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Regulatory CMC Consultant – Device/Combination Product
We are looking to identify experienced regulatory professionals for a new consultation project that will begin in January 2026.
This consultant will provide expertise and advice on CMC regulatory aspect related to devices / combination products. This will relate specifically from a development perspective across global markets.
The position can be fully remote, working European hours and the initial duration of the contract will be 6 months – although, there is a high likelihood of renewal.
What do you need to bring?
- 10 years+ experience in the development and registration of medical devices / combination products
In submitting your profile, please share the following details:
- Specific CMC experience within device / combination products
- Global market experience
- Location
- Expected daily rate
- Location
R&D Procurement Manager
Are you ready to significantly influence procurement strategy and impact in a globally recognised and expanding pharmaceutical brand?
We’re expanding a global procurement function that challenges the old ways and delivers real strategic impact. This is your chance to lead a brand-new role at the heart of R&D.
Bringing with you an understanding of CRO pricing strategies, you will be responsible for a small team that is accountable from R&D functions that include Medical and Regulatory, through to Pharmacovigilance and Clinical.
This is both a strategic and hands on implementation position that requires the ability to drive improvement in a business that is continuing to expand pipeline, as well and clinical and commercial activities globally.
What You Bring
- Ideally 7+ years in pharmaceutical procurement, with strong team development experience.
- Deep understanding of clinical procurement models and CRO pricing.
- Ability to create and implement strategy, not just follow existing processes.
- Pharma or CRO background preferred (specific therapy area experience not required).
- A passion for developing people and driving change.
Process Development Manager
Are you a CMC, process development or validation specialist? Maybe a bit of all three?
This is a unique and fantastic opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading healthcare and pharmaceutical businesses as they continue their expansion across the UK and Europe.
Working in a small facility in Greater Manchester, this position will be responsible for helping to establish new processes for product introduction and commercial scale up. In addition to this, there will be responsibility for full life cycle validation activities across a range of laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
Given the site size and business culture, this role requires a hands on, “can do” approach. Strong stakeholder skills are as crucial as your technical capability.
Key experience:
- Experience or knowledge of the radiopharmaceutical industry
- Experience in process development or technical transfer from R&D through to manufacturing
- Validation knowledge and experience
- GMP experience beneficial, although if you have worked within the right technical product categories and have a strong depth of experience across the rest of the role profile, this may not be required
- Strong stakeholder management skills
Principal Medical Writer - Medcomms
An independent medical communications agency has an opening for a Principal Medical Writer to join their successful and collaborative team.
Known for their in-depth scientific expertise and high-quality execution, this agency works in partnership with leading pharma organisations to develop strategic, multi-channel programmes that deliver positive changes in healthcare. Their work includes meetings, medical affairs, educational programmes and publications, covering an interesting variety of therapeutic areas including Oncology and Rare Diseases.
As PMW you’ll lead content development for allocated accounts. You will help to manage client relationships, contribute to scientific strategy, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality. You’ll also review the work of junior writers and help to mentor and develop them.
You’ll be joining a close-knit, motivated team, and enjoy a flexible, grown-up working environment with plenty of opportunity for ownership and growth.
Requirements
- A high level of scientific expertise, with minimum BSc level education in life sciences (MSc/PhD advantageous)
- Experience in a medical communications agency setting to PMW level.
- Expertise across a broad range of medcomms activities.
- In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and associated regulations.
- Superb client facing and leadership skills.
Account Director, Healthcare Advertising
An international creative agency is recruiting for an Account Director to join their award-winning healthcare team in London.
Offering high profile accounts, market-shaping work, and strong progression prospects, this is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated client services professional looking to further their career in the healthcare advertising space.
This highly regarded agency is known for their expertise in brand strategy and multichannel marketing. They develop full spectrum creative campaigns for big pharma, and their work includes brand strategy, launch communications, and disease awareness.
As AD, you’ll be a strategic partner for clients, help to develop the creative direction for campaigns, and lead and mentor junior teams. You’ll take ownership for quality, and ensure work is delivered on time and budget.
With a collaborative, fast paced and vibrant culture, this unique agency has an enjoyable and open working environment where individuals are trusted and valued. They’re a sociable and passionate team who love to do great work and celebrate their successes!
Requirements
To be considered for this position you will need a solid healthcare advertising agency background to AD level with experience working on global campaigns, an in-depth knowledge of multichannel marketing and the pharmaceutical environment, and well-honed client facing and leadership skills.
Senior Account Executive – Medical Communications
A successful independent agency has an opening for a Senior Account Executive to join their collaborative team in Oxford.
As specialists in traditional medical communications, this well-established agency develops global campaigns for top pharmaceutical companies, across a spread of interesting therapeutic areas. Their capabilities include medical affairs, meetings and symposia, publications planning, internal comms and multichannel educational programmes.
As SAE, you’ll help to manage the day-to-day delivery of projects for allocated accounts. You will attend client calls, liaise with writers and internal teams, ensure budgets and timelines are adhered to, and work is completed to the highest standards.
This mid-sized, friendly agency truly value their staff and prioritise work life balance. You will be joining a passionate, sociable and energetic team, and enjoy flexible working as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level.
- Minimum 18 months experience in a medical communications agency environment.
- Experience across a variety of medical communications activities and an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare environment.
