Scientific Communication & Medical Advocacy Manager

About the role

As the Scientific Communication & Medical Advocacy Manager you will lead the medical affairs and scientific communication strategy for L'Oréal Sub‑Saharan Africa, bridging cutting‑edge science with high‑impact messaging and supporting regional business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in the SSA R&I Management Committee to shape strategy, organisational design and operational ways of working.
• Plan, execute and continuously improve regional scientific communication strategies and medical affairs initiatives.
• Oversee development, review and dissemination of scientific and medical content such as presentations, manuscripts, abstracts and training materials.
• Collaborate with global R&D, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Marketing and Legal teams to ensure scientific rigour and consistent messaging.
• Mentor junior team members, promote diversity, equity and inclusion, and manage talent succession.

Required profile

• Advanced post‑graduate qualification (Masters or Ph.D.) in a life‑science or medical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in scientific research, medical communications or medical affairs, preferably in dermo‑cosmetics, pharmaceutical or FMCG.

Required skills

• Strategic thinking and project‑management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a record of scientific publications.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder‑management abilities.

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience in scientific communication and medical affairs within a leading multinational cosmetics company.
• Opportunities to develop scientific writing, critical‑thinking and project‑management skills.
• Networking with experts across scientific and business functions.