Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking an Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor to engage with the medical community in the UK. This role involves building relationships, translating scientific data, and developing engagement plans. Candidates must have an advanced degree and a strong background in vaccines, with the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, clinical development, or field medical roles with a focus on vaccines.
• Experience as a Final Signatory under the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Proven expertise in immunology, infectious diseases, or vaccine-related therapies.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored Scientific Engagement Plans aligned with strategic objectives.
• Translate complex scientific data into actionable insights.
• Cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD)

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Warman O'Brien

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edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor

Remote, UK

Start Date: ASAP

Join a biotech leader driving the future of mRNA-based therapies with a diverse pipeline targeting major health challenges. We are seeking an experienced Field Medical Advisor with a strong vaccines background to play a critical role in engaging with the medical and healthcare community in the UK.

You will act as a key scientific resource, building impactful relationships with healthcare practitioners, policy makers, and patient advocacy groups, while sharing the latest research and clinical data. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, scientific expertise, and ethical engagement to foster trust and drive scientific exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement tailored Scientific Engagement Plans that align with strategic objectives and address key healthcare challenges.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, utilizing digital tools and communication platforms.
• Gather and analyze medical intelligence to understand evolving healthcare trends and stakeholder priorities.
• Cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and stakeholders to identify unmet medical needs and facilitate scientific dialogue.
• Serve as a scientific resource for advisory boards, conferences, and other medical engagement activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant ethical and regulatory frameworks, acting as a Final Signatory for medical communications when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD required).
• 4+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, clinical development, or field medical roles with a focus on vaccines.
• Experience as a Final Signatory under the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Proven expertise in immunology, infectious diseases, or vaccine-related therapies.
• Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Business proficiency in English; willingness to travel up to 75% within the region.

Interested? Please apply now or send your CV to [emailprotected] to arrange an introductory call.