Global Medical Director (New Business Development)
United Kingdom - Remote
lobal Medical Director – New Business Development
Ashfield MedComms (AMC), part of Inizio Medical
Location: US (East Coast preferred) or UK (Macclesfield, Manchester or London)
Flexible working: Remote-first with office access (US and UK)
Lead growth at the intersection of science and strategy
Ashfield MedComms (AMC) is seeking a Global Medical Director to drive business growth across the US market and support global expansion initiatives. This is a senior, high-visibility role within the AMC Global Growth Team, offering meaningful strategic influence and direct engagement with senior pharma stakeholders.
This position plays a critical role in shaping AMC’s future growth and represents an opportunity to step into a leadership role with real commercial and strategic impact.
The Role
As Global Medical Director, you will serve as a senior scientific and strategic partner to clients, leading high-level growth conversations and shaping new business opportunities across medical affairs and promotional medical education.
While the role is US-focused, you will collaborate closely with colleagues across AMC’s global organization and the broader Inizio Medical network, contributing to proposals, pitches, and innovation-led growth initiatives.
This role is ideal for a seasoned medical communications leader who is credible with senior client levels, confident driving strategic discussions, and motivated by winning and growing business.
Key Responsibilities
New Business & Growth
* Lead and shape high-value new business opportunities, particularly in medical affairs and promotional medical education.
* Act as a senior scientific and strategic voice in client discussions, positioning AMC as a long-term partner.
* Lead and drive proposal and pitch development, ensuring clear value propositions and compelling scientific narratives for pharma decision-makers.
* Partner with global Growth colleagues to build and convert a strong new business pipeline.
* Engage directly with senior pharma and biotech stakeholders to understand challenges and identify growth opportunities.
* Support early-stage opportunity shaping and strategic growth conversations, with a primary focus on the US market.
* Build and maintain strong industry relationships that support long-term growth.
Scientific & Strategic Leadership
* Apply deep medical communications expertise to proposal strategy, pitch development, and solution design.
* Translate complex scientific and medical content into clear, commercially relevant client messaging.
* Support the positioning of AMC’s evolving offer, including innovative and emerging solutions across the Inizio network.
* Work closely with scientific, medical, and client service teams across AMC.
* Collaborate with Inizio Medical partners to deliver integrated, differentiated solutions.
* Contribute to growth best practices, tools, and enablement initiatives within the Global Growth Team.
What We’re Looking For
* Significant experience in medical communications, ideally within scientific and/or medical teams.
* Proven ability to lead senior-level, strategic conversations with pharma clients.
* Demonstrated involvement in new business development, including proposals and pitches while providing leadership and guidance to a broader cross-functional team from AMC and other stakeholders across Inizio Medical.
* Strong understanding of medical affairs and promotional medical education.
* Commercial mindset with confidence shaping opportunities and growth strategy.
* Interest in innovation, including digital and emerging solutions across the Inizio ecosystem.
Why AMC?
At Ashfield MedComms, you’ll be part of a globally connected, science-led organization that values strategic thinking and innovation. As part of Inizio Medical, you’ll have access to a broad range of capabilities and the opportunity to help shape solutions that matter to clients and patients alike.
What we offer:
* Senior-level visibility and strategic influence
* Exposure to global clients and high-impact growth initiatives
* Location flexibility (US East Coast preferred; UK considered for exceptional candidates)
* The opportunity to help define the next phase of AMC’s growth
Dont meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.
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