Associate Director Medical Affairs UK (Oncology)

BioSpace; Uxbridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking an Associate Director Medical Affairs (UK) in Oncology to provide scientific leadership across the portfolio and pipeline. Based in Uxbridge with a hybrid work model, you will partner with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, and Global Medical Affairs to shape strategy and lifecycle management.

The role requires an advanced scientific degree and significant Oncology MA experience in the UK, with 20-30% travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc or equivalent).
• Significant Medical Affairs experience within pharma/biotech with substantial Oncology.
• Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs and Clinical Development in the UK healthcare environment.
• Experience engaging with Key Opinion Leaders and external experts.
• Working knowledge of reviewing materials per UK ABPI Code.
• Experience working in a matrix, cross-functional organization.
• Excellent scientific communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the UK medical lead for assigned oncology assets and pipeline products.
• Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, scientific societies, and other external stakeholders.
• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, and Global Medical Affairs teams.
• Provide scientific and medical input into product strategy, launch readiness, lifecycle management, and evidence-generation activities.
• Support advisory boards, scientific meetings, congresses, and educational initiatives.
• Deliver high-quality scientific presentations and communicate complex medical information to diverse audiences.
• Contribute to clinical development activities through engagement with investigators, research centers, and oncology networks.
• Review and approve materials in accordance with the UK ABPI Code of Practice.
• Identify unmet medical needs and generate insights to inform medical strategy.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

Oncology experience

UK ABPI knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Scientific communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc or equivalent

Job description

Build our future together

At Regeneron, our Medical Affairs professionals play a critical role in advancing scientific understanding, supporting evidence generation, and improving outcomes for patients living with cancer.

We are seeking an Associate Director Medical Affairs UK (Oncology) to provide scientific and medical leadership across our oncology portfolio and pipeline. Working within a highly collaborative matrix environment, you will serve as a trusted medical expert, partnering with internal stakeholders and external healthcare professionals to shape medical strategy, support launches, and advance scientific exchange across the UK.

When & where

Location: Uxbridge, UK

Hybrid working model

Travel: Approximately 20-30%, including some international travel

Discover your role

Serve as the UK medical lead for assigned oncology assets and pipeline products.

Build and maintain scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, scientific societies, and other external stakeholders.

Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, and Global Medical Affairs teams.

Provide scientific and medical input into product strategy, launch readiness, lifecycle management, and evidence-generation activities.

Support advisory boards, scientific meetings, congresses, and educational initiatives.

Deliver high-quality scientific presentations and communicate complex medical information to diverse audiences.

Contribute to clinical development activities through engagement with investigators, research centers, and oncology networks.

Review and approve materials in accordance with the UK ABPI Code of Practice.

Identify unmet medical needs and generate insights to inform medical strategy.

Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.

This role requires

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc or equivalent) in Medicine, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Significant Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including substantial Oncology experience.
• Strong knowledge of Medical Affairs and Clinical Development within the UK healthcare environment.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with Key Opinion Leaders and other external experts.
• Working knowledge and experience reviewing materials in accordance with the UK ABPI Code.
• Experience working successfully within a matrix, cross-functional organization.
• Excellent scientific communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-directed, and entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong commitment to compliance, ethics, and scientific integrity.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-30%, including international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• GMC-registered physician or registered pharmacist.
• Final Medical Signatory certification or interest in becoming a Final Medical Signatory for the UK and Ireland.
• Previous clinical practice experience.
• Product launch experience within Oncology.
• Experience in Skin Cancer, Immuno-Oncology, and/or Solid Tumours.
• Existing relationships within the UK oncology community.
• Strong leadership, influencing, negotiation, and collaboration skills.

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits. Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process. If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter.

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