Medical Director UK & Ireland

Overview

In this role you will lead Medical Affairs for BioMarin in the UK and Ireland, shaping medical strategy across the portfolio and ensuring compliant, evidence-based engagement with healthcare professionals. You will oversee the Medical Affairs team, coordinate cross-functional action plans, and support clinical development activities. You will liaise with thought leaders, regulators, and national authorities to address disease management gaps and drive patient-centered outcomes. This is a strategic, high-impact position at the intersection of science, policy, and collaboration that shapes how BioMarin delivers rare-disease therapies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Affairs activities in the assigned indication and region
• Define and implement medical strategy for BioMarin’s portfolio
• Oversee Medical Affairs in the UK & Ireland and coordinate action plans
• Develop and deliver scientific and medical information in response to HCP questions
• Lead and develop the Medical Affairs team and maintain expertise across therapeutic areas
• Ensure compliance with BioMarin policies, local regulatory and legal requirements
• Engage with Thought Leaders and medical community to address disease management and data gaps
• Encourage research collaborations with academic institutions in predefined areas
• Participate in regional management as part of the country leadership
• Develop country medical strategies and represent country interests to Global/International teams
• Provide scientific advice to General Manager and collaborate with Market Access and Regulatory Affairs on reimbursement
• Partner with Country Medical Directors to contribute to International and Global Medical Strategy
• Define and implement risk management plans and Phase IV studies in collaboration with health authorities
• Contribute to public-private research partnerships and Investigator Initiated Studies
• Participate in scientific events and ensure compliant scientific communications
• Develop medical education programs and patient support initiatives with disease-area experts
• Support regulatory submissions with medical documentation as needed
• Draft and implement Medical Team governance procedures and ensure regulatory compliance

Key requirements

• Substantial experience in a leading international biopharmaceutical company
• Proven track record as Medical Manager or Director in Medical Affairs
• ABPI Final Signatory material review experience
• Scientific and medical expertise in rare diseases, personalized medicine, and innovative products
• Experience in lysosomal disorders or other rare diseases a plus
• Strong understanding of health care systems, HTA, regulatory processes and pharmacovigilance
• Proven ability to engage authorities, healthcare professionals, and thought leaders
• Strong results delivery and event management experience
• Knowledge of research and clinical development processes
• Excellent English and native local language skills
• Travel willingness (20-40%)

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Strategic vision with multitasking ability
• Clinical development knowledge
• Regulatory and pharmacovigilance understanding
• KOL management and stakeholder engagement

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