Oncology Medical Affairs Lead

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: £325 - £447.70 per day PAYE basic or £427.77 - £589.22 per day Umbrella/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 01273 063769 between 8:30am - 5:00pm.