Director Medical Affairs

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We are recruiting for an innovative biotech company that is pioneering a personalized approach to genetic medicine, focusing on developing individualized therapies for patients with ultra-rare CNS diseases. By leveraging AI, machine learning, and nucleic acid-based therapeutics, they aim to transform patient care for those with limited or no treatment options.

We are looking for a Senior Director, Medical Affairs to lead medical engagement and strategy across the UK, EU, and beyond. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role is critical in shaping medical plans, driving patient advocacy, engaging regulatory bodies, and strengthening clinical networks to support the development of novel, life-changing treatments.

• Develop and execute regional medical strategies to advance personalized CNS therapies
• Lead initiatives to identify patients, establish treatment networks, and drive clinical engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key investigators, advocacy groups, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee medical communications, strategic projects, and external partnerships
• Develop a medical engagement strategy for conferences, advisory boards, and scientific meetings

• 7+ years in medical affairs within the biopharmaceutical industry
• Medical or Life Sciences degree (MD preferred)
• Strong strategic leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Deep understanding of regulatory, reimbursement, and patient access landscape
• Passion for innovative therapies and transforming rare disease treatment

Join a mission-driven team working to shape the future of precision medicine for rare CNS diseases.

At Life Sciences Recruitment (LSR), we specialize in supporting start-ups and fast-growing biotech and pharmaceutical companies with tailored recruitment solutions. Our focus is on securing top talent across R&D, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial functions.

Founded in 2021, LSR recognized the need for a recruitment firm that combines the insight and credibility of an executive search firm with the flexibility of a contingent model. We leverage a quality-driven, network-led approach to match the best candidates with the right opportunities—ranging from early-stage start-ups to established pharmaceutical leaders.

We are a privately owned and independent recruitment company and a subsidiary of Morgan Prestwich (MP), Europe’s leading boutique Life Sciences executive search and advisory firm.

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