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The role of a Senior Manager, Medical Affairs is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of scientific content, client management, and team leadership.
We partner with leading life sciences companies to transform scientific insight into strategic impact. Our work spans Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Patient Services—and we bring clarity, creativity, and collaboration to every engagement.
Why joining the team ?
We’re in an exciting period of growth and looking for talented people to help lead projects across our Medical Affairs team. This isn’t just about adding experience, it’s about bringing our teams closer together, learning from each other, and strengthening how we work as one.
Is the role for you?
This role is ideal for a seasoned medical affairs professional with strong scientific acumen, strategic leadership experience, and a passion for building client relationships and high-performing teams. As Senior Manager, you’ll drive key strategic accounts, mentor and grow a multidisciplinary team, and help shape the future of our scientific communications offering.
Role Responsibilities & Requirements:
* Cultural Demonstration: Contribute to a collaborative, curious, and driven team environment in line with Sixsense’s values of integrity, achievement, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit.
* Operational Targets and KPI: Achieves personal targets and KPIs, taking proactive corrective action when they are likely to be missed.
* Project Leadership: Lead the development of high-quality scientific content across various deliverables (e.g., slide decks, advisory board materials, training content, medical education tools, publications, etc.).
* Client Management: Act as a key client contact and strategic advisor, ensuring clear communication, proactive planning, and strong relationship building with internal stakeholders, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and external collaborators.
* Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of medical writers and/or consultants, supporting their development and ensuring editorial excellence across all content.
* Strategic Oversight: Provide guidance and oversight on project planning, client communications, and internal workflows.
* Business Development: Contribute to cross-functional initiatives, proposals, and new business efforts.
* Process Adherence: Use relevant internal processes to support consistent and effective execution of responsibilities. Provide recommendations to improve existing processes and support associated initiatives.
* Learning and Development: Engage with development opportunities and support the growth of others through feedback and knowledge sharing.
* Passionate about scientific communication and the life sciences
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
* Proven ability to write and edit complex scientific content for various audiences
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Team-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused
* Confident and professional in client-facing settings
* Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
* Able to manage timelines and budgets effectively
* Brings a collaborative mindset and supports a strong team culture
Qualifications & Experience:
* Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD, or MSc required)
* 7+ years of experience in medical communications, scientific affairs, or related roles in pharma, biotech, or consulting
* Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading teams through evolving client needs and priorities
* A strong sense of ownership and accountability for both project outcomes and client satisfaction
* Proven leadership experience, including direct team management, strategic client leadership, and scientific oversight
* Strong business acumen and a track record of growing client relationships and identifying new opportunities
* Experience managing complex, multi-stream projects and working with cross-functional teams
* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
* A collaborative, proactive leader who leads with integrity, curiosity, and vision
* Experience across multiple therapeutic areas
* Familiarity with medical, regulatory, or publication standards
* Understanding of Global and/or US healthcare landscapes
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