Head of Medical Affairs

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Head of Medical Affairs to lead their Medical Affairs function, focusing on strategic and operational excellence. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to influence product launches and collaborate with key opinion leaders, making a tangible impact on patient lives. Ideal candidates should be GMC-registered physicians or GPhC-registered pharmacists with a robust background in Medical Affairs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ownership of UK Medical and Regulatory Affairs teams.
• Providing expert insight into medical strategy and brand planning.
• Driving launch readiness for innovative products.

Skills

Medical strategy

Brand planning

Product positioning

Leadership

Compliance

Education

GMC-registered physician

GPhC-registered pharmacist

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Head of Medical Affairs, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

col-narrow-left

Client:

CK Group

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

1

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

col-wide

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

When applying, please quote job reference 109118

CK Group is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Eligibility to work in the EEA is required.