Head of Medical Affairs

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Head of Medical Affairs to drive their strategic and operational agenda. This pivotal role involves leading the Medical Affairs function, ensuring compliance, and mentoring a talented team. The position offers the opportunity to impact patient outcomes significantly through innovative product launches and collaboration with key partners.

Qualifications

• GMC-registered physician or GPhC-registered pharmacist required.
• Experience as a final medical signatory necessary.
• Strong background in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of UK Medical and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Provide expert insight into medical strategy and compliance.
• Build relationships with KOLs and advisory boards.

Skills

Medical strategy

Product positioning

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

GMC registration

GPhC registration

Job description

Head of Medical Affairs, leeds, west yorkshire

Client:

CK Group

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Now Hiring: Head of Medical Affairs – Full lifecycle

Hybrid (2 days office-based)

Exclusive with CK Group

This is a role within a dynamic pharmaceutical company moving into a pre-launch setting and exciting new phase of growth who are looking for a strategic and operational leader to head up their Medical Affairs function.

This is a chance to make a tangible impact on the business, the pipeline, and ultimately, patients’ lives, especially with their rare disease pipline.

About the Role

As Head of Medical Affairs, you’ll take ownership of the UK Medical and Regulatory Affairs teams, playing a key role in driving strategy, compliance, and collaboration across the business. You'll be the go-to scientific authority, guiding cross-functional teams and bringing clarity to complex decisions.

• Providing expert insight into medical strategy, brand planning, and product positioning
• Acting as final signatory, ensuring materials are fully ABPI compliant
• Building strong, trusted relationships with KOLs, global partners, and advisory boards
• Driving launch readiness for innovative products in the pipeline whilst also managing products in the market
• Mentor, lead and develop the team to achieve operational excellence
• Evaluating new business and product opportunities

What You Bring:

• GMC-registered physician or GPhC-registered pharmacist
• Experience as a final medical signatory
• A strong track record in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry
• First-hand experience in product launch strategy
• Collaborative, inclusive leadership style with a strategic mindset

To find out more please contact Julia Day at 01246 457719 or [e-mail]

When applying, please quote job reference 109118

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom