Senior Medical Adviser

Bayer CropScience Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences company is looking for a Senior Medical Adviser in Reading, UK. The role involves developing medical strategies and providing expert guidance for Consumer Health products. You'll work cross-functionally, train stakeholders, and adapt strategies based on medical insights. The position offers flexible hybrid working, competitive compensation of £86,444 to £85,556 depending on experience, and expects candidates to possess a degree in Pharmacy or related fields. Apply online for this impactful opportunity.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Generous pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellness programs and support

Qualifications

• Experience in Medical Affairs, ideally within an OTC environment in the UK.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice and legal constraints.
• Strong relationship management with key opinion leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical guidance to ensure business success.
• Develop medical insights for promotional materials.
• Train internal and external stakeholders on product portfolio.

Skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Collaborative approach

Results-oriented mindset

Strong cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Pharmacy, Human Medicine or Life Sciences

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where “Health for all, Hunger for none” is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Senior Medical Adviser

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Medical Affairs generates evidence and translates the science of our brands to support the company’s overall purpose of empowering the transformation of everyday health.

The Senior Medical Advisor will provide expert medical guidance to the local Consumer Health BU to ensure business success and positive consumer outcomes. Combining scientific expertise, strategic thinking and strong cross‑functional collaboration, you will help shape and implement the local medical strategy for the assigned brands, provide cross‑functional medical input to internal partners, and strengthen external stakeholder engagement with pharmacists, KOLs and professional bodies.

You will develop medical insights, provide copy‑review and approval for promotional and educational materials, and deliver training for internal and external stakeholders and ensure all activities operate within RMSC governance and Bayer’s compliance standards.

Key Tasks

• Lead the scientific medical strategy for the respective brand(s) translating evidence and consumer insights into competitive claims enabling commercial goals by:

• Driving and focusing on strategic medical activities beyond operational that align with our science perspective while driving business objectives.
• Prioritising daily tasks and activities according to business goals, bringing science to its core.
• Proactively leading claims innovation and scientific messaging working closely with the cross‑functional team ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the market; prioritising claims by business impact and feasibility.
• Regularly reviewing and adapting scientific strategy to reflect the latest medical evidence and incorporating consumer and HCP insights.
• Acting as the medical voice in cross‑functional meetings, proactively aligning scientific strategy with market landscape, retailer needs and commercial timing to keep the portfolio relevant and responsive.
• Developing and establishing HCP engagement plans to drive partnership opportunities and recommendations of the respective portfolio through science‑driven messages.
• Monitoring competitor activities, guidelines updates and market trends to recommend strategic scientific messaging to strengthen portfolio positioning.
• Fostering collaboration with the cross‑functional team in and beyond the market (Regional/Enterprise level) and influencing/aligning with the Science Home stakeholders (Regulatory, Safety, Evidence Generation, Medical Enterprise, Product Development, Product Experience and Product Maintenance).

• Supporting the Head of Medical Affairs with Medical projects (expert guidance/feedback on projects e.g. digital space including KPIs) and developing local Science Home strategy.
• Supporting Medical Information Officer/Medical Advisor with escalated Medical Information enquiries to both consumers and healthcare professionals.
• Identifying and responding positively to changing customer and organisational needs.
• Overseeing medical affairs activities connected to the respective Therapeutic Area BU scientific publication process, regional KOL development programs and regional medical conference activities.
• Having a thorough understanding of legislation and guidelines relevant to the CH portfolio, including the PAGB Codes of Practice, preferably the ABPI Code of Practice, MHRA guidelines for the advertising and promotion of medicines in the UK, UK Medicines Law, EU Directives, CAP and BCAP Codes, Advertising Standards Agency guidelines, CTPA, EfSA, OfCom, Clearcast, Radio Centre, etc.
• Providing copy review and approvals for Consumer Health UK and Ireland promotional materials to enable Marketing/Sales (incl. eCommerce)/Digital to promote our products whilst complying with all relevant Codes of Practice and legislations in the UK and Ireland.
• Providing training on the product portfolio and relevant disease areas to internal colleagues and external customers (e.g. retail partners and HCPs) in order to support learning initiatives and new product launches by preparing and delivering scientific presentations.

You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as:

Internal

• Head of Medical Affairs/Medical Director and Medical Information colleagues
• Marketing & Digital
• Regulatory Affairs
• Sales (including eCommerce)
• Pharmacovigilance
• Business Development & Innovation
• Relevant Regional/Global colleagues (incl. Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Excellence, etc.)
• Legal Department
• Quality
• Clinical Development and Clinical Operations (as appropriate or when requested)
• Bayer Pharmaceuticals colleagues (as appropriate)

External

• Strong relationship with the Proprietary Association of Great Britain (PAGB) and other relevant regulatory authorities/bodies (e.g. CTPA, CAP/BCAP)
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the respective Therapeutic Area to increase Bayer’s visibility and to gain insights and support for specific projects where necessary, this may extend to local and global teams
• Professional Societies related to the respective Therapeutic Areas

WHO YOU ARE

You bring adaptability and are comfortable with rapid change in a fast‑paced environment. You thrive in a metric‑driven setting and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You have relevant work experience, are based in the UK, and can attend the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Furthermore, you bring strong analytical skills, clear communication, a results‑oriented mindset and a collaborative approach that delivers measurable outcomes.

Furthermore, you bring:

• Education: Degree in Pharmacy, Human Medicine (MB BS or equivalent) or Life Sciences
• Expertise in Consumer Health
• Relevant experience in Medical Affairs, ideally within an OTC environment in the UK
• Thorough knowledge of relevant Codes of Practices and legal constraints relating to all CH products in respect to customer queries and promotional activities

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

Job‑flexibility: The best possible work‑life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support a flexible hybrid working model. For this role we ask you to be onsite on Tuesday and Wednesday.

We believe in transparent and competitive compensation.

Salary you can expect: Min £86,444 to max £85,556 pa depending on experience. Salary reviews take place annually in April.

• Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual company bonus.
• Individual bonus can also be granted for top Talent Impact.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance.
• Wellness programs and support.
• Employee discount scheme.

• International career possibilities.
• Flexible and Hybrid working.
• Help with home office equipment.
• Volunteering days.
• Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment.

INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter (in one document). Do you have a question, or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Sandra de Klerk via [e-mail].

What can you expect?

The application process consists of an initial screening by recruitment and two interview rounds with hiring managers and stakeholders.

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Reference Information

• Reference Code: 861072
• Division: Consumer Health
• Location: United Kingdom: Berkshire: Reading
• Functional Area: Medical Affairs & Pharmacovigilance
• Position Grade: VS 1.3
• Employment Type: Regular
• Work Time: Full time

Contact

Address: 2920 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5R6

Telephone: 1‑855‑623‑8178

E‑Mail: [e-mail]

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