Medical Manager

CHASE; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Medical Advisor for a fast-growing biotech organization in the UK. The role involves leading the UK medical strategy for a unique rare disease product, focusing on pre-launch planning, scientific leadership, and collaboration with the healthcare community. Ideal candidates will have a scientific background and experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical sector, alongside strong skills in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning. This hybrid position offers an exceptional salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Exceptional salary

Benefits package including company car

Qualifications

• Experience in a Medical Advisor role or similar within the biotech/pharma sector.
• Strong communication and strategic thinking skills are essential.
• A scientific, healthcare or medical degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the UK medical strategy and external engagement for a single rare disease product.
• Maintain expertise in the relevant disease area and product.
• Gather clinical and scientific feedback from HCPs and advisory boards.

Skills

Strong understanding of complex disease areas and clinical development

Proven experience in developing strategic, compliant medical plans

Skilled in stakeholder engagement across real‑world and digital platforms

Experience launching digital initiatives to support HCPs

Strong project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills

Passionate about contributing to a culture of innovation, empowerment, and excellence

Education

Scientific, healthcare or medical degree

Experience in a Medical Advisor or similar role within biotech/pharma

Knowledge of UK healthcare regulations and compliance

Job description

Medical Advisor

9-12 Month contract

Location : Hybrid – 2 days / week in Buckinghamshire

A unique opportunity to join a fast-growing biotech organisation preparing to launch a first-in-class treatment for a rare autoimmune condition in the UK. This strategic Medical Advisor role is focused on pre-launch planning and scientific leadership, with scope to extend into launch and post-launch phases.

About the Role

As Medical Advisor, you will lead the UK medical strategy and external engagement for a single rare disease product. You’ll be the scientific expert, shaping medical plans, building trusted relationships with the healthcare community, and ensuring readiness for launch through insight generation, education, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership

• Maintain deep expertise in the relevant disease area and product.
• Deliver non-promotional education and communications in therapeutic areas of interest.
• Co-create and approve UK medical plans for pre-launch and launch phases.
• Manage agency relationships and collaborate with sales & marketing to ensure scientific accuracy.
• Oversee specific projects with patient advocacy groups (PAGs).
• Deliver high‑quality education across various settings, including investigational and future licensed products.

Insight Generation

• Gather clinical and scientific feedback from HCPs, advisory boards, and medical interactions.
• Engage with thought leaders to inform strategy and development.
• Attend key national and international congresses to gather insights and foster collaboration.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of complex disease areas and clinical development.
• Proven experience in developing strategic, compliant medical plans.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement across real‑world and digital platforms.
• Experience launching digital initiatives to support HCPs.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Strong project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Passionate about contributing to a culture of innovation, empowerment, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Scientific, healthcare or medical degree.
• Experience in a Medical Advisor or similar role within biotech/pharma.
• Knowledge of UK healthcare regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.

An exceptional salary and benefits package including company car will be offered to the successful candidate.

To find out more, please apply online or contact CHASE for further information on 0131 553 6644.

Reference number : 72614