Medical Head, Canada
Core
Strategic and operational leader of the Canadian Medical Affairs organization, ensuring scientific excellence, patient focus, and cross-functional collaboration to support product launches and lifecycle management.
Role type
Senior Medical Affairs Leader (Head of Country)
Builds
Canadian Medical strategy, high-performing teams, scientific evidence, and external scientific engagement programs (via careerplan.io/jobs/67-00A-F1-379-medical-head-canada-at-medison-pharma)
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biotech, Canadian Healthcare System
Required skills
Strategic vision, team leadership, scientific evidence generation, market access expertise, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, budget management, product lifecycle management
Preferred skills
Out-of-the-box thinking, agility, adaptability, proactive approach, high visibility in the field
Technologies
Health Canada, CADTH, INESSS, pCPA, IMC, PAAB, RWE platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Canadian Medical Affairs strategy; Lead and develop high-performing Medical Affairs teams; Engage with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals; Drive evidence generation and scientific communication; Support market access and reimbursement discussions; Ensure compliance with Canadian regulations and ethical standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management