Job Purpose 

• Provide strategic medical leadership and scientific support to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards, and enhance patient outcomes.

Accountabilities

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Manage engagement with external stakeholders relating to Medical Intelligence to understand current clinical practices, obtain medical guidance and maintain up-to-date knowledge in respective therapy areas, in order to provide valuable insights and medical support to the business

Knowledge and Development

• Ensure the medical team stays current with evolving standards to support informed decisions, regulatory compliance, and business growth through proactive, expert-driven knowledge management.

Compliance

Ensure all medical activities meet current legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, supporting business objectives and safeguarding patient safety.

Medical Strategy Input

• Contribute to medical affairs plans and help clarify business opportunities.

Team Capability

Develop people capabilities to build a goal oriented team

Educational qualifications:

• MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) – Preferred and commonly required.
• PhD or MPharm – Accepted with relevant experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in medicine, pharmacy, or healthcare management.

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) – Essential for medical professionals

Relevant experience:

• 5–7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare sectors.
• 2–3 years for candidates with an MD.
• 7–8 years for candidates with a PhD or MPharm.
• Experience in managed care, medical insurance, or clinical research is highly valued

Required skills:

• Scientific/Technical: Clinical data analysis, medical writing, regulatory affairs
• Communication: Stakeholder engagement, training, clear scientific dialogue
• Strategic/Business: Portfolio analysis, cross-functional teamwork
• Compliance/Ethics: Regulatory adherence, pharmacovigilance
• Digital/Analytical: Data analysis, digital tool proficiency
• Personal Attributes: Independence, teamwork, adaptability