To strengthen our Medical Affairs Team in Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, we are currently hiring a

Senior Medical Affairs Manager (m/f/x)

Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid (2 office days per week)

The Opportunity

This role focuses on providing medical strategy and leadership for hematology and gene therapy, specifically for rare bleeding disorders. The successful candidate will develop, communicate, and implement the Medical Affairs strategy, engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), review activities and materials, and coordinate medical representation within the hematology therapy area team and UK strategic planning. This position includes membership in the commercial leadership team, where the role will influence cross-functional company strategy with a medical perspective. The role also involves direct and indirect management duties.

The Role

• Lead the development and execution of the medical affairs strategy for the hematology therapy area, including gene therapy launch across the UK & Ireland.
• Provide Medical Affairs expertise within the therapy area cross-functional business team, attending TAT meetings, and ensuring compliance with ABPI Code of Practice and company requirements.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Medical Engagement and the Head of Medical Affairs to develop and implement the Medical Affairs strategic and operational plan, aligning with business goals and stakeholder needs.
• Provide leadership and support for KOL engagement and projects for Hematology Regional Medical Engagement Managers.
• Respond to CSL Behring UK Medical Information queries promptly and professionally.
• Develop and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs and regularly engage with healthcare professionals to build customer insight, identify unmet needs, and maintain patient focus.
• Assist with market access by providing information to NICE, the Scottish Medicines Consortium, and other regulatory bodies as needed.
• Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with CSL Behring UK and global SOPs, policies, and quality systems. Contribute to SOP development and review, and maintain personal training records.

• Medical Degree or Advanced Life Science Degree (e.g., Pharmacist, PhD, Pharm D) required.
• ABPI registered medical signatory or willingness to train.
• 3-5 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry required.
• 3-5 years of relevant clinical or research/academic experience, preferably in hematology, desirable.
• Experience with ABPI technical or medical review is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of national medical regulations, ABPI Code of Practice, adverse event reporting, post-marketing surveillance, and product recall processes.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant product literature and publications.

• Our comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision options, life insurance, and a retirement plan, providing a range of choices to suit our employees' needs.