Role: Oncology Medical Affairs Lead
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex (Hybrid)
Hours: Full-time
Contract: 12 months, Outside IR35
Start Date: January 2027 at the latest, earlier if possible
Pay: £323 - £447.70 PAYE basic or £427.77 - £592.92 UMB/LTD
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Oncology Medical Affairs Lead to join one of our longstanding clients, a leading global healthcare organisation, based in Burgess Hill.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Affairs professional to lead medical activities across Oncology and Cardiology, with a particular focus on early cancer detection and innovative clinical decision support technologies.
You will play a key role in developing medical strategies, generating clinical evidence and supporting the successful introduction of innovative healthcare solutions.
Benefits:
Hybrid working with flexibility
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Free, on-site parking
12-month contract, Outside IR35
Opportunity to work within a leading global healthcare organisation
Exposure to innovative oncology and cardiology technologies
Collaboration with international medical and cross-functional teams
Opportunity to influence clinical strategy and product development
The Requirements:
MD and/or PhD qualification in Oncology or a closely related discipline
Previous experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development
Strong understanding of cancer diagnostics, screening and disease management
Knowledge of cardiology and cardiovascular conditions would be advantageous
Experience with clinical evidence generation and medical strategy
Understanding of healthcare systems, clinical guidelines and industry regulations
Experience engaging with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals
Excellent scientific communication and presentation skills
Ability to interpret complex clinical data and communicate findings effectively
Proactive, self-motivated and confident managing complex projects independently
The Role:
Lead Medical Affairs activities across early cancer detection and cardiology
Provide medical expertise in lung, gastric and colorectal cancer screening and disease management
Support the registration, launch and adoption of clinical decision support technologies
Provide medical oversight for cardiology algorithms covering atrial fibrillation, heart failure and acute coronary conditions
Develop and implement strategic medical plans
Lead clinical evidence generation and scientific engagement activities
Identify and build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders
Develop medical education materials, scientific publications and congress presentations
Communicate clinical evidence and product value to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launch readiness
Review and approve medical and promotional materials
Ensure all medical activities comply with relevant industry regulations and guidelines
If you're keen to join an exceptional team where you can use your Medical Affairs expertise to support innovative cancer detection and cardiovascular technologies, then please apply to this Oncology Medical Affairs Lead role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm