Senior Director / VP Medical Affairs & Clinical Development

Job Description Our client, a successful, niche Pharma Company is now hiring for an experienced Senior Medical Director / VP to join their growing business. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director, Medical Affairs & Clinical Development to drive the direction and growth of their medical strategy. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the clinical and scientific integrity of their pharmaceutical products and in shaping their interactions with healthcare professionals, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders. Key Activities / Key Responsibilities Develop and implement medical affairs strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives and therapeutic area priorities. Provide medical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, to ensure successful product development and commercialisation. Lead the development and execution of medical communication plans, including publication strategies, medical education programs, and scientific engagement activities. Oversee the design and implementation of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards. Serve as a key medical expert and spokesperson for the company, representing medical affairs perspectives internally and externally. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders, medical societies, and academic institutions to advance scientific understanding and support the successful launch and uptake of their products. Provide medical insights and strategic input to support the evaluation of business development opportunities, including licensing agreements, partnerships, and acquisitions. Stay abreast of developments in medical science, healthcare policy, and regulatory requirements relevant to their therapeutic areas of interest. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning within the medical affairs team. Scope of the position Size of team: TBC Geographical reach: Global Budget: N/A Is travel required: Potential Key Relationships Operations (Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Assurance), Commercial, M&A, Supply Chain, Legal and Compliance Suppliers, CMOs, Customers, End Users, HCPs, Competent Authorities Qualifications Medical degree (MD or equivalent) required and GMC registered. ABPI/PMCPA Final Medical Signatory. Considerable experience in medical affairs leadership roles within the pharmaceutical industry. Strong understanding of clinical development, regulatory affairs, and pharmacovigilance processes. Demonstrated track record of successful product launches and lifecycle management strategies. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders. Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. Strong ethical and compliance mindset, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Competencies Strong Agile thinker who can adapt to situations of high speed change Problem solver who can work through complex issues Candidate must demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to learn Must demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards Previous demonstration of working effectively as part of team with strong influencing and collaboration Demonstrates a willingness to achieve goals together and respect the view of others, in the context of changing priorities and strict deadlines Results orientated and accountable for actions Believes and embraces the company s commitment to continuous improvement, quality management, values and behaviours #J-18808-Ljbffr