Disease Area Medical Lead - Rare Disease
Core
Lead a Medical Affairs portfolio spanning nephrology, haematology, and transplant to advance patient care and healthcare professional engagement for rare diseases.
Role type
Senior Medical Affairs Lead (People Leadership & Strategy)
Builds
Strategic medical plans, evidence generation, and compliant scientific exchange for in-market brands and pre-launch assets.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Rare Diseases
Required skills
Medical Affairs strategy, people leadership (MSLs/Medical Managers), cross-functional partnership, evidence generation, medical governance, AI/digital tools adoption
Preferred skills
Rare disease/orphan drug experience, product launch, real-world evidence platforms, doctoral qualification (MD/PhD/Pharm.D), AI/digital health certification
Technologies
AI tools, advanced analytics, digital platforms
Responsibilities
Lead creation and implementation of Medical Affairs plans; coach and develop MSLs and Medical Managers; embed Medical Excellence standards; champion responsible use of AI and digital tools; oversee evidence generation and compliant scientific exchange; partner with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, and global teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership