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Medical Affairs Advisor – European Focus - Fixed Term Contract (1 year)

Overview

A leading pharmaceutical organisation is looking for a Medical Affairs Advisor to join it's European medical team. Supporting the Medical Director, this is person will act as a key conduit between the external healthcare environment and internal business functions.

This position will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the medical strategy for both marketed products and pipeline assets, while ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted source of scientific and clinical expertise for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic medical partner within cross-functional brand teams, providing scientific insights and shaping the direction of assets in Rare Diseases.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders including healthcare professionals, payers, policy makers, and patient advocacy groups.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of the annual Regional Medical Plan, ensuring alignment with global strategies and objectives.
• Attend medical events, congresses, symposia and advisory boards.
• Liaising with external vendors (such as medical communications agencies).
• Collaborate with the European Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and Health Outcomes teams to support integrated regional activities.
• Review and approve medical materials, ensuring compliance with industry codes and regulations.
• Respond to scientific inquiries from healthcare professionals, providing high-quality and timely data and insights.
• Support evidence generation planning, clinical research initiatives, and publication development in alignment with market needs.
• Assist in the feasibility and execution of clinical trials, including site selection and engagement with external experts.
• Uphold regulatory, ethical, and corporate compliance standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A scientific or clinical degree (e.g., BSc, MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) is essential.
• Prior experience in a Medical Affairs role within the pharmaceutical industry at a European level is required.
• Strong understanding of the European healthcare environment and clinical practices.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry codes of practice (e.g., ABPI, EFPIA, IFPMA).
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a results-driven setting.
• Rare Diseases expertise is preferred but not essential.