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Global Medical Advisor - Rescue Treatments

Location: Cambridge, UK (Flexible Hybrid)

Department: Medical Affairs

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Join us and make a difference when it matters most!

At Mundipharma, we are proud of the work we do to bring innovative treatments to patients. We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

The Team

The Global Medical Advisor - Rescue Treatments will join the Medical Affairs team at Mundipharma, leading medical strategy and ensure the Substitution / Rescue Treatment product execution across functions and regions.

Role and Responsibilities

• Global Subject-Matter Expertise: Serve as the global medical authority in opioid agonist treatment therapy and opioid overdose management, shaping enterprise-wide strategy.

• Strategic Data Interpretation: Translate complex global clinical data, real-world evidence (RWE), and emerging scientific trends into actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Evidence Generation: Design and lead global evidence generation programs to address critical scientific gaps and differentiate the portfolio externally.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead high-impact global initiatives, driving alignment and execution across senior stakeholders through influence rather than direct authority.

• KOL & External Engagement: Build and sustain strategic partnerships with top-tier global Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) to shape clinical practice and perception.

• Internal Mentorship: Act as a senior mentor and capability builder, elevating scientific acumen and strategic thinking across the broader organization.

• Complex Problem Solving: Resolve highly ambiguous scientific and strategic challenges by integrating clinical, regulatory, and market insights.

• Cross-Regional Impact: Shape and execute medical strategies with cross-functional and cross-regional implications to drive long-term global value.

• Governance & Compliance: Establish and oversee global governance frameworks, ensuring all medical activities uphold the highest ethical and scientific standards.

• Risk & Resource Management: Proactively mitigate enterprise-level risks while managing investment strategies, budgets, and timelines for maximum impact.

What you’ll bring

• Advanced scientific degree required (MD, PharmD, or PhD) with strong grounding in clinical research, therapeutic science, and evidence-based medicine.

• Global Medical Affairs / Medical Advisor / Medical Manager or equivalent experience, with clear progression to enterprise-level strategic influence.

• Previous experience in Substitution Therapies, Speciality Care or Emergency Care Therapies would be ideal but could also consider experiences across various therapeutic areas

• Proven track record of leading global evidence generation and cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact.

• Extensive and established experience engaging top-tier global KOLs/HCPs, influencing scientific discourse and clinical practice.

• Demonstrated success operating in highly matrixed global organizations, influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority.

• Deep scientific and clinical expertise with the ability to translate complex data into actionable strategic insights.

• Exceptional executive-level communication and storytelling skills, capable of influencing C-suite and external experts.

• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing capabilities across diverse, global audiences.

• Strong governance, compliance, and risk management expertise within a global regulatory environment.

• Highly developed strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in ambiguous, complex environments.

What we offer in return

• Flexible benefits package

• Opportunities for learning & development through our varied programme

• Collaborative, inclusive work environment

Diversity and inclusion

Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect.

About Mundipharma

Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focussing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.

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Additional Job Description:

Primary Location:

GB Cambridge

Job Posting Date:

2026-06-30

Job Type:

Permanent