Medical Operations Lead

Singular : Building Brilliant Biotechs; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing consultancy is seeking a Medical Operations Lead to oversee the operational delivery of Medical Affairs projects for biopharma clients. This remote role requires expertise in Medical Operations and a client-focused approach. Responsibilities include leading project delivery, managing client relationships, and contributing to commercial growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in an agile environment and possess a strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance and compliance. This is a permanent, full-time position based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Operations or consultancy roles in pharma or biotech.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to thrive in agile start-up environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery across Medical Affairs projects.
• Build strong client relationships as the primary operational contact.
• Support new projects and client engagements for commercial growth.

Skills

Medical Operations

Cross-functional project management

Client-focused approach

Job description

Medical Operations Lead

Are you an experienced Medical Operations professional who thrives on bringing structure, clarity, and operational excellence to complex Medical Affairs environments? This role offers the opportunity to sit at the heart of high-impact biopharma projects, shaping how Medical teams operate, scale, and succeed.

The Company

This fast growing start up consultancy operates at the interface of R&D and commercialisation, supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across Europe, the UK, and the US. The organisation is trusted by clients to optimise Medical Affairs infrastructure, processes, and systems, helping ensure compliant, efficient, and high-performing medical functions that ultimately support better patient outcomes.

The team is made up of experienced doctors, PhD scientists, and life-science professionals with deep industry backgrounds spanning large pharma and biotech. Collaboration, quality, and impact are central to how they work.

The Role

As Medical Operations Lead, you will take ownership of the operational delivery of Medical Affairs projects for biopharma clients. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will design, implement, and optimise the processes, systems, and governance frameworks that underpin effective Medical Affairs functions.

You will act as a trusted operational partner to clients, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to a high standard while also driving long-term, sustainable improvements in how Medical teams operate.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading operational delivery across Medical Affairs projects, including documentation management, meeting governance, and cross-functional coordination.
• Building strong client relationships and acting as the primary operational point of contact.
• Contributing to commercial growth by supporting new projects and client engagements.

About you

• Experience in Medical Operations, cross-functional project management, or consultancy roles within pharma or biotech.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance, compliance frameworks, and operational best practices.
• A love for agile fast pace environments such as start ups along with being a client focused individual.

Logistics

• Location : Remote, UK.
• Contract : Permanent, full-time.
• UK right to work is required for this role.

If you’re motivated by creating order, enabling teams, and delivering operational excellence in Medical Affairs, apply now!

I look forward to speaking with you.