Medical Operations Lead

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

Job summary

A biopharma consultancy is seeking a Medical Operations Lead to oversee the operational delivery of Medical Affairs projects. In this permanent, full-time role, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently while fostering strong client relationships and contributing to commercial growth. The ideal candidate has experience in Medical Operations or consultancy within pharma/biotech, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has strong knowledge of governance and compliance frameworks. This is a remote position within the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Operations or consultancy roles within pharma or biotech.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs governance and compliance.
• Client-focused with a love for fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery across Medical Affairs projects.
• Build strong client relationships as the primary operational contact.
• Contribute to commercial growth by supporting new projects.

Skills

Medical Operations

Cross-functional project management

Client relationship management

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.