Medical Affairs Lead – Aesthetics
We are recruiting a Medical Affairs Lead – Aesthetics to provide senior medical leadership across the UK & Ireland aesthetics portfolio for a leading pharmaceutical organisation. This is a high‑impact role working closely with Commercial and Marketing teams, combining scientific expertise with pragmatic, solution‑focused collaboration.
You’ll play a key role in shaping medical strategy, driving data generation, engaging external experts, and leading a small team in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
The Role
* Act as the Medical Lead for Aesthetics, providing medical and scientific leadership to the business
* Partner closely with Commercial and Marketing teams to support compliant, high‑quality activity
* Provide practical guidance on compliance, enabling solutions rather than blocking progress
* Lead medical affairs activities including research studies, data generation, expert engagement, and publications
* Plan and deliver Advisory Boards (typically 3–4 per year), including full‑day expert meetings
* Lead two direct reports, with responsibility for coaching, development, and performance
* Build and sustain a high‑performance, collaborative medical culture
About You
* Specialist experience in either Medical Affairs or Aesthetics
* Doctor or Pharmacist background strongly preferred; GMC registration highly desirable
* Confident working cross‑functionally with senior stakeholders
* Comfortable leading experienced subject‑matter experts
* Proactive, resilient, and willing to challenge constructively
* Hands‑on, accountable, and commercially aware
* Final Medical Signatory experience not required; training can be provided
Why Join?
* Fast‑growing aesthetics business with strong momentum
* Agile, collaborative culture where decisions are made and implemented
* High visibility role with genuine scope to shape and influence
* Supportive leadership with a strong coaching mindset