Who we are At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you Join us in shaping our future–and yours. Role reports to: Head, Medical and Safety Sciences, EMEA Location: High Wycombe, UK Travel: up to 20% What you will do The Associate Director, Medical Affairs is responsible for managing the design and implementation plans of medical affairs program, including budget development and tracking of all projects, managing and delegating work of the medical affairs network, and establishing accountability for assignments. You will also lead and manage the creation of educational, reporting and other materials for use by internal stakeholders, publication planning, preparation and review, and support technical learning needs of partners: Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the medical affairs Network to ensure effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Develop and implement medical strategies and plans to support the company's goals and objectives. Provide medical expertise and guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Ensure compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements and industry standards. Contribute to the development of scientific publications, science presentations, and educational materials. Stay up-to-date with the latest medical and scientific developments in the field. Design and implement medical affairs programs to achieve organizational objectives Provide medical and scientific leadership inputs to the innovation strategy and program of projects and, where needed, prioritize resource to the Key Countries. Work in partnership with HCP Marketing to advance and implement an effective advocacy plan with Health Care Professionals, driving brand recommendation and Kenvue science equity. Create educational and reporting materials for use by internal and external stakeholders. Manage and delegate work of Team members and oversee accountability for assignments. Manage assigned publications to include planning, preparation, and review. Contribute technical content to Regulatory Documentation including submissions, requests for information, aggregate safety reports and product information (SmPC’s). Identify and build collaborative networks and partner with External HCP experts. Represent Kenvue with external Parties including Agencies, Professional Associations, HCP Thought Leaders, Healthcare Organizations, and Consumers. Ensure that any assigned trials/registries and other data generating activities are conducted to all applicable guidelines, regulations, company procedures with the highest ethical and quality standards. Develop and provide medical and technical information related to the company's products for use within and outside the Company. Support technical learning for partners. Manage budget, contract negotiation, and oversight of vendor activities. Execute the company's drug surveillance/product safety program which includes following up on adverse reaction reports. Provide solutions surrounding legal liability and compliance. Maintain collaborative working relationship between medical affairs and internal stakeholders to deliver timely and expert support to product development. Lead and where needed manage a matrix group of professionals. Be a leader and advocate for our Brands. A leader in the Regional Medical and Safety Sciences Team, partnering with and supporting other members of the Team. There are additional responsibilities supporting other Essential Health Segment products, programs and innovation projects. Qualifications What we are looking for At least 8 years of experience in medical affairs or related field. Bachelor Degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline. Experience in leading medical affairs programs in a pharmaceutical or other healthcare organization, consumer preferred. Experience in developing and delivering medical and technical information, medical strategies, and publications. Strong understanding of guidelines, regulations and ethical/quality standards related to healthcare compliance, human subject research and medical affairs. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Strong leadership, interpersonal and management skills. Desired Qualifications Higher degree and/or professional qualification: PhD, Dental (preferred) Medical or Pharmacist. Prior scientific or clinician experience in Oral Health is an advantage. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful medical strategies and plans. Demonstrated experience representing your Organization with external stakeholders such as academics, scientific organizations or policy-makers. Ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex problems. Experience in budget management and Vendor negotiation. What’s in it for you Competitive Benefit Package Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More Learning & Development Opportunities Employee Resource Groups Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process. Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.