Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Biotech, Pharma and Manufacturing companies
Medical Affairs, Medical Information & PV Introduction
Kerry Harris
Managing Consultant
Expertise:
Clinical Research & Biometrics
Medical Affairs, Medical Information & PV
Medical Affairs teams are commonly referred to as the scientific bridge between the industry and stakeholders. The activities conducted by the Medical Affairs teams are post-approval focused, with primary obligations to provide scientific and clinical support for commercial products. Essentially, Medical Affairs professionals will communicate the complex data gathered from the clinical trials to healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
This complex data is communicated through various methods/materials to educate healthcare professionals about the product. For example, educational information, reports and discussions with industry practitioners. Medical Affairs teams are responsible for reviewing these materials to ensure that they comply with the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) code of practice. In addition to these key responsibilities, a Medical Affairs team manages the relationship with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
We recruit for the following roles within Medical Affairs, Medical information & PV:
- Head of Medical Affairs / Medical Director / Associate Director
- Medical Lead / Therapy Area Lead
- Medical Advisor / Senior Medical Advisor
- Medical Science Liaison
- Medical Affairs Manager
- Medical Information Officer / Specialist / Manager
“Carrot Recruitment really helped me to find and secure my new role.I found them very engaging and communicative. My consultant took the time to get to know me and really understood what I was looking for. They took all my requests and requirements onboard and found me a wonderful new role.”
A career in Medical Affairs, Medical Information & PV
What should I do to progress in my career in this sector?
f you are seeking to progress your career within Medical Affairs, you must assemble a broad skillset and gather relevant industry experience. In addition to this, you will need to complete several key tasks to accelerate your career progression. As a minimum, you will hold a PhD.
Often Pharmacy and medical degrees are the requirement but not at all times. Researching the sector will enable you to gain a better understanding of industry policies and best practices to be successful within your job role. Medical Affairs teams are responsible for reviewing communication materials developed by their company. Once these materials have been reviewed and approved, a senior-level professional within the team will then ‘’sign them off’’. To have the authority to do this, you will need to have gained the final signatory certification. It is only possible to be a final signatory if you are a pharmacist of GMC registered physician
Continuing professional development (CPD) allows professionals to identify gaps in their capabilities and knowledge. By addressing these through regular training, you will become more efficient within your job role.
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Louise was very friendly, helped explained all the in's and out's of the process and was very knowledgable.
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I had a fantastic experience with Hannah Hall at Carrot Recruitment and am so grateful for her support in securing my new role. She was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to finding the right opportunity for me, taking the time to understand my background and career goals. Her clear, consistent communication, interview prep advice, and honest feedback made the entire process smooth and encouraging. Thanks to her dedication, I’ve landed a role I’m truly excited about, and I highly recommend Carrot Recruitment to anyone.
I cannot recommend Kerry from Carrot enough! From our first chat, she took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and guided me through every step of the process without any fuss. If you want a recruiter who listens and gets results, Carrot is your go-to.
Absolutely fantastic experience from the moment I was contacted about the role. The guidance and support through the application interview process was invaluable and I feel my recruiter genuinely cared about me and making sure my best interests were protected.
I can honestly say when I worked with Matt he really set the bar for what a recruiter should be. He was heavily involved and offered above and beyond support, information & guidance. I couldn't recommend him enough and only wish we had connected sooner in my career.
Clare was great during the recruitment process in helping me secure a new role - she gave really helpful guidance of what to expect at every stage and kept me updated regularly with any developments. I would definitely recommend using Carrot Recruitment if you are looking for a medical communications role.
Working with Clare Davin during my job search was an incredibly positive experience.
From the start, she was personable, highly responsive, and genuinely supportive. Clare not only provided valuable feedback and direction but also consistently kept me informed at every stage of the process. Her advocacy and expertise made a significant difference, ensuring I felt confident and prepared throughout.
Thanks to Clare’s guidance and efforts, I was able to secure an exciting new role at a great company.
I highly recommend Clare and Carrot Recruitment to anyone looking for dedicated, professional, and results-oriented support in their job search.
I had a great experience working with Chris Newall at Carrot Recruitment. I messaged him on LinkedIn about a business development role he posted, and he gave me a call within half an hour — super responsive from the very beginning.
Chris set everything up for the first role and kept me in the loop throughout, even though the process ended up dragging on with lots of delays and no real updates. Rather than leave me hanging, he got in touch about another business development role that turned out to be a much better fit. We scheduled all three rounds of interviews in under a week, and I ended up accepting the offer.
Throughout both processes, Chris was incredibly helpful — giving me useful tips for interviews and tasks, and just being really easy to talk to. If you’re job hunting and want someone who genuinely has your back, I’d highly recommend Chris and Carrot Recruitment.
Chris found a suitable new role for me and kept me updated throughout the process. Professional and efficient, good communication.
Louise was very friendly, helped explained all the in's and out's of the process and was very knowledgable.
She streamlined the process and sent remainders the whole way.
I fully recommend the services of Carrot Recruitment.
I had a fantastic experience with Hannah Hall at Carrot Recruitment and am so grateful for her support in securing my new role. She was professional, attentive, and genuinely committed to finding the right opportunity for me, taking the time to understand my background and career goals. Her clear, consistent communication, interview prep advice, and honest feedback made the entire process smooth and encouraging. Thanks to her dedication, I’ve landed a role I’m truly excited about, and I highly recommend Carrot Recruitment to anyone.
I cannot recommend Kerry from Carrot enough! From our first chat, she took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for and guided me through every step of the process without any fuss. If you want a recruiter who listens and gets results, Carrot is your go-to.
Absolutely fantastic experience from the moment I was contacted about the role. The guidance and support through the application interview process was invaluable and I feel my recruiter genuinely cared about me and making sure my best interests were protected.
I can honestly say when I worked with Matt he really set the bar for what a recruiter should be. He was heavily involved and offered above and beyond support, information & guidance. I couldn't recommend him enough and only wish we had connected sooner in my career.
Clare was great during the recruitment process in helping me secure a new role - she gave really helpful guidance of what to expect at every stage and kept me updated regularly with any developments. I would definitely recommend using Carrot Recruitment if you are looking for a medical communications role.
Working with Clare Davin during my job search was an incredibly positive experience.
From the start, she was personable, highly responsive, and genuinely supportive. Clare not only provided valuable feedback and direction but also consistently kept me informed at every stage of the process. Her advocacy and expertise made a significant difference, ensuring I felt confident and prepared throughout.
Thanks to Clare’s guidance and efforts, I was able to secure an exciting new role at a great company.
I highly recommend Clare and Carrot Recruitment to anyone looking for dedicated, professional, and results-oriented support in their job search.
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