General role description
Medical Managers lead the medical and scientific strategy for a product, portfolio, or therapeutic area within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device companies.
They work cross-functionally to ensure that clinical and scientific evidence informs product development, marketing, and stakeholder engagement. This includes overseeing medical content, supporting external expert engagement, and ensuring all activities meet ethical and regulatory standards.
The role suits individuals with strong clinical or scientific backgrounds, excellent communication skills, and experience working in cross-functional commercial and medical teams.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of medical activities that support the company’s goals for a product or therapeutic area, such as clinical education, scientific communications, and expert engagement
- Provide scientific and clinical guidance across marketing, sales, regulatory, and market access functions
- Support and review promotional and non-promotional materials for scientific accuracy and compliance with codes of conduct
- Collaborate with external experts (e.g. clinicians, key opinion leaders) to gather insights, share evidence, and support education initiatives
- Lead or contribute to scientific training for internal staff, particularly in the sales and commercial teams
- Monitor and interpret relevant clinical data, guidelines, and competitor activity to inform business decisions
- Oversee planning and execution of advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other scientific events
- Ensure all medical activities follow local regulations, company policies, and industry codes (e.g. Medicines Australia Code of Conduct)