Medical & Scientific Advisor (Specialty Medicines) - Final Medical Signatory

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and medical sector is seeking a Medical & Scientific Advisor to lead medical affairs strategies within the respiratory therapy area. The role involves collaboration with external experts and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with UK governance requirements. The ideal candidate will have a background in life sciences and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Shares

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Experience as a Final Signatory under ABPI guidelines.
• Proven career achievement in the life sciences sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute medical activities supporting the therapy area.
• Align UK medical strategy with global strategies for the brand.
• Provide medical and ethical guidance, including final signatory responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Education

GMC-registered doctor

GPhC-registered pharmacist

Job description

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Medical & Scientific Advisor (Specialty Medicines) - Final Medical Signatory

View more categories View less categories Sector Health and Medical Role Specialist Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Site Name: UK - London - New Oxford Street
Posted Date: May 14 2025

Medical & Scientific Advisor (Specialty Medicines) - Final Medical Signatory

We are recruiting for a Medical & Scientific Advisor in the UK Specialty Medical Team to lead medical affairs strategies within the respiratory therapy area. The role involves developing partnerships with external experts and internal stakeholders to design and deliver medical activities supporting this therapy area.

This is a new role, and depending on applicant interest, multiple positions may be available.

We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus, healthcare, pension, shares, and wellbeing programs. Our hybrid work model allows flexibility between remote and in-office work.

Learn more about our benefits and life at GSK on our webpage: Life at GSK | GSK

In this role you will

• Lead and execute medical activities supporting the therapy area, including advisory boards, scientific meetings, education, and evidence generation.
• Align UK medical strategy with global strategies for the brand.
• Become a therapy area expert and provide scientific advice internally.
• Contribute to brand initiatives with clinical and scientific input, collaborating with various teams.
• Assist with NHS HTA dossiers and UK market access strategies.
• Provide medical and ethical guidance, including final signatory responsibilities.
• Maintain knowledge of UK governance requirements (ABPI/MHRA) and SOPs.
• Build relationships with external experts, professional bodies, and patient groups to address scientific and patient needs.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience as a Final Signatory or in copy approval under ABPI guidelines.
• GMC-registered doctor or GPhC-registered pharmacist eligible to be a final signatory.
• Proven career achievement in the life sciences sector.
• Understanding of UK healthcare environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and independent.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in Medical Affairs within a relevant therapy area.
• Knowledge in respiratory, immunology, or general medicine (desired but not essential).
• Understanding of medical functions and activities.

Application deadline: June 1st, 2025

Include a cover letter or CV demonstrating how you meet the role's competencies. This information will be used for assessment.

GSK is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer flexible working arrangements; please discuss your needs during the application process.