Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs

Location: Hybrid role, London office
Reports to: CEO
Company: Clinical trials stage biopharma company specializing in rare diseases

Overview

IQVIA are seeking an experienced Senior level Medical Affairs leader to join our client’s team, specialising in one specific rare disease area.  Employed directly by the company in question (not on IQVIA contract), this pivotal role carries responsibility for building out and leading the company’s medical affairs team as they increase their EU footprint and will likely expand to include other rare disease programs under development in future.  This is a fantastic and much sought after opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at an exciting time of growth.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Senior Level Medical Affairs Expertise: Strong background at a senior level of building and leading a Medical Affairs team in Europe, especially during late-stage development and launch phase.
• Experience: 10-15 years in the medical department of a pharmaceutical or biotech company, with experience in rare diseases and orphan drugs, combined with at least 8 years of international experience.
• Medical Background: Must have Hospital experience as a practicing doctor and General Medical Council UK registration or equivalent medical qualification.
• Small Company Experience: Experience in late-stage clinical development in a small company environment is preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of industry medical governance norms and compliance with laws, regulations, and codes of practice.

Skills and Capabilities

The ideal candidate has experience building Medical Affairs teams in Europe for rare diseases and excels in business planning within cross-functional teams. They have a proven ability to add value and influence global medical strategy, engage stakeholders with integrity, and communicate effectively across various media. Additionally, they are skilled in medico-legal review processes, scientific communication, and have a solid understanding of EU medical information and pharmacovigilance practices.

Key Responsibilities

You will build and lead a high-calibre EU Medical Affairs team, collaborating with partners and internal teams to ensure successful product development, launch, and lifecycle management. You will develop and execute Medical Affairs strategies, represent the company in regulatory interactions, and establish centres of excellence for relevant conditions. The role involves engaging with key opinion leaders, physicians, and patient groups, and working cross-functionally to advance medical aspects of the company’s activities. Additionally, the job holder will provide strategic leadership, drive publication and education programs, and ensure compliance with all activities.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com