Head of Medical Training & Medical Affairs

About the position

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We are recruiting on behalf of a prominent pharmaceutical organisation seeking a Head of Medical Training & Medical Affairs to lead their training and medical affairs function. This dynamic role is ideally suited for a qualified Medical Doctor with a passion for medical education, team leadership, and strategic input into product training and [URL Removed] position plays a critical role in equipping pharmaceutical sales teams with the clinical and commercial acumen needed to successfully promote products to healthcare professionals. It also offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic marketing, CME initiatives, and KOL engagement.

Key Responsibilities: Training Leadership
??Design and implement training programs for new and existing sales representatives
??Deliver engaging in-person and virtual workshops focused on product knowledge, medical data, and sales techniques
??Develop training materials, manuals, e-learning content, and case studies
??Product training across all verticals
??Evaluate training effectiveness and adapt content as needed Medical Affairs & Cross-Functional Support
??Stay up to date with product innovation, clinical data, and regulatory changes
??Collaborate with Marketing, Regulatory, and Product teams to ensure training aligns with commercial strategy
??Support the creation of detailing aids and input into CME events and KOL relationships
??Monitor and coach field teams to maintain high standards of scientific knowledge and compliance Team & Department Management
??Manage and mentor training personnel (direct and indirect reports)
??Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
??Drive excellence in sales team performance through targeted educational interventions

Minimum Requirements:
?Education:Medical Degree (MBChB)
?Experience:
??Proven experience in sales training within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or biotech sectors
??Deep understanding of pharmaceutical products, regulatory environment, and healthcare landscape
??Experience developing training content and delivering workshops
?Skills:
??Strong leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills
??Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
??Proficient with Microsoft Office and digital training tools
??Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
??Passion for learning, teaching, and cross-functional collaboration Additional Info:
??Office and field-based environment
??Flexibility to travel regularly and work outside standard hours when required
??Valid driver's license and own transport essential

?? Interested in leading impactful medical education in a progressive organisation?

Email application with concise motivation to response "at" [URL Removed] REF: MVG/MTMA

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Desired Skills:

• MBChB
• Pharmaceutical
• Biotech

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years