UK Oncology Medical Head

The UK Oncology Medical Head provides overall leadership for Oncology Medical Affairs activities in the UK. This role leads the Oncology Medical team to develop and execute global, regional and country-specific Medical Affairs plans, while ensuring robust medical governance and full compliance for oncology-related activities in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership of the Oncology Medical Team: Develop, lead and effectively deploy the UK Oncology Medical team.
• Strategy and Planning: Provide strategic input into global and regional Oncology Medical strategies.
• Evidence Generation and Data Generation Plans: Ensure robust evidence gap analysis for UK oncology assets.
• Governance, Compliance and Medical Signatory Responsibilities: As an experienced Medical Final Signatory or AQP, provide leadership on governance and compliance oversight for Oncology Medical activities in the UK.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain a strong, supportive partnership with UK Oncology commercial colleagues.
• Operational Excellence and Resource Management: Manage all UK Oncology Medical activities within agreed scope, timelines and resources.

Basic Qualifications

• GMC-registered physician or UK-registered Pharmacist who is an ABPI Final Medical Signatory.
• Recent Oncology Medical Affairs experience or an appropriate alternative specialist therapy area.
• Prior experience working as a Medical Director/Advisor with recent experience of leading other leaders.
• Demonstrated understanding of the UK healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Robust understanding of internal and external codes of practice and regulations.
• Demonstrated matrix leadership experience.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English.