Director, Medical Affairs Advisory

Red Nucleus is hiring experienced Medical Affairs consultants! This is a remote role based out of the US, Canada, or the UK.

Our purpose is advancing knowledge to improve lives. We succeed by being the premier provider of strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services (commercial, market access, medical affairs), and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry. Our global team is composed of nearly 1,000 full-time employees whose commitment to creativity, quality, and on-time delivery is unrivaled in our space.

At Red Nucleus, we believe in providing a rich working environment that pushes us to innovate in ways that engages our employees to be their best selves.  Our culture is about meaningful work, a true sense of community, and fun.   We love to celebrate our people and we are proud to have been Internationally recognized as a “Great Place to Work".  

How You Will Contribute 

Role Summary 

As Director, Medical Affairs Advisory, you will lead the delivery of strategic consulting projects that help life sciences clients transform their Medical Affairs organizations and optimize asset-level strategies. You will manage multi-workstream engagements, lead teams of consultants, and ensure high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations. 

You will also play a key role in building client relationships, identifying new opportunities within existing accounts, and contributing to organic growth. While this role does not own medical communications deliverables, you may occasionally collaborate with our global Medical Communications team to ensure strategic alignment. 

Key Responsibilities 

Project Leadership 

Own end-to-end delivery of complex Medical Affairs consulting projects. 

Define project scope, structure workstreams, and manage timelines and budgets. 

Ensure deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and strategic insight. 

Client Engagement 

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders (Heads of Medical Affairs, TA Leads). 

Lead client meetings, synthesize insights, and present recommendations. 

Identify new opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to organic growth. 

Team Management 

Manage and mentor consultants and associate directors; provide coaching and feedback. 

Allocate resources effectively across projects and ensure team development. 

Strategic Problem-Solving 

Develop solutions for organizational challenges (operating model design, governance frameworks, capability building). 

Support asset-level strategy (launch readiness, evidence planning) as part of broader organizational priorities. 

Apply structured thinking to ambiguous problems and deliver actionable recommendations. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

Partner with internal teams (Market Access, Commercial, Medical Communications) to deliver integrated solutions. 

Occasionally support alignment with medical communications programs as needed. 

Qualifications 

Advanced degree preferred: MBA, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent. 

6–10+ years in management consulting or industry roles focused on Medical Affairs strategy and organizational effectiveness. 

Proven experience in project leadership, team management, and client engagement. 

Strong understanding of Medical Affairs functions and their role in evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, and lifecycle management. 

Exceptional communication, executive presence, and problem-solving skills. 

Illustrative Project Types 

Medical Affairs organizational design and transformation 

Operating model and governance framework development 

Capability building and change management 

Asset-level Medical Affairs strategy and launch planning 

Portfolio prioritization and resource optimization 

Performance measurement and KPI frameworks 

Skills & Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Polished presentation & moderating skills.

Understanding of pharmaceutical and life science industries.

Rigorous attention to detail and accuracy

Self-starter and driven 

Ability to multi-task with superior organization skills  

Strong ability to work independently as well as be an integral part of a team

Dependable and flexible 

Excellent written, verbal communication, and time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio 

Ability to work in a global environment with an understanding of cultural differences and work practices 

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