Senior Manager, Medical Affairs (12 Months Contract)

About the role

A global medical device company originating from Japan is hiring a Senior Manager, Medical Affairs on a 12-month contract. The role leads regional medical affairs and real world evidence (RWE) across three divisions, with responsibilities split equally between the two areas. It supports new product launches, guides medical marketing teams, takes part in conferences, runs campaigns and builds regional programs, while overseeing Phase IV and real-world studies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and execution of medical affairs initiatives across the region
• Guide medical marketing teams in developing campaigns and regional programs
• Represent the company at key medical conferences and symposia and engage Key Opinion Leaders to support product positioning and clinical education
• Train sales teams and distributors on product knowledge and clinical outcomes
• Approve technical content for marketing materials and ensure compliance with medical governance and quality standards
• Manage ongoing Phase IV and real-world studies, initiate new ones, lead protocol development and oversee study execution, data collection and analysis
• Publish study outcomes in peer-reviewed journals and present them at scientific forums

Required profile

• Medical doctor with an M.B.B.S, MD or equivalent qualification
• At least 10-15 years of medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and/or medical device industry
• In-depth experience working internationally
• Proven track record of multiple publications
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English

Required skills

• Subject matter expertise in cardiology, oncology, OBG and other fields
• Clinical consultation skills and ability to engage clinical and non-clinical stakeholders
• Concept and product positioning, and training and facilitation skills
• Strong communication skills and accuracy