Medical Affairs Director, Rare Disease and Emerging Therapeutic Areas

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Medical Affairs Director for Rare Diseases in London. The role involves leading a team, executing scientific strategies, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry.
• Extensive knowledge of ABPI code and experience in senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Medical Affairs team and execute scientific communication strategies.
• Drive Scientific Recruitment and Retention activities.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Understanding

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Education

MD

Pharma D

Ph.D. in Lifesciences

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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The position

We are looking for a medical leader with a passion for rare diseases. As the Director of Rare Disease and Emerging TA Medical Affairs, you will be accountable for the medical affairs department across the Rare Disease and Emerging therapeutic areas. The team will cover a broad medical affairs work across Rare Blood, Rare Endocrine, and other emerging Therapeutic Areas such as Sickle Cell disease, Liver disease, and Alzheimer’s. This is a second-line management role reporting to the Vice President of Clinical Medical and Regulatory (CMR), UK. Based in Gatwick, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment, leading your team and working cross-functionally with teams across Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and commercial teams.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Medical Affairs Team leadership
2. Establish and execute the scientific communication strategy across clinical trial phases and provide input to clinical trials and Real-World Evidence (RWE) plans.
3. Drive Scientific Recruitment and Retention (SRR) activities and identify Key opinion Leaders (KOLs).
4. Integrate patient voices through advisory Boards.
5. Define and execute the publication strategy and plan, including RWE publications.
6. Provide medical education to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) through scientific meetings and symposia.
7. Build judicious relationships with International Professional Associations (IPAs) globally and nationally.
8. Secure medical guidance through medical training and internal communication within the organization.
9. Ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements, the Novo Nordisk Way, and Novo Nordisk policies, quality standards, and guidelines.
10. Act as the nominated medical signatory for the company related to these therapeutic areas.

Qualifications include:

• A University Degree in a relevant area, such as an MD, Pharma D, or Ph.D. in Lifesciences.
• Several years of professional experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry in the field of medical-pharmaceutical information.
• Strong Leadership skills and sound medical-scientific expertise in medicine, particularly in Rare Disease, Hemophilia, and Sickle Cell Anemia.
• Proficiency in English is essential; good analytical understanding and entrepreneurial thinking are advantageous.
• Extensive knowledge of ABPI (The Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry code) and experience in senior leadership of functional Medical teams.
• Ability to build and sustain productive relationships with external stakeholders and network groups.

About the department:

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with a long legacy of innovation in diabetes care. We are devoted to defeating serious chronic diseases, including obesity. Headquartered in Denmark, we have a presence in 80 countries and employ over 60,000 people worldwide. Our culture emphasizes excellence and a clear purpose to defeat diabetes and obesity.

The CMR department manages KOL engagement plans, translates global medical and regulatory strategies into operational targets, and implements medical projects to support the business. We collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and compliance with regulatory standards.

Working at Novo Nordisk:

We drive change and embrace experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We seek opportunities to develop and innovate across research, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to advance patient care.