Medical Ethics Manager

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical leader is seeking a Medical Ethics Manager to ensure compliance with policies and regulations within the oncology sector. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Medical Signatory with a deep understanding of industry regulations and a proven track record in a compliance role. You will be responsible for approving promotional materials, managing procedures, and contributing to impactful oncology projects. Join a high-performing team that's committed to changing the practice of medicine and improving patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the self-regulatory framework in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Previous experience in a medical, compliance role within the NHS or pharmaceutical sector.
• Track record of integrity and personal reputation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure activities comply with AstraZeneca policies and applicable laws.
• Complete compliant reviews and approve promotional materials.
• Contribute to oncology projects and initiatives.

Skills

Experienced Medical Signatory

Leadership and Mentoring

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Process and Project Management

Education

Registered Physician (preferably GMC registered)

Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council registered)

Job description

As a Medical Ethics Manager, you will ensure our activities, projects and initiatives comply with all AstraZeneca policies, standards and procedures, the ABPI Code of Practice and applicable laws and regulations. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate completion of compliant review, approval of promotional and non‑promotional materials and activities, for assigned TA/above brand, in line with ABPI Code of Practice and AZ SOPs and applicable laws and regulations.

Are you ready to help deliver value added oncology projects and initiatives? Do you have experience as a medical signatory and deep understanding of the self‑regulatory framework the pharmaceutical industry works within? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Medical Ethics Manager in our Oncology Business Unit.

Key Qualifications

• Experienced Medical Signatory
• Registered Physician (preferably GMC registered) or Pharmacist (General Pharmaceutical Council registered)
• Previous experience working in a medical, compliance role within the NHS, pharmaceutical industry or agency
• Experience of managing processes, procedures, and guidance
• Good track record in terms of integrity and personal reputation
• Problem Solving, Pragmatic and solution focused
• Process and project management skills
• Leadership and Mentoring
• Evidence of effective team and collaborative working and accountability
• Patient and customer insight through experience in the NHS
• Highly developed time management, communication skills linked to strong interpersonal skills

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Previous experience working in a compliance environment
• Expertise in at least one of the disease/therapy areas of AstraZeneca
• An understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice
• An understanding of commercialisation processes/marketing activities and needs surrounding the effective promotion of drug products.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we change the practice of medicine and improve the patient experience by generating and communicating compelling medical evidence. We are a high‑performing team within a global, growing organisation. Our culture is one of openness and transparency, fused with ambition and drive. We are recognised as the strategic partner for Research & Development and Commercial. This means we have a deep and broad understanding of both functions, which enables us to effectively translate scientific evidence into clinical practice for patients. We're part of a leading team, area and business and we have big ambitions to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.