Interim Medical Lead - Rare disease startup

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une startup dynamique recherche un Interim Medical & Scientific Affairs Lead pour diriger la fonction Medical & Scientific Affairs lors du lancement d'une thérapie orpheline dans l'ophtalmologie. Ce rôle stratégique impliquera de façonner le cadre de gouvernance médicale tout en assurant une collaboration efficace au sein de l'équipe. Les candidats doivent posséder une certification ABPI Final Signatory et avoir une expérience en affaires médicales, avec de préférence une connaissance des médicaments orphelins.

Qualifications

• Expérience de leadership en affaires médicales requise.
• Connaissances des médicaments orphelins souhaitables.
• Expérience en Ophthalmologie est un plus.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la fonction Medical & Scientific Affairs pour le lancement d'une thérapie en ophtalmologie.
• Établir un cadre de gouvernance médicale.
• Collaborer interfonctionnellement pour garantir une phase de pré-lancement réussie.

Skills

Leadership enAffaires Médicales

Engagement Scientifique

Stratégie Médicale

Education

Certification ABPI Final Signatory

Job description

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Interim Medical Lead - Rare disease startup, Northampton

Client: wax.

Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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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