Supervise country Medical Affairs staff focused on delivering the medical objectives for the region by providing direction, guidance and oversight of assigned projects and accountabilities
Develop and lead the execution of the Medical Affairs strategy at a country level through cross-functional collaboration and influence - supporting efficient go-to-market plans
Inform & strategize evidence generation plans, in answer to fulfil market access, regulatory and marketing needs
Support the local execution of Insulet-sponsored and Investigator-Initiated trials
Disseminate evidence
Identify and engage with HCP to inform and seek advice on the company's solutions, through the execution of advisory boards, clinical activity, scientific Exchange and educational Events
Establish and maintain credible peer-to-peer scientific relationships with national and regional KOLs
Build confidence and advocacy among key external influencers (KOLs)
Build and share knowledge with internal and external stakeholders regarding the use and benefits of current and future Insulet products
Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners
Translate clinical data into scientifically sound, tangible insights and claims
Review and approve externally-facing materials for scientific and medical accuracy
Review scientific and medical content for externally-facing content, using the Veeva system
Answer HCP medical queries
Assist with sales events such as pump clinics, pump support groups, info sessions, in-the-office educational events, patient info nights, advocacy events, etc.
Maintain a thorough and detailed working knowledge of the organization and its products, current scientific research and publications
Performs other duties as required
Key Decision Rights
Country Medical strategy, including launch plans; KOL engagement activity; Medical Education activities for the UK
Education and Experience:
MD, PharmD, PhD or MS in life science or an equivalent
8 or more years of relevant or equivalent Medical Affairs experience in diabetes within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry
In-depth understanding of the diabetes disease state, the current/future treatment landscape, and ongoing clinical trials/research
Understanding of the country medical practice and clinical decision-ma
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Job Summary
We are looking for a Medical Affairs Lead, who is responsible for shaping and delivering the UK medical strategy, driving education, evidence generation, and engagement with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders in the diabetes space.
The role leads cross-functional collaboration to support product launches, market access, and adoption of Insulet's solutions. As part of the regional leadership team, they oversee Medical Affairs activities, manage a team, and ensure alignment with global and local objectives. This position requires deep scientific expertise, strong leadership, and experience in diabetes within pharma or medical devices.
Position Overview:
The Medical Affairs Lead is accountable for developing and executing the Medical Affairs strategy for the United Kingdom. They lead the creation and execution of the country medical plans in alignment with the business objectives of the Insulet's affiliate. The medical plans encompass value-generating activities on medical education, evidence generation and dissemination, HCP and KOL engagement, and internal knowledge and insights translation. The Medical Affairs Sr. Manager leads, aligns with and influences a number of cross-functional partners (commercial, marketing, market access, regulatory, sales excellence) to ensure proper execution of the medical plans.
The Medical Affairs Sr. Manager is a key member of the UK/Benelux leadership team. They work closely with Insulet's affiliate cross-functional team to ensure the information, education, and research needs of HCPs are met and to ensure scientific and technical training needs of commercial and advocacy organizations are identified and met.
This role works closely with Global and other in-country Medical Affairs colleagues to lead the development of robust country launch plans for new products, and executes them with excellence. They will have and maintain an in-depth understanding of diabetes, the current and future treatment landscape along with ongoing clinical research with a focus on the diabetes device market.
This individual has leadership responsibilities to ensure the execution of all above tasks. They will be responsible to lead a team in the development and successful execution of medical strategies and tactics that enhances regulatory approval, customer access and adoption of Omnipod products in the region.
Insulet · London, UK