Manager, Medical Ethics

AstraZeneca plc; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks’ paid vacation

Personal days

Benefits program

Equity-based long-term incentive (if/2

Job summary

AstraZeneca in Canada is seeking a Medical Ethics Manager (Nominated Signatory) to safeguard ethical and compliant practices across the Oncology unit, reviewing materials and guiding SOPs. You will advise on projects, enable training, and collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory teams to ensure Canadian regulations, Health Canada requirements, and PAAB guidelines are met.

This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities to influence ethics across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years in pharma (Regulatory/Compliance/Pharmacovigilance/QA/Medical Affairs).
• Strong understanding of Canadian pharma regulations (FDR, PAAB, IMC Code, Health Canada).
• Knowledge of corporate governance principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Regulatory and other cross‑functional partners to interpret company policies on complex ethics and compliance matters, aligning with Canadian regulations.
• Advise on Commercial and Medical projects and SOP updates to strengthen internal processes and enable compliant customer interactions.
• Review and approve promotional and non‑promotional materials as Local Nominated Signatory for Oncology, ensuring compliance with internal policies and Health Canada requirements.
• Enable knowledge sharing with local Marketing teams to optimize brand messages within regulatory and ethical frameworks.
• Champion best practices by sharing successes, supporting issue resolution, and modelling professional behaviour.
• Deliver training on SOPs and ethical standards, as needed, to build compliance awareness across teams.
• Guide the Fair Market Value team to ensure consistent application of policies and best practices.
• Conduct Medical Affairs First Line Monitoring and support audit action plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Strong ethics

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent accountability

Risk awareness

Veeva CRM knowledge (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Veeva CRM

Job description

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

AstraZeneca in Canada Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, AstraZeneca has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Area Top Employer for eight straight years. We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative culture that champions knowledge‑sharing, entrepreneurial thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

To best support our employees in balancing personal and work commitments, we’ve embraced a hybrid model of working that gives employees flexibility in how they manage their time. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our commitment to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking bold action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of ethical standards in the pharmaceutical industry? At AstraZeneca, integrity and excellence are at the core of everything we do, even in the most complex environments. As Medical Ethics Manager (Nominated Signatory), you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding ethical and compliant practices across our Oncology business unit. From reviewing and approving materials, to guiding SOP development, delivering training, and advising on interactions with healthcare professionals, you will ensure our activities consistently reflect company values, regulatory requirements, and global ethical standards.

Your roles and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Regulatory, and other cross‑functional partners to interpret company policies on complex ethics and compliance matters, ensuring alignment with Canadian regulations and guidelines.
• Advise on Commercial and Medical projects, from digital initiatives to SOP updates, strengthening internal processes and enabling seamless customer‑facing interactions.
• Review and approve promotional and non‑promotional materials as the Local Nominated Signatory for the Oncology business unit, ensuring compliance with internal policies, Health Canada’s Distinction Document, the Food and Drugs Regulations (FDR), PAAB guidelines, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Enable knowledge sharing with local Marketing Company teams to optimize brand messages within regulatory and ethical frameworks.
• Champion best practices by sharing successes, supporting issue resolution, and serving as a role model for ethical and professional behaviour.
• Deliver training and communication on SOPs and ethical standards, as needed, to build compliance awareness across teams.
• Guide the Fair Market Value team to ensure consistent application of policies and best practices.
• Conduct Medical Affairs First Line Monitoring and support the implementation of audit action plans, risk assessments, and other ethics and compliance initiatives.

Skills and capabilities:

• Demonstrate high ethical standards with good judgment, a strong grasp of ethical decision‑making processes, and the ability to anticipate risks and share best practices.
• Brings a strong compliance approach with the confidence to be assertive, the ability to challenge the business, and the interpersonal skills to influence decisions constructively.
• Operates with independence, accountability, and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Proven ability to collaborate optimally across diverse teams and functions.
• Knowledge of Veeva CRM knowledge an asset

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Regulatory, Compliance, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Assurance, or Medical Affairs.
• Strong understanding of Canadian pharmaceutical regulations, including the Food and Drugs Regulations (FDR), PAAB guidelines, the IMC Code, Health Canada requirements, and other applicable standards.
• Knowledge and experience in corporate governance principles and practices.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 12 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing [e-mail].

Annual base salary for this position ranges from 111,804.80 to 146,743.80.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job‑related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity‑based long‑term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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