Sr. Medical Affairs Manager

Perrigo; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Forbes recognition

Job summary

Perrigo in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Senior Global Medical Affairs Manager to lead evidence-generation and medical narratives for nicotine replacement therapy and other drug products. You will critically appraise literature, support regulatory submissions, and guide external partners to build scalable medical affairs capabilities.

The role demands global medical affairs leadership across priority programs, mentorship to cross-functional teams, and collaboration with R&D, Regulatory, Marketing,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in health or life sciences.
• Typically 6+ years in pharma or consumer health.
• Experience in medical affairs, clinical research, or evidence generation preferred.
• Strong ability to evaluate and interpret scientific literature.
• Excellent medical writing and claims substantiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and synthesize literature related to nicotine replacement therapy and other drug products.
• Develop medical writing deliverables for regulatory submissions.
• Oversee external vendors for evidence-generation activities.
• Lead scientific communications and mentorship across teams.
• Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Commercial and Medical Affairs leadership to align study objectives.

Skills

Critical literature evaluation

Medical writing

Stakeholder management

Project management

Self-motivation

Education

Advanced degree in health or life sciences

Job description

Perrigo

Sr. Medical Affairs Manager

Location: Morristown, NJ, US, 07960

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

The Senior Global Medical Affairs Manager will play a critical role in supporting the clinical development, evaluation, and communication of scientific evidence for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products and other drug products. This individual will critically appraise scientific literature, develop strong medical and scientific narratives to support regulatory submissions, and oversee key evidence-generation activities in collaboration with external partners and vendors.

This role will support Perrigo's global Medical Affairs capability to increase evidence-generation needs. The position will provide critical scientific leadership across multiple priority programs, help build scalable Medical Affairs capabilities, and ensure continuity of medical support and evidence strategies across key growth platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, self-driven professional looking to contribute to impactful work in a dynamic, science-driven environment.

Scope of the Role

Scientific & Medical Expertise

• Review, critically analyze, and synthesize scientific literature related to nicotine replacement therapy and other drug products, including clinical, pharmacological, social behavioral science, health economics, and real-world evidence.
• Translate complex scientific data into clear, concise, and compelling medical summaries and insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support global promotional material review and assemble product claims substantiation documents in accordance with applicable guidelines, legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Support the development and maturation of global Medical Affairs capabilities, processes, tools, and best practices across the portfolio.
• Support scientific leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams to elevate evidence-generation, scientific communications, and claims substantiation capabilities.
• Partner with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and Medical Affairs leadership to identify capability gaps and implement sustainable solutions that support future portfolio growth.

Medical Writing

• Develop high-quality medical writing deliverables to support regulatory submissions and health authority interactions.
• Craft scientifically robust and well-structured arguments based on integrated inputs from stakeholders and external scientific key opinion leaders to support product claims, ensuring alignment with applicable requirements.

Evidence Generation & Study Management

• Develop study plans and oversee external vendors conducting different kinds of clinical development or product development studies such as:
  • Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Pharmacodynamic (PD) modeling
  • Bioequivalence (BE) studies
  • Product sensory studies
  • Other clinical and non-clinical evidence generation activities
• Ensure studies are executed to high scientific and quality standards, on time and within scope.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Operation, Marketing, Legal) to ensure alignment of study objectives and outputs.

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) & Healthcare Professionals (HPC) Engagement

• Identify, build, and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and relevant academic research centers in the field of scientific interest.
• Leverage external expertise to inform evidence generation strategies, clinical study design, and scientific positioning.
• Facilitate scientific exchange and collaboration to support research initiatives, publications, and broader medical affairs objectives.

Experience Required

Education

• Typically these skills are acquired with an advanced degree in a health or life sciences field:
  • PharmD, PhD, MD, MSc, or RN (or equivalent)

Experience

• Typically a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or consumer health industry
• Experience in medical affairs, clinical research, or evidence generation strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong ability to critically evaluate and interpret scientific literature
• Excellent medical writing skills with the ability to build clear, evidence-based arguments
• Familiarity with PK/PD modeling and bioequivalence concepts is highly desirable
• Proven ability to manage external vendors and complex projects
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-starter, proactive, and highly motivated with the ability to work independently

Why Join this Team

• Opportunity to work in high-impact therapeutic areas with significant public health relevance
• Collaborative, science-driven environment
• Exposure to global regulatory and evidence-generation strategies

Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Targeted base salary for New Jersey is $135-$145K.

Find out more Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo

Nearest Major Market: New Jersey

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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