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Principal Medical Affairs UK & Ireland

Full-time
Help us change lives
At Exact Sciences, we’re helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you’re working to help others.

Exact Sciences is now Abbott’s Oncology Diagnostics division. Together, we are redefining cancer care by combining Abbott’s global reach with leading expertise in cancer screening and precision oncology—advancing earlier detection, personalized treatment, and improved patient outcomes.

Position Overview
The Principal Medical Affairs, UK & Ireland is responsible for medical affairs activities in one of the most important markets across International. The role is based out of the company office in London.

Representing the medical function, this individual manages research and educational medical objectives, while supporting commercial business and reimbursement objectives for the Oncotype DX portfolio of products, most notably, the Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Assay.

Near term business objectives include supporting growth of the breast assay by providing direct support to the market.

The Principal Medical Affairs, UK&I plays a key role in providing medical information and education through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner to Medical Oncology, Surgeons, and Pathology Key Opinion Leaders as well as other healthcare professionals in breast cancer. In time, they may support other new product introductions in oncology. In addition, the role supports the company’s R&D and investigator-initiated studies in the development and commercialization of genomic assays that lead to improved treatment decisions for oncology patients.

This position requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability to interact with thought leaders, government health authorities, and medical centers of excellence.

Responsibilities
  • Develop a Medical Affairs Strategic Plan for the market, which include plans for Key Opinion Leader engagement, educational and guideline initiatives and reimbursement initiatives that align with the business objectives.
  • Support medical education, reimbursement needs, and physician customer support.
  • Identify and engage international, national, and regional thought leaders in breast cancer and colorectal cancer within market to conduct scientific discussions and understand insights related to molecular diagnostics in early breast cancer management, while also establishing and maintaining professional relationships with them.
  • Act as primary contact for investigators interested in developing and performing studies with the company’s commercially available assays in breast cancer.
  • Assist/lead in R&D and investigator-initiated studies (e.g. Decision Impact studies) as appropriate.
  • Lead national and regional Advisory Boards when external advice is needed.
  • Execute international medical education and support marketing in accurate, unbiased material development.
  • Provide clinical presentations and information in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations.
  • Provide Medical review and edits for all medical, educational and promotional materials.
  • Support & partner with regional team to deliver key medical activities.
  • Develop medical slides, give medical training presentations, and training in internal meetings.
  • Support local access & reimbursement with medical and scientific expertise.
  • Assure compliance with relevant corporate policies and European regulatory requirements.
  • Provide feedback and medical input to local commercial plans and strategies.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Degree in Medicine/Medical Doctor or PhD, PharmD.
  • 3+ years of therapeutic clinical experience desired.
  • 6 to 8 years of industry experience (working in pharma/biotech/med tech).
  • Expertise in Oncology. Experience in breast/GI/lung cancer is a plus.
  • Extensive experience in managing KOLs.
  • Experience in relevant geographies a plus.
  • Excellent English mandatory.
  • Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner.
  • Proven record of working in matrix environment and delivering as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Track record of delivering innovative medical activities within/across markets.
  • Legal authorization to work in the country of employment without current or future sponsorship.
Expected Areas of Competence
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner.
  • Highest integrity and ethical behavior.
  • Mutual respect for colleagues.
  • Collaborative within teams; uses resources carefully and can build a great place to work and grow.
  • Ability to interact within culturally diverse teams.
  • Business acumen and innovative mindset.
  • Ability to manage though complexity and ambiguity, while focusing on the end goal.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 30% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging.
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