We are seeking a highly experienced and strategically minded Freelance Medical Affairs Director to lead and support medical affairs activities for our UK operations. In this role you will need to play a key leadership role in shaping scientific strategy, managing external relationships, and ensuring medical governance for products across their lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead UK Medical Affairs strategy and execution across designated therapeutic areas
* Oversee development and delivery of medical plans aligned with corporate and product strategy
* Lead external engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals (HCPs), and advisory boards
* Ensure compliance with ABPI Code of Practice and relevant regulatory frameworks
* Oversee review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials (via copy approval processes)
* Provide medical input for HTA submissions, pricing and reimbursement discussions
* Support clinical development and real-world evidence (RWE) activities as needed
* Manage freelance MSLs, medical writers, or other contract staff if applicable
Qualifications & Experience
* Medical degree (MD, MBBS) or PhD in a relevant life science discipline
* Minimum 8–10 years' experience in Medical Affairs roles, ideally within the UK pharma or biotech sector
* Strong knowledge of UK pharmaceutical regulations and ABPI Code
* Demonstrated ability to lead medical strategy and stakeholder engagement
* Experience working in freelance, consulting, or contract medical roles desirable
* Wide experience across multiple therapeutic areas.
Skills & Competencies
* Strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability
* Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
* Able to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
* Comfortable managing both high-level strategy and operational details
* ABPI Final Signatory status (preferred or required, depending on need)