Application deadline: 28/11/2025
Location: Maidenhead SL6 3UD, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 3983
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Medical Advisor to provide expert medical support across the UK and Ireland. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance scientific excellence, support innovative treatments, and improve the lives of patients living with skin conditions."
Join us in creating a future legacy in medical dermatology
At LEO Pharma, we are global leaders in medical dermatology. We have 115 years’ experience in bringing innovation to healthcare. And we are eager to do much more. Each year, close to 100 million people have a better day because of our medicines.
In the UK/Ireland Scientific Affairs Team we share a “challenge accepted” mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.
Your Role
As Medical Advisor for LEO Pharma UK & Ireland, you will play a key role in shaping and executing medical strategies that support our innovative product portfolio. Acting as a trusted scientific partner, you will collaborate across functions to drive brand excellence, provide guidance on industry codes, and empower Medical Science Liaisons with clear direction and measurable goals.
Representing the UK and Ireland in global forums, you will ensure local insights are heard while bringing valuable global perspectives back to the team - all with the aim of improving outcomes for patients living with skin conditions.
This role offers you the opportunity to:
Medical Brand Strategy
* Build relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) through meetings, congresses, and symposia.
* Lead insight-gathering activities and share brand-related insights across LEO Pharma.
* Develop brand-specific medical strategies aligned with UKIE, Global, and Cross-functional strategies.
* Create and deliver tactics to meet Critical Success Factors (CSFs) within timelines and budgets.
* Monitor UKIE Medical Affairs spending to ensure budget alignment.
* Keep Medical Director informed on competitor, clinical, and scientific developments.
Clinical Support
* Oversee submission, review, approval, and follow-up of Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) proposals.
* Collaborate with MSLs to nominate clinical study sites, secure engagement, and drive patient recruitment.
* Advise on potential recruitment challenges and study completion risks.
Cross-functional Collaboration
* Partner with marketing, global, and regional teams to produce agreed materials and activities.
* Maintain up-to-date therapeutic knowledge and contribute to cross-functional objectives.
* Regularly review scientific publications for potential insights and resource value to LEO Pharma.
* Track competitor data, publications, and activities to inform cross-functional planning.
Your Qualifications
To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:
* An advanced degree in medicine, pharmacy, or life sciences and GMC/GPC registration
* Extensive experience within Medical Affairs in dermatology, or relevant therapeutic areas.
* Expert understanding of ABPI/IPHA and related regulatory frameworks.
* Proven ability to develop medical strategies and successfully execute tactical plans.
* Excellent relationship-building skills with external experts and cross-functional teams.
* Skilled in analysing and communicating scientific insights.
* Collaborative mindset with excellent communication, organisational, and strategic thinking abilities.
LEO Pharma is built on collaboration, innovation and curiosity. Is this you?
Your Application
You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your CV on why this position has your interest. Please refrain from including a photograph.
Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.
Join us on our journey Beyond the Skin. Apply today!
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