Head of Medical UK in London

Chugai Pharma Europe (CPE) is a regional business and wholly owned subsidiary of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s leading research-based pharmaceutical companies. Established in 1993, CPE is the regional coordinator of Chugai’s commercial, medical and business activities in Europe, as well as supporting research & development for Japan and exploring co-development and in-licensing opportunities. Our mission is to dedicate ourselves to adding value by creating and delivering innovative products and services for the medical community and human health around the world.

This is a full-time role (part-time is also possible) for a Head of Medical UK located in London, with flexibility for remote work. We support flexible and hybrid working. For this role, office presence is required on only four days per month, with the remainder of working time being performed remotely, subject to business needs and team collaboration requirements.

Please only apply (in English) if you consider that you fulfil the below criteria.

• Qualified physician, pharmacist, senior scientist, or a professional with equivalent experience in medical affairs
• General Medical Council (GMC) or local equivalent registered
• Higher qualification (e.g. MRCP) preferred
• Higher qualification(s) relevant to pharmaceutical medicine (e.g. MFPM) preferred
• ABPI Medical Final signatory preferred
• Strategic thinker with the ability to inspire the organisation to meet business goals
• An inclusive leader that understands the benefit of leading a diverse team and is committed to developing others
• Experience of a diverse range of projects and stakeholder interactions over a range of therapy areas in a Medical Affairs role
• Business Acumen with a pragmatic and collaborative approach
• Experience of budget management, contracting and procurement processes including their governance, to deliver impactful projects efficiently, meeting all necessary compliance standards
• Able to manage processes and assess risks under standard industry governance frameworks for example, relating to grants and donations, clinical studies [including IIS NIS, PASS], and patient support programmes
• Ability to prioritise and make difficult decisions when needed
• Displays a professional image and acts as a company ambassador
• Detailed working knowledge and able to act as SME for the ABPI code of practice

Lead and develop country medical teams to act as the scientific ambassadors of the company. Also to support internal business functions through therapy area expertise and a deep understanding of the clinical environment and broader health ecosystem relating to relevant disease areas. Able to plan and oversee a diverse range of medical projects, working with other business functions to achieve shared patient-centric goals. These might include Patient Support Programmes, HCP Educational events and programmes, Congress activities and Investigator Initiated studies.

Strong communication skills, able to translate complex science and highlight clinical relevance to healthcare practitioners and gather relevant insights externally to inform internal business strategy. Deep understanding of the local healthcare environment, to inform business strategy and support front line medical staff to carry out appropriate external interactions with a range of stakeholders from Payers, HCPs, allied healthcare professionals, and patient groups and ensure relevant insights are gathered and shared with other business functions.

Experience of a range of evidence generation projects and generating publications would be an advantage. Deep knowledge of local regulations, able to risk assess projects and provide specialist advice to mitigate, supporting the healthcare compliance team’s governance of the Code of practice and equivalent country codes. Responsible for the development and delivery of strong strategic medical plans at Country level, aligned with business goals and agreed budgets. To provide strong leadership and management of a country medical team ensuring high performance.

Ability to work in partnership with Roche and other business partners to enhance Chugai’s objective of being the preferred partner of choice. To work collaboratively with Global Medical Affairs and other allied functions within the wider global organisation.

Chugai is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics.