At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive scientific communication and develop impactful publications and presentations.
- Company: Join a leading medical device company focused on innovation and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong focus on career development and cross-functional teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by translating science into strategic business insights.
- Qualifications: 5 years in Medical Affairs and a degree in Optometry required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Drive scientific communication and evidence-support strategies to meet Commercial business needs. You will develop publications, abstracts, and presentations, conduct medical reviews of marketing claims, and manage the Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) program. Serving as a subject matter expert, you will ensure all scientific outputs align with commercial priorities while maintaining strict regulatory and compliance standards.
Essential Functions & Accountabilities
- Scientific Leadership & Claims Support
- Scientific Materials: Develop and review publications, conference abstracts, and presentations that translate commercial needs into compliant, robust communication materials.
- Program Oversight: Manage the IIS program to address strategic data gaps identified by Commercial, Clinical, and R&D.
- Medical Review (MLR/AdPromo): Review promotional and educational materials to ensure accuracy, balance, and compliance.
- Claims Substantiation: Provide scientific guidance on internal/external data and author technical memos or data-on-file documents to support commercial strategies.
- External & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- KOL Engagement: Support Commercial and Professional Affairs by providing scientific expertise for relationships with key opinion leaders and influencers.
- Defense & Inquiries: Formulate evidence-based responses to competitor challenges and handle off-label inquiries within compliant, non-promotional boundaries.
- Cross-Functional Input: Provide strategic medical/scientific insights to global brand and regional marketing teams to enable credible market execution.
Experience & Education
- Industry Experience: 5 years in Medical/Professional Affairs or related clinical/scientific roles (medical device industry strongly preferred).
- Clinical Experience: 5 years of experience as an optometrist. Practice management experience is a plus.
- Education: Degree in Optometry (BOptom, MOptom, OD) or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong proficiency in MLR/AdPromo processes and US/EU promotional regulations.
- Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical data to legal, regulatory, commercial, and external audiences.
- Global market experience (multi-market exposure or additional language skills preferred).
- Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Medical Affairs Manager employer: LennTech Search
As a Medical Affairs Manager, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that prioritises scientific integrity and compliance. Our company offers robust professional development opportunities, a supportive work culture that values innovation, and the chance to engage with key opinion leaders in the medical field. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a unique blend of career growth and meaningful contributions to healthcare advancements.
