paced environment This company promotes an extremely collaborative culture, so this person needs to be able to not focus on hierarchy and be happy involving themselves in work at both operational and strategic levels You need to be able to continually communicate effectively with people at different levels across different teams To apply for this position please use the "Easy Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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Permanent / England
UK Senior Medical Science Liaison - Rare Diseases A newly created position with a growing biotechnology business looking to bring products to market in the rare respiratory disease space. This organization is established in the US and now looks to expand its presence in Europe, which includes building a team in the UK. This organization has an important product launch expected in early 2021. Reporting to the UK Medical Director, your responsibilities would include: External stakeholder engagement in the field and scientific exchange, including meeting with senior KOLs / HCPs to understand their needs and best support the right outcomes for the patient population Implement and manage relevant educational meetings, expert panels, workshops, and advisory boards Contributing to and execution of the UK country medical affairs plan Supporting Clinical Operations teams to engage expert centres in clinical trial participation Champion a compliant and ethical approach to external stakeholder engagement and medical affairs strategy, collaborating constructively with commercial colleagues Support the wider team and Medical Director in additional ad hoc medical affairs plans as required Candidates requirements include: Degree qualified to at least BSc level (MSc / PhD / MPharm preferred) Significant experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the UK pharmaceutical industry Experience in rare diseases or respiratory medicine Product launch experience, ideally whilst working within a small pharma/biotech company Demonstrable experience engaging with senior external stakeholders in field-based medical affairs both locally and nationally Someone who is capable and confident working in a small yet growing operation, where your duties can cover real a breadth of medical affairs responsibility To apply for this position please use the "Easy Apply" option or feel free to send your CV directly to the Pharma-Partners team via email info@pharma-partners.co.uk
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