Associate Specialist, Medical Affairs

About the role

An excellent 12-month fixed-term opportunity for an Associate Specialist in Medical Affairs at the Red Oak site, reporting to the Associate Director of Medical Affairs. The role covers medical education, patient access, study support and metrics tracking.

Key responsibilities

• Work on assigned projects such as medical education initiatives
• Help identify, develop and maintain relationships with external project stakeholders, with support from the medical affairs team
• Collaborate across internal functions to support strategic planning
• Provide administrative support for Patient Access Programs and early access processes
• Build partnerships with market access, regulatory and development colleagues to support patient access to medicines (e.g. NCPE presentations, HTAs, CSAs)
• Support operational aspects of local drug groups (LDGs) alongside Medical Advisors, and provide operational and study management support for planning, conduct and reporting
• Lead the metrics dashboard for the medical team and CT trackers, and identify process improvements, including in the digital space
• Review and update Medical Affairs curricula to keep them compliant and relevant
• Support development of patient pathways and stakeholder mapping for new therapy areas

Required profile

• Bachelor's level 8 degree in Science, Pharmacy or a related discipline
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is beneficial
• Ability to work independently, escalate risks and issues, and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, flexible, resourceful and problem-solving, with a passion for science

Required skills

• Strong communication, project management and teamwork skills
• Microsoft 365
• Preferred: administrative support, business intelligence reporting, clinical project management, continuing medical education, data analysis, strategic planning