Medical Affairs Manager

i-Pharm Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biotech company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Medical Operations & Governance. This role involves ownership of Medical Grants, compliance, and operational excellence within Medical Affairs. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry, with a focus on Medical Grants and Governance. This contractor position provides high visibility and engagement across departments, allowing for impactful process shaping in a rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pharma or biotech.
• 5+ years in Medical Grants, Medical Affairs Operations, or Medical Governance.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own IMED & Medical Scientific Grants.
• Coordinate Grant Review Committee and monitor KPIs.
• Support audits and drive process optimisation.
• Provide support for patient engagement initiatives.

Skills

Pharma/Biotech experience

Project management

Operational excellence

Compliance knowledge

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Job description

Senior Manager, Medical Operations (Contract)

A global biotech at the forefront of Cell Therapy is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Medical Operations & Governance to provide leadership across Medical Grants, governance frameworks, and operational excellence within Medical Affairs.

This contractor role offers high visibility, senior cross‑functional engagement, and the opportunity to shape best‑practice processes across a rapidly evolving medical organisation.

What You Will Lead

Medical Grants

• Full-cycle ownership of IMED & Medical Scientific Grants
• Coordination and governance of the Grant Review Committee (GRC)
• Monitor KPIs, cycle times, and budgets
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and industry standards

Governance & Compliance

• Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and Finance
• Support audits, transparency reporting, and SOP refinement
• Drive process, template, and workflow optimisation

Medical Affairs Operations

• Support medical planning cycles and dashboard reporting
• Budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Systems, tools, and document governance improvements

Patient Engagement Operations

• Provide structured operational support for patient engagement initiatives
• Maintain alignment with global standards and documentation requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years pharma/biotech experience
• 5+ years in Medical Grants, Medical Affairs Operations, or Medical Governance
• Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Proven project management and operational excellence capabilities