Medical Affairs Manager (rare disease) - 6 months contract (Buckinghamshire)
Posted 1 day ago by Jooble
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Medical Affairs Manager focuses on supporting a global biopharmaceutical organization in delivering their international plan for a rare disease portfolio. This hands-on position requires an experienced professional to manage high-impact medical education and engagement activities within a small, dynamic team. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating advisory boards, developing compliant content, and leading cross-functional initiatives. The contract is preferred as a fixed-term for 6 months, with a possibility for contractors operating via a Ltd company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting advisory boards and affiliate training content
- Coordinating monthly international medical affairs meetings
- Driving compliant content development and internal reviews (via Veeva Vault)
- Acting as the delivery lead across a number of cross-functional initiatives
Key Skills:
- Solid experience delivering medical affairs projects in pharma or biotech
- Ability to operate independently with minimal onboarding
- Background in rare diseases, genetic or metabolic disorders (oncology considered)
- Confidence in managing agency partners and internal stakeholders
- Experience using Veeva Vault (ABPI signatory not essential)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Buckinghamshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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We’re supporting a global biopharmaceutical organisation in their search for an experienced Medical Affairs Manager to support the delivery of their international plan for a rare disease portfolio. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role – ideal for someone who enjoys owning and delivering projects in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. The successful candidate will step straight into a small but busy team, picking up high-impact medical education and engagement activities with autonomy and pace.
Key Focus Areas Include
- Supporting advisory boards and affiliate training content
- Coordinating monthly international medical affairs meetings
- Driving compliant content development and internal reviews (via Veeva Vault)
- Acting as the delivery lead across a number of cross-functional initiatives
Start: ASAP (June 2025)
Contract type: Fixed-term contract (6 months) preferred, but we are open to contractors operating via a Ltd company (outside IR35)
We’re Looking For Someone Who Has
- solid experience delivering medical affairs projects in pharma or biotech
- Can operate independently with minimal onboarding
- Brings background in rare diseases, genetic or metabolic disorders (oncology considered)
- Is confident managing agency partners and internal stakeholders
- Has experience using Veeva Vault (ABPI signatory not essential)
If you are immediately available and looking for a meaningful medical affairs contract, this is a great opportunity to contribute directly to international patient-focused programmes in the rare disease space.
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