[Hiring] Medical Advisor @AdvanzPharma

Role Description

As ADVANZ PHARMA & Pinnacle Biologics Inc continues to strengthen its position as the partner of choice for specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines, we have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Adviser, Pinnacle Biologics. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of medical affairs activities across the US for Photofrin and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). Acting as the local medical and scientific expert, you will combine office-based Medical Adviser responsibilities with field-based Medical Science Liaison activity, partnering with healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to support the safe, compliant, and effective use of our products. The role offers significant autonomy, visibility, and responsibility, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Affairs professional or Senior MSL looking to step into a broader medical leadership position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the medical and scientific expert for Photofrin and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT).
• Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and external experts.
• Provide high-quality scientific exchange and respond to medical information requests.
• Develop and execute local Medical Affairs plans aligned with global strategy.
• Lead and support medical education initiatives, advisory boards, congress participation, and disease awareness activities.
• Deliver scientific training and education programmes to commercial teams and other internal stakeholders.
• Support investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and clinical research activities.
• Provide medical and scientific input into cross-functional initiatives involving Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Market Access, and Commercial teams.
• Act as Local Healthcare Compliance Responsible Person and ensure medical activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Monitor scientific developments, competitive activity, and emerging trends within relevant therapeutic areas.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and take accountability for results.
• Embrace challenge and change, applying a growth mindset approach.
• Have a bias for action and fast decision making.
• Consistent demonstration and embodiment of company core values: Entrepreneurship, Speed, and Integrity.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred.
• Candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline and significant relevant industry experience will also be considered.

Requirements

• Significant experience within the US pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong Medical Affairs experience or a relevant scientific background with demonstrated industry experience.
• Experience engaging healthcare professionals and developing external scientific relationships.
• Knowledge of drug development, medical affairs, and commercialisation processes.
• Understanding of the US regulatory and compliance environment, including review of healthcare engagement activities and medical materials.
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional and matrix organisations.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and make informed decisions.
• Oncology, medical device, drug-device combination, or Medical Science Liaison experience would be advantageous.
• A positive and ‘can-do’ approach, biased towards finding solutions and embracing change.
• Inspired by our values of entrepreneurship, speed, and integrity.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $127,500 - $157,500
• Annual Bonus Plan: 20% of base salary
• Global benefits apply to all employees globally, regardless of location.
• Rewards & Recognition Programme
• Long Service Award
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday leave
• Wellbeing day
• Volunteering leave
• Compassionate leave
• Work from Anywhere (subject to local legislation)
• 20 vacation days, plus 5 sick days and 2 personal days, in addition to public holidays.
• 401k Pension: $1 for $1 up to 3% employer matching
• Healthcare, Dental & Vision with employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance & Long-term Disability employer paid
• $40 Internet allowance per month