Medical Affairs Manager - 6 Month Contract

Marlow, England, United Kingdom

5/20/2025

Amicus Therapeutics is a global, patient-dedicated biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering high-quality medicines for people living with rare metabolic diseases.

Position Summary

This contractor position is being hired to support the execution of the 2025 International Medical Plan in Fabry disease. The role will ensure continuity of high-quality medical affairs activities across International regions, supporting both strategic and operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Engagement & Data Dissemination

Lead the design and execution of advisory boards and medical education events.

Support insight gathering through scientific meetings, conferences, and direct HCP engagement.

Develop scientific slide decks to support reactive engagement by affiliate medical teams.

Medical Collaboration & Communication

Act as a liaison between global medical affairs, affiliate medical teams, and international stakeholders.

Organize and lead medical meetings such as journal clubs, International literature reviews, and monthly international medical calls.

Medical Review & Compliance

Provide ABPI review and oversight of promotional and non-promotional materials.

Serve as the medical lead in the Copy Review Board (CRB) process and ensure alignment with international commitments.

Ensure compliance with ABPI/IPHA codes, internal SOPs, and local regulations.

Medical Information & Operational Support

Support medical information processes and congress medical activities.

Ensure appropriate escalation and documentation of adverse events and pregnancy reports, in accordance with pharmacovigilance requirements.

Systems & Tools

Navigate and lead medical review using Veeva Vault for all material and CRB processes.

Medical Training

Create and deliver effective Medical training and clinical updates

Develop slide decks for training activities and for the support of key customers

Demonstrate expert knowledge of Amicus’ and competitor products and activities

Clinical Trial activity

Contribute to the management of Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) and collaborative studies

Provide strategic input into the development and execution of local clinical trials, IIS activities and publication plans

Key Deliverables / Measurable Goals

Lead the execution of at least two major scientific events (advisory boards or educational meetings) by end of contract.

Deliver a complete set of Fabry scientific engagement materials (slide decks, FAQs) to affiliates for local use.

Maintain continuity of standing activities, including journal club, monthly international medical calls, and literature summaries.

Provide timely and compliant medical review and signatory oversight for all relevant CRB submissions and initiatives.

Requirements

Educational Background and Professional Work Experience

• Experienced Medical Affairs professional, with proven track record in delivery of key activities such as Advisory Boards, Medical Education event and medical plan development
• Experience as a ABPI medical signatory preferred (or AQP) but not essential
• MD or UK-registered pharmacist preferred but not essential
• Experience in rare diseases, ideally Fabry
• Experience working above-country essential
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, especially in matrix and international environments.
• Proficiency in Veeva Vault and promotional review systems.
  
  

Skills

• Able to communicate with credibility, impact and influence
• Advanced scientific & medical reading and writing skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Proactive self-starter with a high level of initiative and persistent
• Solid customer orientation and patient centricity
• Science-based yet commercially aware
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Proven project management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a highly paced environment with multiple complex stakeholders
  
  

Other Skills/Attributes

• Demonstrated alignment with Amicus Mission Focus Behaviors
• Passion for rare disease and patient focused
  
  

Travel

• Some local and international travel will be required (10-15%)
  
  

We value an inclusive environment where individual experiences and perspectives are celebrated, and voices from the rare disease community are heard.



Amicus is an equal opportunity employer and will judge all applicants based on their qualifications for the job, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, disability status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.