Senior Medical Affairs Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Polokwane

Private health insurance

Career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Medical Affairs Manager to lead medical strategy in the Limpopo region, with a strong focus on scientific integrity and evidence generation. The role involves engaging with KOLs, guiding cross-functional teams, and shaping communications across the product portfolio.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement in Polokwane, with opportunities to influence patient care and drive strategic medical initiatives within the organization.

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBChB/MD or PhD in life sciences.
• 7+ years of experience in medical affairs within pharma/biotech.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing medical affairs strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive medical affairs strategies aligned with company objectives and therapeutic focus.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with KOLs and healthcare professionals.
• Oversee generation and dissemination of scientific data, including supporting clinical studies and publications.
• Provide medical expertise to cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, regulatory affairs, and market access.
• Ensure all medical communications are accurate, balanced, and compliant with regulations.
• Contribute to medical education programs and scientific exchange activities.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

KOL engagement

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

MBChB/MD or PhD in life sciences

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Medical Affairs Manager to provide strategic medical leadership and support for their product portfolio in the Limpopo region. This role is central to developing and executing the medical affairs strategy, engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), and ensuring the scientific and clinical integrity of company communications. You will be responsible for driving evidence generation, providing medical expertise, and fostering strong relationships with the medical community. This senior position offers a compelling opportunity to shape medical strategy and contribute significantly to patient care within the therapeutic areas managed by the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive medical affairs strategies aligned with company objectives and therapeutic area focus.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals.
• Oversee the generation and dissemination of scientific data, including supporting clinical studies and publications.
• Provide medical expertise and support to cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, regulatory affairs, and market access.
• Ensure all medical and scientific communications are accurate, balanced, and compliant with relevant regulations and codes.
• Contribute to the development of medical education programs and scientific exchange activities.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBChB/MD) or a Ph.D. in a relevant life science discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful medical affairs strategies.
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, drug development, clinical research, and regulatory affairs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with scientific and medical experts.
• Experience in therapeutic areas relevant to the company's portfolio.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility and work-life balance in Polokwane .
• Exposure to cutting-edge pharmaceutical research and development.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.