Medical Manager, Ophthalmology

Job description

I am seeking a Medical Manager, Ophthalmology to lead Medical Affairs activity in the UK for a ophthalmology product in the post-launch phase.

Working closely with the Brand and Medical Affairs teams, you will shape and execute the country medical strategy, build strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, and ensure high-quality scientific engagement across the therapeutic area. This is a field-based role with a strong focus on external stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic medical leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Medical Affairs activity for the ophthalmology portfolio in the UK post-launch environment.
• Develop and execute the country medical plan in alignment with brand strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and relevant national networks.
• Organise and deliver advisory boards, scientific meetings, congress activities and symposia support.
• Support publications, posters and congress presentations in collaboration with KOLs and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the key medical contact for external scientific and medical queries from HCPs.
• Provide medical education and training to field and commercial colleagues.
• Develop medical content and strategic briefing materials for KOLs and congress attendance.
• Partner with Marketing to provide medical insight and ensure scientific accuracy of brand materials.
• Support investigator-initiated studies, external collaborations and related approval processes.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant industry codes, standards and internal governance requirements.

You will bring:

• A life sciences, medical or scientific degree.
• Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industrym ideally in a field medical (MSL / medical science liaison role)
• Experience in ophthalmology, ideally with an established KOL network.
• Exposure to launch or post-launch Medical Affairs activity.
• Experience working alongside Marketing and/or Commercial teams.
• A proactive, collaborative and field-oriented approach.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English