Octapharma
Medical Affairs Manager
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Location: Central Manchester (Office-based with UK, Ireland & International travel)
Reports to: Deputy General Manager
Contract: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Competitive salary and excellent benefits
Join Octapharma Ltd
Are you an experienced Medical Affairs professional or NHS clinician looking to make a real impact on patient care?
At Octapharma, you'll join a collaborative and patient-focused organisation where your expertise will help shape medical strategy, strengthen NHS partnerships and support the understanding of innovative therapies across immunology, haematology and critical care.
About Us
Octapharma is a global biopharmaceutical company specialising in human protein therapies developed from both human plasma and recombinant technologies. With more than 11,500 employees across over 100 countries, we're committed to improving patients' lives through scientific excellence, innovation and collaboration.
The Role
As Medical Affairs Manager, you'll be the scientific expert for our UK & Ireland business, working closely with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders and cross-functional colleagues to deliver high-quality scientific exchange and support evidence-based patient care.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide scientific and medical expertise across Octapharma's therapeutic portfolio.
- Build trusted relationships with healthcare professionals, NHS stakeholders and Key Opinion Leaders.
- Deliver scientific exchange and support medical education activities.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the UK & Ireland Medical Affairs strategy.
- Communicate clinical data and scientific evidence in a clear, balanced and compliant manner.
- Collaborate with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory and Global Medical teams.
- Ensure all activities comply with the regulatory bodies and company governance.
About You
We're looking for someone who is scientifically curious, collaborative and passionate about improving patient outcomes.
You'll bring:
- A scientific or medical qualification (PhD, PharmD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) and/or experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Advisory, Medical Science Liaison, or relevant NHS clinical experience.
- A strong understanding of the UK healthcare environment.
- Excellent scientific communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in haematology, immunology, critical care or rare diseases, together with knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice, would be advantageous.
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Why Join Octapharma?
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference to patients through scientific leadership.
- Build strong partnerships with the NHS and leading healthcare professionals.
- Influence medical strategy and evidence generation.
- Work within a collaborative, ethical and patient-focused organisation.
- Develop your career with a growing global biopharmaceutical company.
Apply Now
If you're ready to use your scientific expertise to help improve patient outcomes across the UK & Ireland, we'd love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to hr.uk@octapharma.com.
Octapharma is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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