Medical Director - Rare Disease - London

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Director specializing in Rare Diseases to shape global medical strategies and enhance patient value. The role involves collaboration across teams to ensure compliance and effective execution of medical plans. Ideal candidates will possess strong strategic thinking and communication skills, with an MD or PharmaD background.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical affairs leadership roles.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of global markets.

Responsibilities

• Shape global medical vision and optimize lifecycle of medical assets.
• Analyze scientific literature and provide medical input into clinical trial design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align medical deliverables.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Branding

Lifecycle Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

MD

PharmaD

Job description

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Medical Director - Rare Disease - London, London

Client:

Meet Life Sciences

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

I am currently collaborating with a top pharmaceutical company that is looking for an experienced Medical Affairs leader to join their team!

This senior role involves shaping the global medical vision, optimizing the lifecycle of high-impact medical assets, aligning medical deliverables with global teams, and defining comprehensive medical strategies that support R&D, access, commercial, regulatory, and manufacturing plans to enhance global impact and ensure value for patients and stakeholders worldwide.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of the integrated evidence generation plan (IEGP) for the asset.
• Support the development and execution of the medical plan in line with lifecycle management strategies.
• Analyze scientific literature, clinical data, and competitive intelligence to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide medical input into clinical trial design and execution.
• Review study protocols, investigator brochures, and reports for scientific rigor.
• Liaise with clinical operations to ensure timely trial execution.
• Support development of scientific content for education, KOL engagement, and congress presentations.
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations.
• Represent the company at scientific congresses and engage with KOLs and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Safety, HEOR, Market Access, and Commercial teams to align medical deliverables.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings, providing medical expertise for strategy and risk management.
• Partner with country medical teams for local execution aligned with global plans.
• Ensure all activities comply with SOPs, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Support internal reviews and governance for promotional materials.
• Act as a therapeutic area expert, providing insights into disease areas and trends.
• Support internal training and scientific alignment across teams.

Education / Certifications:

MD; PharmaD

Skills:

- Excellent strategic thinking, branding, targeting, segmentation, lifecycle management.

- Strong business acumen and understanding of global markets.

- Strong influencing and communication skills with key stakeholders.

- Customer-focused mindset with strategic and operational capabilities.

- Stakeholder management skills, confidence with senior leaders, innovative scientific mindset.

- Deep patient centricity appreciation.

- Sense of urgency and ability to meet milestones in a competitive environment.

- Interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

- Cross-cultural awareness and ability to work with cross-functional teams.