gilead

Country Medical Director, UK and Ireland

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At a Glance

Location
United Kingdom - London, United Kingdom
Work Regime
onsite
Employment
Full time
Posted
2026-07-24

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Clinical
  • Healthcare
  • Medical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Regulatory

Requirements

Significant leadership experience within Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs.

Scientific engagement with external healthcare stakeholders.

Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.

Demonstrated understanding of the UK and Ireland healthcare environments.

Prior experience as a Country Medical Director, Therapeutic Area Head or comparable senior roles

Experience leading grants governance, patient advocacy engagement and community partnership programmes.

Responsibilities

Country Medical Director (CMD) UK & Ireland

provides strategic, scientific and operational leadership for the Medical Affairs organisation across the UK and Ireland.

As a member of the UK & Ireland Leadership Team, the CMD is accountable for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy, ensuring alignment with regional and global priorities while addressing the unique needs of the UK and Irish healthcare environments.

The CMD serves as the senior medical and scientific leader for the affiliate, ensuring excellence in patient-centred medical activities, evidence generation, scientific exchange, grants governance, healthcare system engagement and community partnerships.

The CMD is accountable for maintaining the highest standards of medical integrity, compliance and governance across all Medical Affairs activities.

Strategic Leadership