Head of Medical Affairs

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Milton Keynes seeks a Head of Medical Affairs to lead and expand the medical and regulatory functions. This role involves strategic guidance on product launches and team management within an innovative and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are GMC-registered physicians or GPhC-registered pharmacists with strong backgrounds in Medical Affairs. Join a serious player in the pharmaceutical industry and impact high-stakes medical strategies.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Supportive environment

High-impact opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Hands-on experience with product launches.
• Final medical signatory experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead both medical and regulatory teams.
• Provide strategic scientific and clinical guidance.
• Build out the medical affairs team ahead of product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

Education

GMC registration

GPhC registration

Job description

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Head of Medical Affairs – Pharmaceutical Industry

Exclusive to CK Group | Buckinghamshire | Hybrid (2 days office-based)

Are you a GMC-registered physician or GPhC-registered pharmacist with strong Medical Affairs experience? We’re working exclusively with a growing, innovation-driven pharmaceutical company on the cusp of exciting product launches to appoint a Head of Medical Affairs.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape and expand the medical and regulatory function in a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation with international reach.

What You’ll Do

As Head of Medical Affairs, you’ll lead both the medical and regulatory teams, with responsibilities including:

• Providing strategic scientific and clinical guidance across medical and commercial activities
• Build out the medical affairs team ahead of 2 exciting product launches
• Acting as the final medical signatory and ensuring compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice
• Building strong relationships with KOLs, advisory boards, and cross-functional global stakeholders
• Overseeing review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials
• Driving product launches and offering strategic input into brand development and positioning
• Leading and mentoring the local Medical Affairs team to deliver operational excellence
• Identifying and evaluating business development opportunities, including new asset assessments

What We’re Looking For

• GMC-registered physician or GPhC-registered pharmacist
• Final medical signatory experience essential
• Proven track record in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry
• Hands-on experience with product launches
• Collaborative leadership style and strong cross-functional communication skills

Why Join?

• Be part of an organisation that is established but scaling, with international visibility and exciting growth plans
• Contribute directly to high-impact medical strategy in a business that values innovation and integrity
• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture where your expertise will help shape future success

CK Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet our selection criteria. Please note that eligibility to work in the EEA is essential. Please quote job reference 109 118 in all correspondence