Medical Director, Oncology (UK & Northern Europe)
About the Company
Our client is a growing international specialty pharmaceutical company with a strong presence across global markets. Oncology is a key strategic focus area, alongside several other specialty therapeutic areas.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Medical Director to lead Medical Affairs activities across the UK, with additional strategic support for selected Northern European markets. Reporting to the Global Medical Affairs leadership team, this individual will be responsible for translating global medical strategy into local execution while ensuring scientific excellence, strong stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
The role will play a critical part in supporting oncology product launches, shaping evidence-generation activities, engaging with key external experts, and driving medical strategy across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Medical Affairs activities for the UK oncology portfolio.
- Develop and execute local medical strategy aligned with global objectives.
- Drive medical launch readiness and lifecycle management activities.
- Lead and develop the Medical Affairs and MSL team.
- Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, investigators, and external experts.
- Generate medical insights to support business and clinical decision-making.
- Support evidence generation, medical education, advisory boards, and congress activities.
- Collaborate with Clinical Development, Market Access, Regulatory, PV, and Commercial teams.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and medical governance requirements.
- Review and approve scientific and promotional materials where applicable.
Requirements
- MD, MBBS, or equivalent medical qualification.
- Extensive Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
- Strong oncology expertise, including launch experience.
- Proven leadership experience managing Medical Affairs or Field Medical teams.
- Strong understanding of the UK healthcare and market access environment.
- Experience developing and implementing Medical Affairs strategies.
- Established relationships with KOLs and external stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience working in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Package
- Competitive salary and annual bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package and pension.
- Hybrid working model.
- Opportunity to join a growing international organization.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced pharmaceutical physician to shape medical strategy, support oncology launches, and lead Medical Affairs activities across the UK and selected Northern European markets.
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