Medical Advisor/Sr. Medical Advisor

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Location: High Wycome/Maidenhead (UK)
 

About the role

We are recruiting an Medical Advisor Oncology to join our cross-functional Therapy Area team. In this role, you will help deliver value through high-quality medical input and leadership to strategy and activities, ultimately benefiting patients, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and the NHS.

You’ll be a key partner to the wider Therapy Area team (extended CVT), contributing medical insights, scientific support and customer engagement to drive the medical plan and oncology priorities.

Key responsibilities:

• Build and maintain deep expertise in related therapy area in oncology, staying up to date with clinical and scientific advances through actively engaging with key clinicians and academics.
• Gather and translate field insights to inform medical strategy and evidence generation
• Contribute to local evidence generation strategy by identifying data gaps and proposing research initiatives
• Contribute to the development and execution of the local Medical Affairs plan in related therapy areas
• Lead or support key medical affairs projects (e.g., advisory boards, scientific exchange, medical education programmes)
• Collaborate with Market Access colleagues providing medical expertise on Health Technology Appraisal submission(s)
• Work closely with Commercial, Regulatory, and Global/EMEA teams to ensure aligned strategy and execution
• Ensure all activities comply with ABPI Code of Practice and company policies
• Act as medical reviewer/final signatory (if qualified), ensuring scientific accuracy and balance

Qualifications

• GMC registered physician or Pharmacist with UK registration
• PhD in oncology, immunology, molecular biology, or related discipline
• MSc with significant experience in Oncology Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical industry
• Other relevant healthcare qualifications combined with substantial Oncology Medical Affairs experience

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Required:

• Proven experience in Medical Affairs or related roles
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated experiences in leading clinical/ scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy
• Good understanding of ABPI Code of Practice
• Experience in evidence generation, data interpretation, and scientific communication
• Ability to learn quickly, build and maintain relationships

Preferred:

• Experience as a Medical Advisor in lung, colorectal, or head and neck cancer preferred
• ABPI Code of Practice Final Signatory status and experience supporting Health Technology Appraisal Submissions

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion means “You Belong”. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can reach their potential.

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