Senior Medical Science Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Build and strengthen professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in product development.

• Collaborate with key medical organizations, centers of excellence, societies, and associations in the UK.

• Deliver medical information through equitable and balanced scientific exchanges.

• Provide clinical and scientific support for both products in development and commercialized brands in the UK.

• Identify, establish, and nurture scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

• Gather KOL insights on current or emerging scientific advancements impacting patient care.

• Serve as the primary liaison to healthcare professionals (HCPs) working on projects with Ultragenyx, sharing insights with the local team.

• Assist local Investigator Sponsored Trials (ISTs) and Clinical Units (CUs) with follow-up activities.

• Contribute to and implement the local medical affairs strategy.

• Raise awareness of pertinent rare diseases.

• Address unsolicited inquiries regarding medical information.

• Deliver clinical presentations, updates, and scientific support at medical conferences and educational initiatives.

• Collaborate with Clinical Operations on clinical development activities, including identifying trial sites and engaging with investigators.

• Conduct regular local literature reviews and summarize key findings.

• Participate in medical training for the local sales team.

• Organize and prioritize personal work schedule while managing individual territory effectively.

• Attend regular meetings with the Manager and local team.

• Ensure that all activities adhere to company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree in a clinical or medical specialty (MD, PhD, PharmD, or Master of Science) along with relevant clinical experience is preferred.

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically in medical affairs, is required.

• Scientific knowledge in rare diseases is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the healthcare delivery system and patient pathways in the UK.

• Proficiency in English is essential.

• Location: UK.

• Approximately 50-60% travel is required, with overnight travel as necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous vacation time along with public holidays recognized by the company.

• Volunteer days.

• Long-term incentive plans and employee stock purchase options or equivalent offerings.

• Employee wellness benefits.

• Fitness reimbursement.

• Tuition sponsorship.

• Professional development plans.