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About the Role

The Medical Affairs Manager is a strategic member of the Medical Affairs team responsible for contributing to the development and execution of the Canadian Medical Strategy for assigned therapeutic areas and products. The role serves as a scientific leader and trusted strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical activities that improve patient outcomes and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, approval and implementation of the Medical Affairs strategy and annual Medical Plan for assigned products and therapeutic areas.
Provide medical and scientific leadership across the product/s lifecycle, including launch readiness, evidence generation, scientific exchange, and lifecycle management.
Serve as the medical subject matter expert and strategic advisor to cross-functional teams including Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Support Programs, and Corporate Affairs.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, patient organizations, and other external stakeholders.
Lead the development and execution of advisory boards, expert meetings, educational programs, and scientific engagement initiatives.
Gather, analyze, and translate medical insights and unmet needs into actionable strategies that support patient care and business objectives.
Support publication planning, medical education activities, investigator-sponsored research, real-world evidence initiatives, and other evidence-generation programs.
Ensure all medical activities, communications, and materials are scientifically accurate and compliant with Health Canada regulations, Innovative Medicines Canada Code, and company policies.
Provide medical review and oversight of promotional and non-promotional materials, grants, sponsorships, and other medical affairs activities.
Monitor the scientific, clinical, reimbursement, and competitive landscape to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate strategic recommendations to leadership.
Manage assigned medical projects, budgets, vendors, and external partners to ensure timely and effective execution.
Leverage digital technologies, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enhance medical impact, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc, NP, or equivalent).
Minimum 5-7 years of pharmaceutical industry, or Medical Affairs experience with progressive levels of responsibility.
Experience developing and executing medical strategies, evidence-generation initiatives, and scientific engagement programs.
Strong understanding of Medical Affairs, pharmaceutical development, the Canadian healthcare environment, and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders within a matrix organization.
Excellent scientific communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
Proven strategic thinking, business acumen, and project management capabilities.
Experience with product launches, budget management, vendor oversight, and digital tools/AI-enabled technologies is considered an asset.
Experience in Rare Diseases, Hematology/Oncology, or other specialty therapeutic areas is preferred.

Skills

Scientific communication
Presentation skills
Relationship-building
Strategic thinking
Business acumen
Project management
Digital technologies
Data analytics
AI-enabled tools

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

5-7 years

Education Level

MD
PharmD
PhD
MSc
NP
Equivalent

About the Company

Medison Canada is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity

Medison Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please advise us.