Senior Scientific Manager

Senior Scientific Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead medical strategy and collaborate with teams in the aesthetics sector.
  • Company: Leading pharmaceutical organisation with a fast-growing aesthetics portfolio.
  • Benefits: Supportive leadership, coaching opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative culture where your contributions truly matter.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of aesthetics while driving impactful medical initiatives.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Medical Affairs or Aesthetics; training provided for new skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

We are recruiting a Medical Affairs Lead in Aesthetics to provide senior medical leadership across the UK Ireland aesthetics portfolio for a leading pharmaceutical organisation. This is a high-impact role working closely with Commercial and Marketing teams, combining scientific expertise with pragmatic, solution-focused collaboration.

You’ll play a key role in shaping medical strategy, driving data generation, engaging external experts, and leading a small team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

  • Act as the Medical Lead for Aesthetics, providing medical and scientific leadership to the business.
  • Partner closely with Commercial and Marketing teams to support compliant, high-quality actives.
  • Lead medical affairs activities including research studies, data generation, expert engagement, and publications.
  • Lead two direct reports, with responsibility for coaching, development, and performance.
  • Build and sustain a high-performance, collaborative medical culture.
  • Specialist experience in either Medical Affairs or Aesthetics.
  • Final Medical Signatory experience not required; training can be provided.

Fast-growing aesthetics business with strong momentum. Agile, collaborative culture where decisions are made and implemented. Supportive leadership with a strong coaching mindset.

Senior Scientific Manager employer: Actalent

Join a leading pharmaceutical organisation as a Senior Scientific Manager in Aesthetics, where you will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to shape medical strategy while leading a high-performance team. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic sector with a commitment to scientific excellence and a culture that encourages growth and engagement.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Scientific Manager

Medical Leadership
Scientific Expertise
Collaboration Skills
Data Generation
Expert Engagement
Publications Management
Coaching and Development