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Job summary

Une startup dynamique dans le domaine des soins de santé recherche un Interim Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead expérimenté pour un lancement stratégique au Royaume-Uni d'une thérapie orpheline en ophtalmologie. Le rôle nécessite une certification ABPI et implique des responsabilités clés en leadership médical, scientifique et stratégique. Cette position inclut du travail à distance, avec des déplacements occasionnels pour assurer un développement et un lancement réussis dans un environnement agile.

Qualifications

  • Expérience en leadership médical et affaires scientifiques.
  • Antécédents dans les maladies rares ou médicaments orphelins.
  • Expérience en programmes d'utilisation compassionnelle ou patient nommé est un plus.

Responsibilities

  • Diriger la fonction des affaires médicales et scientifiques pour le lancement au Royaume-Uni.
  • Établir le cadre de gouvernance médicale et la stratégie scientifique.
  • Collaborer de manière transversale pour garantir un succès avant le lancement.

Skills

Leadership en affaires médicales
Stratégie scientifique
Engagement scientifique

Education

ABPI Final Signatory certification

Job description

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Interim Medical Lead - Rare disease startup, Lincoln

Client: wax.

Location: Lincoln, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3
Posted: 10.06.2025
Expiry Date: 25.07.2025
Job Description:

Interim Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead (Final Signatory)

Location: UK/Remote

Start: June/July 2025

Focus: Rare Disease | Ophthalmology

An exciting opportunity for an experienced ABPI Final Signatory to lead the Medical & Scientific Affairs function for the UK launch of a first-in-class orphan-designated therapy in ophthalmology.

This is a strategic interim role supporting early access, governance, and scientific engagement ahead of a landmark UK launch in 2026.

Key Points:

  • ABPI Final Signatory certification (essential)
  • Strong Medical Affairs leadership experience
  • Rare disease or orphan drug exposure is a plus
  • Compassionate Use or Named Patient Programme experience (nice to have)
  • Ophthalmology background (nice to have)
  • Fully remote with occasional travel

This is a startup situation, so you will be shaping the medical governance framework, driving scientific strategy, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure a successful pre-launch phase within a lean, agile setup.

Contract: Approximately 6–9 months, through to post-launch readiness.

If you are interested, please get in touch to arrange a confidential discussion.

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