Associate Director, Medical Engagement Excellence

Hobson Prior; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical organization in Uxbridge is seeking an Associate Director of Medical Engagement Excellence. This role involves strategic leadership and collaboration to enhance healthcare professional education on medicine use. Applicants should have a medical/scientific background and expertise in Hematology/Oncology. The position is contract-based for 12 months and offers opportunities for significant influence in the medical field.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Hematology/Oncology preferred.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech company is required.
• Ability to lead and influence across a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic leader within the Medical matrix organization.
• Drive pullthrough of medical strategies and initiatives.
• Ensure WW Medical Strategy is reflected in communications.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Medical knowledge

Education

Medical or scientific background (MD, PharmD, PhD)

Tools

Medical training technologies

Job description

Hobson Prior is seeking an Associate Director, Medical Engagement Excellence to join a dynamic team in Uxbridge on a 12-month contract.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Medical Affairs professional to join a global biopharmaceutical organization as part of the Medical Engagement Excellence (MedEngageX) team. This team plays a vital role in ensuring healthcare professionals are educated on the appropriate use of medicines and are equipped to improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will act as a strategic leader within the Medical matrix organization, translating global medical vision into effective field execution across therapeutic areas, with a primary focus on Hematology/Cell Therapy and potential expansion into solid tumor oncology.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Contribute to global medical strategic planning via AIMS teams, Launch teams, and other matrix forums.
• Represent the voice of Field Medical (FM) teams in the development of medical strategies and plans.
• Drive pullthrough of medical strategies and initiatives relevant to FM objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Worldwide (WW) Medical and WW Medical Learning teams to ensure effective communication and alignment of scientific narratives and Patient Outcome Imperatives (POIs).
• Collaborate on the development of Medical Communication Topics (MCTs) and insight documentation.
• Lead global Fast Insight Review (FIRe) teams to optimize insight quality and reporting.

Execution & Delivery

• Ensure WW Medical Strategy is reflected in FM communications and training plans.
• Coordinate congress support, including session coverage and booth activities.
• Act as key contact for FM study support with Global Clinical Operations, HEOR, and Medical Evidence Generation teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMA SOPs, GCP, ICH, and internal policies.

Value Demonstration & Communication

• Align with stakeholders on external engagement strategy and success metrics.
• Define and demonstrate the value of medical engagement and communication.
• Facilitate best practice sharing across therapeutic areas and markets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical or scientific background (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent).
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or biotech company.
• Proven expertise in Hematology/Oncology (preferred).
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and influence across a matrixed, multicultural organization.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies for live and remote medical training.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)

For more information, please contact William Tyler.

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