Medical Affairs Manager

Medical Affairs Lead – Aesthetics

We are recruiting a Medical Affairs Lead in Aesthetics to provide senior medical leadership across the UK & Ireland aesthetics portfolio for a leading pharmaceutical organisation. This is a high‑impact role working closely with Commercial and Marketing teams, combining scientific expertise with pragmatic, solution‑focused collaboration.

You’ll play a key role in shaping medical strategy, driving data generation, engaging external experts, and leading a small team in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

The Role:

• Act as the Medical Lead for Aesthetics, providing medical and scientific leadership to the business
• Partner closely with Commercial and Marketing teams to support compliant, high‑quality actives
• Provide practical guidance on compliance, enabling solutions rather than blocking
• Lead medical affairs activities including research studies, data generation, expert engagement, and publications
• Plan and deliver Advisory Boards (typically 3–4 per year), including full‑day expert meetings
• Lead two direct reports, with responsibility for coaching, development, and performance
• Build and sustain a high‑performance, collaborative medical culture

About You:

• Specialist experience in either Medical Affairs or Aesthetics
• Doctor or Pharmacist background strongly preferred; GMC registration highly desirable
• Confident working cross‑functionally with senior stakeholders
• Comfortable leading experienced subject‑matter experts
• Final Medical Signatory experience not required; training can be provided

Why Join

• Fast‑growing aesthetics business with strong momentum
• Agile, collaborative culture where decisions are made and implemented
• High visibility role with genuine scope to shape and influence
• Supportive leadership with a strong coaching mindset

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