Global Medical Director – Cell & Gene Therapy
LifelancerLondon, England, United Kingdom • Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Posted March 4, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Lifelancer is an AI-driven talent marketplace that connects life-science, pharmaceutical, health-tech, and IT employers with a global network of freelance, remote, and local experts. The platform uses advanced matching algorithms to pair companies with over 50,000 specialists in biotech, biopharma, digital health, and related disciplines, streamlining recruitment and reducing time-to-hire. In addition to sourcing, Lifelancer offers end-to-end hiring-compliance and payroll solutions for international engagements, partnering with leading providers to ensure regulatory adherence. By combining industry-specific expertise, AI precision, and comprehensive compliance support, Lifelancer enables life-science organizations to scale talent acquisition efficiently on a global scale.
Job Description
The Global Medical Director – Cell & Gene Therapy will lead the medical strategy in Oncology for Cell & Gene Therapies, driving integrated evidence plans, external partnerships, and scientific communications.
Requirements
- MD (preferred), or PhD/PharmD in Health Sciences.
- 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Proven ability to lead in complex, matrixed environments.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong strategic mindset, stakeholder influence, and delivery focus.
- Deep understanding of healthcare systems and external stakeholder dynamics.
- Expertise in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical methodology, and regulatory standards.
- Therapeutic Area expertise in Cell & Gene Therapies in Oncology or Hematology.
- Experience across product lifecycle, launch, and post launch phases.
- Clinical trial research experience in pharma or academic settings.
- Track record of developing and scaling best-in-class medical processes.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance