Scientific Advisor

An exciting opportunity to join a small, collaborative pharmaceutical company as a Medical Affairs Scientist or Scientific Advisor. This role sits within a close-knit team of three and is responsible for providing internal and external scientific support — including medical education and scientific communications — to ensure that customer and patient needs are met.

The Company

This is a small but dynamic organisation offering a wonderfully broad remit and the chance to be involved in a wide range of medical affairs activities. Because of the company’s size, you will gain excellent visibility, have the chance to make a real impact, and develop a diverse skill set across multiple areas of medical affairs. The team is proactive, supportive, and fast-paced, working closely together to achieve results. The company operates a hybrid model, with office-based working in Hemel Hempstead three days per week.

Salary range: £35,000 – £42,000 (depending on experience) plus package – a discussion is encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage HCPs using company resources such as social media, third-party data, and Veeva.
• Design and deliver medical education and training programmes.
• Develop scientific and medical materials for use at medical conferences and meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date product and competitor knowledge, acting as a regional expert.
• Actively contribute to brand team planning and the development of materials.
• Lead the development of medical resources and activities, ensuring they are fair, balanced, and compliant.
• Ensure all generated materials meet governance and compliance requirements, including maintaining training records and delivering compliance training/updates.
• Build and nurture strong cross-functional relationships (MSLs, Medical Information, Regulatory Affairs, Regional & Global teams, Brand, and Commercial).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• BSc (or higher) with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a related agency (medical communications/medical education).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to simplify complex medical messages.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, and an excellent communicator with a collaborative mindset.
• Solid understanding of ABPI/PMCPA Code of Practice and medical governance.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a highly visible position, work closely with senior stakeholders, and gain hands-on experience across the breadth of medical affairs.

For more information, please contact Julia Day at 01246 457719 or jday@ckgroup.co.uk

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