Medical Manager UK & Ireland

Advancing brain health. Transforming lives.
 
Lundbeck has an unparalleled history. For over 70 years, we have maintained our commitment to neuroscience. And our domain expertise in brain health provides us with the strongest possible foundation for discovering and developing new treatments in this increasingly important area.
In a quickly developing field of science, we are continuously adapting new ways of working and improving efficiency to be able to shift resources to innovation. With rapidly improving understanding of the biology of the brain, we hold ourselves accountable for advancing brain health by curiously exploring new opportunities for treatments. We call this being a Focused Innovator. The brain health challenge is real. Our commitment is real. Our impact is real.
All our work is inspired by three core behaviors. We are: Curious, Adaptable and Accountable.
Our innovation-focused culture means that we make fast decisions and targeted choices, collaborating across functions. We encourage an entrepreneurial mindset, where employees are empowered to take educated risks that could lead to significant breakthroughs.
Our nimbleness and ability allow us to respond quickly to changes in the market and sets us apart from large pharma.
 
We are offering an exceptional opportunity to join Lundbeck as Medical Manager. If you're passionate about working in a collaborative environment and want to be part of a team committed to neuroscience, then this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. In this role you will be reporting directly into the Head of Medical UK and Ireland.
 
Your new role
As our Medical Manager, you will work in alignment with the Head of Medical UK and Ireland to develop and implement medical strategies aligned with the company’s vision. Your role will involve working in partnership with the cross-functional team to advance innovation and provide solutions to deliver on our strategic goals, whilst honoring our ongoing commitment to patients living with brain diseases. The Medical Manager will be required to demonstrate inspiring leadership qualities, collaboration, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. The individual will have a strategic mindset, and the ability to make decisions in a dynamic environment. This role will have line management responsibility for a team consisting of field based MSLs and Medical Advisors, and the individual will demonstrate medical and scientific leadership across the organization, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Some of your tasks will include: 

• Act as Final Medical Signatory and provide input and review into all relevant materials and activities to ensure medical/scientific accuracy and compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice/IPHA Code
• Act as key source of knowledge and information on the treatment landscape, including licensed products, pipeline data and unmet medical needs in the therapeutic areas of interest, upskilling and training of team when required.
• Support development of strategies and programs to ensure internal and external readiness for product launches
• Coordinate and provide scientific and strategic input into the support and management of real-world data collection, investigator initiated clinical trials, identification of clinical trial site selections and publication opportunities as required
• Be an integrated member of the UK&IRL cross-functional teams and contribute fully to cross functional discussions offering valuable medical insight to contribute to inclusive decision making
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to collaborate with internal and external partners to provide medical input and resource for agreed tactics to support with execution of business goals
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify and implement ongoing improvement measures to ensure adherence to relevant codes of practice
• Work closely with the Head of Medical to provide Medical Affairs leadership and actively engage in continuous improvement of processes relating to Medical and Compliance as deemed necessary to support the business. This may occasionally include acting as delegate for the Head of Medical

Your future team
You’ll be part of the Lundbeck UK & Ireland team. Collaboration is core to the way we work, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with a variety of talented individuals who are committed to our shared purpose.

The office is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Regular attendance at Watford office will be required, as well as readiness to travel nationally and internationally when required to conduct and participate in essential business activities.
 
What you bring to the team

The need-to-have qualifications and hard skills:

• GMC Registered Physician / GPHC registered Pharmacist with established UK Final Signatory status
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry with at least 3-5 years of signatory experience
• Previous line management experience desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical affairs within the pharmaceutical industry including national healthcare systems

 
The personal qualities needed for the role:

• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization and coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders
• High degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate at different levels

 
Our promise to you 
Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.  We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/our-commitment/diversity-and-inclusion. 
 
Apply now
Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!  Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.

Applications must be received by 30.11.24.

Learn more about us at www.lundbeck.com/uk or Instagram Lundbeck UK (@lundbeckuk).
 
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