VP, Medical Affairs
VP, Medical Affairs
About the role
Our vision is to deliver breakthrough medicines to patients that need them. We pursue truth and scientific rigour and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown. We are seeking a VP, Medical Affairs to lead the Medical Affairs function, including executing on priorities and investigator-initiated activities, supervising field Medical Science Liaisons, overseeing clinical and scientific publications, and developing patient advocacy relationships.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement key Medical Affairs strategies to support prelaunch and postlaunch needs across the portfolio.
Build and scale the Medical Affairs team, including building a team of field-based Medical Science Liaisons to support education and key opinion leader engagement as well as recruitment initiatives for upcoming late phase studies.
Develop and implement medical communication and disease state awareness strategies, along with patient advocacy organizations and medical education groups.
Partner with global key opinion leaders on current focused therapeutic area issues and questions and oversee any investigator initiated studies.
Develop medical educational materials that are balanced and medically accurate.
Provide direction and input into the development and implementation of successful reimbursement and market-access strategies.
Track competitive landscape and messaging for key pipeline programs.
Oversee the publication strategy, ensuring clinical data is presented at major congresses and in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Develop and manage departmental budgets that effectively achieve our goals and are balanced with the company’s financial objectives.
Requirements
An advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD, with MD preferred), plus 15+ years of professional experience within Biotech/Pharma focused on Medical Affairs or related functions, ideally spanning both large and small pharma/biotechnology organizations.
5+ years of people leadership experience including building high-performing teams.
Experience in both prelaunch (phase 3) and post launch activities, with preference for experience in a women's health indication.
Deep understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, and laws governing scientific and medical exchange, and the ability to apply this knowledge to set the standard for compliant communication with clinical and scientific investigators.
Proven experience attracting and developing top talent, building interdependent partnerships, and cultivating a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict resolution, and organizational flexibility.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the company.
Willingness to travel (25-40%) to represent the company at medical conferences, presentations, and other meetings.
Qualifications
Drive and energy.
Character and intelligence.
Work that really matters.
Skills
Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD, with MD preferred).
15+ years of professional experience within Biotech/Pharma focused on Medical Affairs or related functions.
Experience in both prelaunch (phase 3) and post launch activities.
Experience in a women's health indication.
Understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, and laws governing scientific and medical exchange.
Proven experience attracting and developing top talent, building interdependent partnerships, and cultivating a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel (25-40%) to represent the company at medical conferences, presentations, and other meetings.
Benefits
Competitive base salary
Equity
Annual bonus dependent on individual and company performance
6% (non-match) 401K contribution
CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance
Annual vacation
Professional development opportunities
Comprehensive health benefits
Pay
Competitive base salary
Schedule
Full-time