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Types of medical affairs roles we’re hiring

We help organisations hire for medical affairs jobs across the globe so always have a variety of roles available. Some common roles that we consistently hire are:

If you’d like to find out more about the current medical affairs vacancies we have, or would like help finding your next role, get in touch with us or submit your CV. 

What is medical affairs?

Medical Affairs is a special department in life sciences that helps bridge communication between companies and doctors, healthcare providers, and patients. They share important scientific and medical information through documents, presentations, and educational materials.

This department works on activities after a product is approved. They support products with scientific knowledge, manage relationships with key experts, publish clinical trial data, and provide safety information.

Medical Affairs teams are the medical face of the company. They help share information between the medical community and the company. Careers in Medical Affairs often start in junior roles and can lead to senior positions. Skills gained here can be useful in other areas like Regulatory Affairs or Sales.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a medical affairs professional?

The nature of your role dictates your day-to-day responsibilities as a medical affairs professional, however, individuals work as a team to meet these key responsibilities.

They provide accurate medical information to healthcare providers and support clinical trials. Ensuring regulatory compliance is a key part of their role.

They also develop and deliver educational programs, including Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities, to keep healthcare professionals updated. Building strong relationships with stakeholders like healthcare providers, patients, and regulatory authorities is essential. They engage in scientific communication through medical writing and conference participation.

Additionally, they offer ongoing product support throughout its lifecycle, including monitoring and reporting adverse events. Their work helps healthcare providers make informed decisions, improving patient care and outcomes.

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