General role description

Medical Affairs Specialists provide expert scientific support across a company’s medical activities, helping to ensure that information about medicines and health technologies is accurate, evidence-based, and aligned with regulatory and ethical standards.

Working within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device companies, they contribute to the development and review of materials, respond to complex medical enquiries, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

This role suits individuals with strong scientific knowledge, attention to detail, and experience communicating medical information to a range of internal and external stakeholders

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve promotional and educational materials related to company products, such as medicines and medical devices, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance with industry codes
• Lead the development of high-quality scientific content for use in medical training, product information resources, and external presentations
• Respond to complex medical enquiries from healthcare professionals and internal teams, providing accurate and balanced information
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews and prepare evidence summaries, briefing documents, or scientific reports to support marketed or pipeline products
• Maintain accurate records of medical activities and approvals using internal systems and processes
• Collaborate with regulatory, marketing, clinical development, and pharmacovigilance teams to align messaging and ensure consistency across materials and communications
• Monitor clinical guidelines, peer-reviewed publications, and competitor activity to keep the team informed of relevant developments.