Global Medical Affairs Lead

Ready to shape the global medical strategy for movement disorders and make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives worldwide?

R&D Partners is seeking a Global Medical Affairs Lead to drive the global medical strategy for movement disorders, including post-stroke spasticity and cervical dystonia. This hands-on role involves line management of one direct report and collaboration with cross-functional teams and international partners across more than 80 countries. Reporting to the Head of Global Medical Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping global medical activities and strategic priorities.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the global medical strategy to support business objectives.
• Provide medical leadership across global cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
• Drive evidence generation activities, including Phase IV real-world evidence and investigator-initiated studies.
• Lead scientific exchange through congresses, advisory boards, and expert engagement.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with external experts, academic partners, and patient communities.
• Oversee publication planning and scientific communications.
• Deliver impactful medical education and training initiatives.
• Review and approve medical content and materials.
• Gather insights to continuously refine strategies and priorities.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable regulations, policies, and quality standards.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• MD, PhD, or equivalent scientific degree.
• Proven Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Neurology or Movement Disorders.
• Strong scientific expertise and ability to communicate complex data clearly.
• Experience in clinical research, evidence generation, and scientific publications.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel internationally up to 30%.

For more information, please contact Calum Watson.

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