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Medical Lead - Friedreich Ataxia

Toronto, CanadaFull-time$136k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · Canada

Core

Strategic leadership for Friedreich Ataxia within the affiliate, translating patient needs and evidence gaps into medical priorities aligned with global strategy.

Role type

Senior Medical Lead (Management)

Builds

Affiliate medical plans, evidence generation strategies, and medical readiness for product launches.

Domain

Biotechnology / Rare Diseases (Friedreich Ataxia)

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Strategic planning, evidence generation, stakeholder engagement, project management, budget management, scientific communication, regulatory compliance, cross-functional leadership

Preferred skills

Field-based experience (MSL), Friedreich Ataxia therapeutic area expertise, HTA agency interaction, local healthcare system knowledge, French language proficiency

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of affiliate medical strategy and annual medical plan; Identify evidence gaps and drive integrated evidence-generation strategies; Ensure medical readiness for product launches and new indications; Lead Key Medical Expert (KME) engagement and advisory boards; Gather and translate medical insights into strategic recommendations; Develop scientific communication and education initiatives; Provide scientific leadership to Medical Science Liaisons; Lead medical congress planning and execution; Partner with cross-functional teams for patient-focused initiatives; Support regulatory submissions and health technology assessment activities; Manage therapeutic-area budgets and external vendors; Conduct medical review of promotional materials.

Seniority

Senior, Management