- Strong communication and people facing skills
- Well-honed project management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
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Find More JobsRegulatory CMC Consultant – Device/Combination Product
We are looking to identify experienced regulatory professionals for a new consultation project that will begin in January 2026.
This consultant will provide expertise and advice on CMC regulatory aspect related to devices / combination products. This will relate specifically from a development perspective across global markets.
The position can be fully remote, working European hours and the initial duration of the contract will be 6 months – although, there is a high likelihood of renewal.
What do you need to bring?
- 10 years+ experience in the development and registration of medical devices / combination products
In submitting your profile, please share the following details:
- Specific CMC experience within device / combination products
- Global market experience
- Location
- Expected daily rate
- Location
R&D Procurement Manager
Are you ready to significantly influence procurement strategy and impact in a globally recognised and expanding pharmaceutical brand?
We’re expanding a global procurement function that challenges the old ways and delivers real strategic impact. This is your chance to lead a brand-new role at the heart of R&D.
Bringing with you an understanding of CRO pricing strategies, you will be responsible for a small team that is accountable from R&D functions that include Medical and Regulatory, through to Pharmacovigilance and Clinical.
This is both a strategic and hands on implementation position that requires the ability to drive improvement in a business that is continuing to expand pipeline, as well and clinical and commercial activities globally.
What You Bring
- Ideally 7+ years in pharmaceutical procurement, with strong team development experience.
- Deep understanding of clinical procurement models and CRO pricing.
- Ability to create and implement strategy, not just follow existing processes.
- Pharma or CRO background preferred (specific therapy area experience not required).
- A passion for developing people and driving change.
Process Development Manager
Are you a CMC, process development or validation specialist? Maybe a bit of all three?
This is a unique and fantastic opportunity to join one of Europe’s leading healthcare and pharmaceutical businesses as they continue their expansion across the UK and Europe.
Working in a small facility in Greater Manchester, this position will be responsible for helping to establish new processes for product introduction and commercial scale up. In addition to this, there will be responsibility for full life cycle validation activities across a range of laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
Given the site size and business culture, this role requires a hands on, “can do” approach. Strong stakeholder skills are as crucial as your technical capability.
Key experience:
- Experience or knowledge of the radiopharmaceutical industry
- Experience in process development or technical transfer from R&D through to manufacturing
- Validation knowledge and experience
- GMP experience beneficial, although if you have worked within the right technical product categories and have a strong depth of experience across the rest of the role profile, this may not be required
- Strong stakeholder management skills
Principal Medical Writer - Medcomms
An independent medical communications agency has an opening for a Principal Medical Writer to join their successful and collaborative team.
Known for their in-depth scientific expertise and high-quality execution, this agency works in partnership with leading pharma organisations to develop strategic, multi-channel programmes that deliver positive changes in healthcare. Their work includes meetings, medical affairs, educational programmes and publications, covering an interesting variety of therapeutic areas including Oncology and Rare Diseases.
As PMW you’ll lead content development for allocated accounts. You will help to manage client relationships, contribute to scientific strategy, and ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality. You’ll also review the work of junior writers and help to mentor and develop them.
You’ll be joining a close-knit, motivated team, and enjoy a flexible, grown-up working environment with plenty of opportunity for ownership and growth.
Requirements
- A high level of scientific expertise, with minimum BSc level education in life sciences (MSc/PhD advantageous)
- Experience in a medical communications agency setting to PMW level.
- Expertise across a broad range of medcomms activities.
- In-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and associated regulations.
- Superb client facing and leadership skills.
Account Director, Healthcare Advertising
An international creative agency is recruiting for an Account Director to join their award-winning healthcare team in London.
Offering high profile accounts, market-shaping work, and strong progression prospects, this is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated client services professional looking to further their career in the healthcare advertising space.
This highly regarded agency is known for their expertise in brand strategy and multichannel marketing. They develop full spectrum creative campaigns for big pharma, and their work includes brand strategy, launch communications, and disease awareness.
As AD, you’ll be a strategic partner for clients, help to develop the creative direction for campaigns, and lead and mentor junior teams. You’ll take ownership for quality, and ensure work is delivered on time and budget.
With a collaborative, fast paced and vibrant culture, this unique agency has an enjoyable and open working environment where individuals are trusted and valued. They’re a sociable and passionate team who love to do great work and celebrate their successes!
Requirements
To be considered for this position you will need a solid healthcare advertising agency background to AD level with experience working on global campaigns, an in-depth knowledge of multichannel marketing and the pharmaceutical environment, and well-honed client facing and leadership skills.
Senior Account Executive – Medical Communications
A successful independent agency has an opening for a Senior Account Executive to join their collaborative team in Oxford.
As specialists in traditional medical communications, this well-established agency develops global campaigns for top pharmaceutical companies, across a spread of interesting therapeutic areas. Their capabilities include medical affairs, meetings and symposia, publications planning, internal comms and multichannel educational programmes.
As SAE, you’ll help to manage the day-to-day delivery of projects for allocated accounts. You will attend client calls, liaise with writers and internal teams, ensure budgets and timelines are adhered to, and work is completed to the highest standards.
This mid-sized, friendly agency truly value their staff and prioritise work life balance. You will be joining a passionate, sociable and energetic team, and enjoy flexible working as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.
Requirements
- Educated to degree level.
- Minimum 18 months experience in a medical communications agency environment.
- Experience across a variety of medical communications activities and an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare environment.
- Strong communication and people facing skills
- Well-honed project management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
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HR Director
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