Head of Medical Training & Medical Affairs

MVG Recruitment Specialists; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pharmaceutical organization is seeking a Head of Medical Training & Medical Affairs. This dynamic position requires a qualified Medical Doctor with a passion for medical education and experience in training within the pharmaceutical sector. You will lead training initiatives, manage a team, and contribute to strategic marketing and KOL engagement, ensuring that sales teams possess the necessary clinical knowledge to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales training within pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical landscape and regulations.
• Experience developing training content and delivering workshops.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement training programs for sales representatives.
• Deliver workshops on product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Manage and mentor training personnel to drive excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Project Management

Education

Medical Degree (MBChB)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital Training Tools

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a prominent pharmaceutical organisation seeking a Head of Medical Training & Medical Affairs to lead their training and medical affairs function. This dynamic role is ideally suited for a qualified Medical Doctor with a passion for medical education, team leadership, and strategic input into product training and medical affairs. The position plays a critical role in equipping pharmaceutical sales teams with the clinical and commercial acumen needed to successfully promote products to healthcare professionals. It also offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic marketing, CME initiatives, and KOL engagement.

Key Responsibilities: Training Leadership

• Design and implement training programs for new and existing sales representatives
• Deliver engaging in-person and virtual workshops focused on product knowledge, medical data, and sales techniques
• Develop training materials, manuals, e-learning content, and case studies
• Provide product training across all verticals
• Evaluate training effectiveness and adapt content as needed

Medical Affairs & Cross-Functional Support

• Stay up to date with product innovation, clinical data, and regulatory changes
• Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, and Product teams to ensure training aligns with commercial strategy
• Support the creation of detailing aids and input into CME events and KOL relationships
• Monitor and coach field teams to maintain high standards of scientific knowledge and compliance

Team & Department Management

• Manage and mentor training personnel (direct and indirect reports)
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
• Drive excellence in sales team performance through targeted educational interventions

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Medical Degree (MBChB)
• Experience: Proven experience in sales training within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or biotech sectors
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical products, regulatory environment, and healthcare landscape
• Experience developing training content and delivering workshops

Skills:

• Strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital training tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for learning, teaching, and cross-functional collaboration

Additional Info:

• Office and field-based environment
• Flexibility to travel regularly and work outside standard hours when required
• Valid driver's license and own transport essential

If you are interested in leading impactful medical education in a progressive organisation, please email your application with a concise motivation to response "at" [URL Removed] REF: MVG/MTMA.

Desired Skills: MBChB, Pharmaceutical, Biotech

Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years