Medical Advisor

Lock Search Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences organization in Canada seeks a Medical Advisor to provide strategic medical leadership. The role involves developing medical affairs plans, supporting clinical research activities, and ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations. Ideal candidates will have a BS Degree with advanced education preferred, plus at least 3 years of medical affairs experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the organization’s culture and success in the Canadian market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs, preferably in a Field Medical role.
• Experience in priority therapeutic areas is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Canadian Medical Affairs plans.
• Provide medical expertise to internal stakeholders.
• Support local clinical research activities.

Skills

Medical Affairs experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Ability to interpret scientific data

Education

BS Degree

Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)

Job description

Our client is a global, privately held organization operating in the life sciences sector, driven by innovation and a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes. With a solid scientific foundation and a focus on developing specialized therapies for unmet medical needs, the organization combines scientific rigor with a people-centered culture.

This represents a key phase of growth and offers a unique opportunity to join a foundational team, contribute to the setup of local operations, and help shape the culture and long-term success of the Canadian organization.

Core values include a strong focus on people, quality, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Purpose

The Medical Advisor, reporting to the Senior Director, Medical and Regulatory Affairs, is a key member of the Canadian Medical Affairs team and serves as a scientific and strategic partner to the Medical and Commercial teams for assigned therapeutic areas and products. This role provides medical leadership to support evidence generation, scientific exchange, and compliant medical activities that advance patient outcomes and support the company’s strategic objectives within Canada.

Key Responsibilities

Medical Strategy & Scientific Leadership

• Contribute to the development and execution of Canadian Medical Affairs plans in alignment with global and regional strategies.
• Provide high-quality medical and scientific expertise to internal stakeholders, including Sales and Marketing, Patient Access, Regulatory Affairs, and Clinical Operations.
• Work closely with the MSL team to align on medical priorities, key scientific messages, and external engagement plans.
• Continuously monitor clinical, scientific, and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support or develop content for Advisory Boards/Expert Meetings.

Support for MSL Engagement & Scientific Exchange

• Provide scientific coaching, support, and resources to the MSL team to enable high-quality, compliant scientific discussions with healthcare professionals.
• Act as a primary point of contact for MSLs on scientific questions, content, and evidence interpretation.
• Participate in select external engagements as needed (e.g., advisory boards, key congresses), while ensuring that most day-to-day external scientific exchange is executed by the MSLs.
• Identify and support development of KOL engagement plans, insights gathering frameworks, and field tactics in partnership with MSLs.

Evidence Generation & Clinical Support

• Support local clinical research activities, including investigator-initiated studies, registries, real-world evidence projects, and company-sponsored trials.
• Review and provide medical oversight for study proposals, protocols, and data generation initiatives.
• Contribute to publication planning and the development of scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and posters.

Medical Information & Scientific Communication

• Support the Global team with medical information inquiries from healthcare professionals.
• Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials for medical and scientific accuracy, ensuring compliance with PAAB, Health Canada, and internal standards.
• Develop and deliver scientific training for internal teams, including field sales, MSLs and Patient Access.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all medical activities are conducted in accordance with Health Canada guidance, PAAB Code, IMC Code of Ethical Practices, and other relevant Canadian regulatory and industry standards.
• Participate in medical-legal-regulatory (MLR) review processes.

Other

• Demonstrate the company’s Values and Way of Working, as well as comply with company policies, procedures, and codes of conduct, all applicable Canadian laws and industry regulations governing pharmaceutical operations, including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), health and safety requirements, ethical standards, data privacy legislation, and any relevant Health Canada guidelines. Maintain the highest standards of integrity, documentation accuracy, and regulatory compliance in all activities.

Qualifications

Education

• BS Degree required.
• Advanced scientific or medical degree preferred: MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent.

Experience

• 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs required, preferably supporting or working within a Field Medical (MSL) function. Related clinical/scientific experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry may also be considered.
• Experience working in our priority therapeutic areas (Cardiology, Nephrology Patient Blood Management, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Haematology & Oncology) preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian healthcare environment, MSL role expectations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong understanding of medical science, clinical research, and evidence-based medicine.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Proficient in creating and delivering professional PowerPoint presentations, including designing visually engaging slides, organizing complex information clearly, and tailoring content for diverse audiences.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and translate complex information into clear insights.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support a geographically dispersed MSL team.
• High ethical standards and commitment to compliance.

Other Requirements

• Travel required – approximately 15-20% of the time.
• Languages: English required, French is an asset.

We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing