Medical Advisor

Bausch Health; Alberta; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving health outcomes. As a key player in the Medical Affairs team, you will support healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders, ensuring they understand complex scientific concepts and product-related data. Your role will involve developing strong relationships, conducting national KOL mapping, and managing budgets for innovative medical strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the future of healthcare while working in a collaborative environment that values your skills and contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Medical Affairs, preferably in Weight Management and Cardiology.
• Strong leadership and strategic skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support KOLs and HCPs in understanding complex scientific concepts.
• Manage therapeutic area budget and develop engagement plans.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Thinking

Networking

Collaboration

Education

MD, PhD, or PharmD

Job description

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We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company committed to enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture, and market a range of products, primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, medical aesthetic devices, and international pharmaceuticals. Our 7,000 employees share a common goal and values, propelling us to provide essential care to millions of people globally. We seek dedicated individuals who share our sense of urgency, unity, and excellence.

We are looking for a trustworthy and respectful individual who consistently does the right thing. Someone who is imaginative, proactive, and has a keen eye for what is possible. A perceptive and adaptive person who is action-oriented. We need a disciplined, focused, and accountable team member. If you embody these values, come join our company and help us shape the future.

We are all in it together to make a difference. Be part of a culture that actively creates change—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

Position Summary:

1. Be the internal and external scientific resource, supporting Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) & other Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in understanding complex scientific/clinical concepts and product-related data, leading to higher awareness and understanding of our products or new indications.
2. Partner with internal cross-functional teams in the Cardio-Metabolic therapeutic area to ensure strategies and tactics are relevant, appropriate, efficient, and compliant.
3. Develop strong relationships with Canadian KOLs, HCPs, researchers, and professional organizations in their therapeutic fields.
4. Conduct national KOL mapping and gather medical insights on market, clinical practice, and patient flow.
5. Evaluate research proposals, support development and evaluation of preliminary protocols for Investigator Initiated Studies, and supervise their execution.
6. Provide scientific and strategic support for ongoing post-marketing studies.
7. Support product/disease training for internal stakeholders and conduct scientific presentations related to our products or diseases.
8. Collaborate on national initiatives such as educational programs, round tables, and conferences.
9. Plan and ensure compliance for national KOL meetings and consultations.
10. Develop and execute medical and KOL engagement plans aligned with strategic goals.
11. Implement innovative medical strategic and tactical plans with Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).
12. Manage the therapeutic area budget, including tactical plans.
13. Provide input into medical, marketing, and product positioning strategies.
14. Support clinical research programs and oversee publication plans for post-marketing studies.
15. Review clinical evidence to support potential acquisitions or licensing opportunities.
16. Represent the company at national and international meetings and with external stakeholders.
17. Engage with Canadian KOLs alongside MSLs and participate in Medical Leadership Team activities.
18. Assist in organizing and planning the annual Medical Affairs Meeting.

Qualifications:

• MD, PhD, or PharmD degree.
• Minimum 5 years in Medical Affairs, with experience in Weight Management (Obesity) and Cardiology preferred.
• Strong leadership, scientific, and strategic skills.
• Excellent networking, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Understanding of compliance and business acumen.
• Resourceful, flexible, and a good team player in cross-functional environments.

The masculine form is used for brevity and is not intended to imply gender preference. Bausch Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws.