Red Nucleus

Director, Medical Affairs Advisory

Red Nucleus

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the delivery of strategic consulting projects that help life sciences clients transform their Medical Affairs organizations and optimize asset-level strategies
  • Manage multi-workstream engagements, lead teams of consultants, and ensure high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations
  • Play a key role in building client relationships, identifying new opportunities within existing accounts, and contributing to organic growth
  • Own end-to-end delivery of complex Medical Affairs consulting projects
  • Define project scope, structure workstreams, and manage timelines and budgets
  • Ensure deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and strategic insight
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (Heads of Medical Affairs, TA Leads)
  • Lead client meetings, synthesize insights, and present recommendations
  • Identify new opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to organic growth
  • Manage and mentor consultants and associate directors; provide coaching and feedback
  • Allocate resources effectively across projects and ensure team development
  • Develop solutions for organizational challenges (operating model design, governance frameworks, capability building)
  • Support asset-level strategy (launch readiness, evidence planning) as part of broader organizational priorities
  • Apply structured thinking to ambiguous problems and deliver actionable recommendations
  • Partner with internal teams (Market Access, Commercial, Medical Communications) to deliver integrated solutions
  • Occasionally support alignment with medical communications programs as needed

Requirements

  • Advanced degree preferred: MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent
  • 6–10+ years in management consulting or industry roles focused on Medical Affairs strategy and organizational effectiveness
  • Proven experience in project leadership, team management, and client engagement
  • Strong understanding of Medical Affairs functions and their role in evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and lifecycle management
  • Exceptional communication, executive presence, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Polished presentation & moderating skills
  • Understanding of pharmaceutical and life science industries
  • Rigorous attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-starter and driven
  • Ability to multi-task with superior organization skills
  • Strong ability to work independently as well as be an integral part of a team
  • Dependable and flexible
  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and time management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio
  • Ability to work in a global environment with an understanding of cultural differences and work practices
Benefits
  • meaningfull work
  • sense of community
  • fun work environment
  • remote work for US, Canada, or UK
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
project leadershipteam managementclient engagementMedical Affairs strategyorganizational effectivenessevidence generationstakeholder engagementlifecycle managementoperating model designgovernance frameworks
Soft Skills
communication skillsexecutive presenceproblem-solving skillsanalytical capabilitiespresentation skillsmoderating skillsattention to detailorganization skillsindependenceflexibility
Certifications
MBAPharmDPhDMD