Medical Director (UK & Ireland)

A global pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an experienced Medical Affairs leader to head its UK and Ireland medical function. This is a highly visible, hands‑on position with responsibility for country medical strategy, team leadership and final signatory oversight.

The role will primarily lead medical activities across a specialist anti‑infectives portfolio, including an important upcoming launch, with additional scope to work across onco‑haematology. You will also contribute to the wider UK leadership team and the continued development of the medical function.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the UK and Ireland Medical Affairs strategy
• Lead medical planning across anti‑infectives, with additional involvement in onco‑haematology
• Manage, coach and develop the local Medical Affairs team
• Build scientific partnerships with KOLs, healthcare institutions and medical societies
• Act as final medical signatory for promotional and non‑promotional materials
• Provide strategic medical input as part of the UK leadership team
• Partner closely with Commercial, Regulatory, Safety, Legal and Compliance
• Maintain robust medical governance across the UK and Ireland

Ideal background

• Medically qualified, with 7+ years’ Medical Affairs experience
• At least two years of clinical practice experience
• Strong anti‑infectives expertise gained within industry or clinical practice
• Onco‑haematology experience would be highly advantageous
• Proven experience developing and delivering country‑level medical strategy
• UK final signatory experience and strong ABPI Code expertise
• Excellent leadership, communication and business‑partnering skills
• A hands‑on, commercially aware and solutions‑focused approach

Candidates should be based within reasonable travelling distance of the company’s South East England office and comfortable with up to 30% national and international travel.

Competitive package and strong potential for future regional or global progression.

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