Director, Medical Affairs Advisory

Red Nucleus is hiring experienced Medical Affairs consultants! This is a remote role based out of the US, Canada, or the UK. Our purpose is advancing knowledge to improve lives. We succeed by being the premier provider of strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services (commercial, market access, medical affairs), and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry. Our global team is composed of nearly 1,000 full‑time employees whose commitment to creativity, quality, and on‑time delivery is unrivaled in our space. At Red Nucleus, we believe in providing a rich working environment that pushes us to innovate in ways that engage our employees to be their best selves. Our culture is about meaningful work, a true sense of community, and fun. We love to celebrate our people and we are proud to have been internationally recognized as a “Great Place to Work”.

How You Will Contribute

Role Summary

As Director, Medical Affairs Advisory, you will lead the delivery of strategic consulting projects that help life sciences clients transform their Medical Affairs organizations and optimize asset‑level strategies. You will manage multi‑workstream engagements, lead teams of consultants, and ensure high‑quality outcomes that meet client expectations. You will also play a key role in building client relationships, identifying new opportunities within existing accounts, and contributing to organic growth. While this role does not own medical communications deliverables, you may occasionally collaborate with our global Medical Communications team to ensure strategic alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Own end‑to‑end delivery of complex Medical Affairs consulting projects. Define project scope, structure workstreams, and manage timelines and budgets. Ensure deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and strategic insight.
• Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (Heads of Medical Affairs, TA Leads). Lead client meetings, synthesize insights, and present recommendations. Identify new opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to organic growth.
• Team Management: Manage and mentor consultants and associate directors; provide coaching and feedback. Allocate resources effectively across projects and ensure team development.
• Strategic Problem‑Solving: Develop solutions for organizational challenges (operating model design, governance frameworks, capability building). Support asset‑level strategy (launch readiness, evidence planning) as part of broader organizational priorities. Apply structured thinking to ambiguous problems and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Market Access, Commercial, Medical Communications) to deliver integrated solutions. Occasionally support alignment with medical communications programs as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred: MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent.
• 6–10+ years in management consulting or industry roles focused on Medical Affairs strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Proven experience in project leadership, team management, and client engagement.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs functions and their role in evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and lifecycle management.
• Exceptional communication, executive presence, and problem‑solving skills.

Illustrative Project Types

• Medical Affairs organizational design and transformation
• Operating model and governance framework development
• Capability building and change management
• Asset‑level Medical Affairs strategy and launch planning
• Portfolio prioritization and resource optimization
• Performance measurement and KPI frameworks

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Polished presentation & moderating skills.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical and life science industries.
• Rigorous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self‑starter and driven.
• Ability to multi‑task with superior organization skills.
• Strong ability to work independently as well as be an integral part of a team.
• Dependable and flexible.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Ability to work in a global environment with an understanding of cultural differences and work practices.