Senior Global Medical Director

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Global Medical Director to lead the global medical affairs strategy for a specialty care product portfolio in the rare-disease field. This role involves overseeing product development, ensuring compliance, and leading a team of medical professionals. Candidates should possess a Medical or PhD degree and extensive experience in medical affairs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record as a Medical Director or in Medical Affairs leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects and phases of the development of the product portfolio.
• Leading the strategic and operational direction of medical affairs.
• Serving as the primary contact for internal medical affairs.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Medical Affairs

Education

Medical Doctor

PhD

Job description

Walker Cole International is searching for a Senior Global Medical Director on a retained basis for a fast-growing pharmaceutical business within the rare-disease field.

As the Senior Global Medical Director, you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and leadership of the global medical affairs strategy for a specialty care product portfolio.

Responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing all aspects and phases of the development of the product portfolio.
2. Leading the strategic and operational direction of medical affairs, ensuring compliance with regulations and budget adherence.
3. Serving as the primary contact for internal medical affairs and representing the company to healthcare authorities and Key Opinion Leaders.
4. Ensuring compliance with clinical trial standards and relevant codes of practice in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.
5. Providing input into Global Clinical Development strategies for Phase II to IV clinical plans.
6. Leading a team of Medical Advisors, a Compliance Manager, and a Clinical Trial Manager.

Requirements:

• Medical or PhD degree (e.g., Medical Doctor, MBBS, Scientific Expert).
• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven track record as a Medical Director or in Medical Affairs leadership roles.
• Experience at country, regional, or global levels is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of promotional codes of practice and regulations.

Keywords: Medical Director, Global Medical Director, Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV, ABPI, Rare-Disease, CNS, Neuroscience, Neurology, Movement disorders, Nephrology, Orphan drug.