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**Job Function: **
Medical Affairs Group
**Job Sub Function: **
Medical Affairs
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
Job Description:
Location: High Wycome/Maidenhead (UK)
About the role
We are recruiting an ** Medical Advisor Oncology** to join our cross-functional Therapy Area team. In this role, you will help deliver value through high-quality medical input and leadership to strategy and activities, ultimately benefiting patients, Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and the NHS.
You’ll be a key partner to the wider Therapy Area team (extended CVT), contributing medical insights, scientific support and customer engagement to drive the medical plan and oncology priorities.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and maintain deep expertise in related therapy area in oncology, staying up to date with clinical and scientific advances through actively engaging with key clinicians and academics.
- Gather and translate field insights to inform medical strategy and evidence generation
- Contribute to local evidence generation strategy by identifying data gaps and proposing research initiatives
- Contribute to the development and execution of the local Medical Affairs plan in related therapy areas
- Lead or support key medical affairs projects (e.g., advisory boards, scientific exchange, medical education programmes)
- Collaborate with Market Access colleagues providing medical expertise on Health Technology Appraisal submission(s)
- Work closely with Commercial, Regulatory, and Global/EMEA teams to ensure aligned strategy and execution
- Ensure all activities comply with ABPI Code of Practice and company policies
- Act as medical reviewer/final signatory (if qualified), ensuring scientific accuracy and balance
Qualifications
- GMC registered physician or Pharmacist with UK registration
- PhD in oncology, immunology, molecular biology, or related discipline
- MSc with significant experience in Oncology Medical Affairs in pharmaceutical industry
- Other relevant healthcare qualifications combined with substantial Oncology Medical Affairs experience
Experience and Skills:
Required:
- Proven experience in Medical Affairs or related roles
- Strong project management skills and demonstrated experiences in leading clinical/ scientific programs with a high degree of autonomy
- Good understanding of ABPI Code of Practice
- Experience in evidence generation, data interpretation, and scientific communication
- Ability to learn quickly, build and maintain relationships
Preferred:
- Experience as a Medical Advisor in** lung, colorectal, or head and neck cancer preferred**
- ABPI Code of Practice Final Signatory status and experience supporting Health Technology Appraisal Submissions
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion means “You Belong”. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can reach their potential.
**Required Skills: **
Preferred Skills:
Medical Affairs