Global Medical Affairs Team and Asset Leader
About The Position
The Global Medical Affairs Team and Asset Leader leads a Medical Affairs Team (MAT) and develops and drives the medical strategy for a defined brand, indication, or asset scope. The role integrates expertise across Development, Global Product Strategy, Publications, Scientific Communications, Evidence Generation, HEOR, Pricing and Reimbursement, and regional and local medical teams to deliver a unified medical vision. It translates scientific innovation into strategies that address high medical needs and influences global medical direction, particularly in oncology. The position also contributes senior-level input to launch preparation, lifecycle planning, and governance, incorporates country and regional perspectives into global strategies where relevant, mentors junior Medical Directors, and serves as an escalation point for complex asset-level trade-offs and prioritization. The role is based in London, United Kingdom; Cambridge, US; or Gaithersburg, US.
Requirements
- MD required for Senior/Executive levels, with demonstrated oncology expertise; relevant oncology experience required for Associate level.
- Extensive experience in senior oncology Medical Affairs or Clinical Development roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
- Proven track record of leading major initiatives in matrixed organizations with cross-functional teams.
- Strong external scientific credibility and excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinking, deep oncology knowledge, and ability to navigate complexity.
- Exceptional communication skills and demonstrated ability to align diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead a Medical Affairs Team (MAT) and define the overarching medical strategy for one brand, indication, or equivalent asset scope.
- Develop and maintain a coherent medical plan covering evidence generation, scientific communications, publications, HEOR, field medical needs, and external engagement priorities.
- Act as the formal cross-functional integrator for decision-making across Development, GPS, Publications, Scientific Communications, HEOR, and Pricing and Reimbursement.
- Translate scientific data into actionable strategies and differentiated medical positioning.
- Provide senior-level input into launch preparations, lifecycle planning, and governance discussions.
- Incorporate country and regional perspectives into global strategies where relevant.
- Mentor junior Medical Directors and contribute to capability-building within Medical Affairs.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex asset-level trade-offs and prioritization decisions.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Benefits in support of employee wellbeing and a diverse employee base.
- For US-based positions: annual bonus and equity, variable and dependent on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
