Medical Advisor

Bausch Health; Laval; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving health outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to engage with Key Opinion Leaders and Healthcare Professionals, enhancing their understanding of complex scientific concepts and product-related data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop strategic plans, while managing budgets and supporting clinical research initiatives. If you are proactive, imaginative, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the medical field, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, especially in Weight Management and Cardiology.
• Strong competencies in leadership, strategic thinking, and scientific expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support KOLs and HCPs in understanding complex scientific concepts.
• Develop relationships with Canadian KOLs and conduct national KOL mapping.
• Manage the therapeutic area budget and provide input into marketing strategies.

Skills

Bilingualism

Leadership

Scientific Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Networking

Business Acumen

Adaptability

Teamwork

Compliance Understanding

Education

MD

PhD

PharmD

Job description

Join a team! We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company 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 and proactive, with 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 a part of a culture that actively creates change, where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

Position Summary:

1. Serve as an internal and external scientific resource, supporting Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) & other Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in understanding complex scientific/clinical concepts and product-related data to enhance awareness and understanding of our products and 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 field.

4. Conduct national KOL mapping and gather medical insights on market trends, clinical practices, and patient flow.

5. Evaluate research proposals, support development and evaluation of investigator-initiated studies, and supervise their execution.

6. Provide scientific and strategic support for post-marketing studies (phase IV, registries, etc.).

7. Support product and disease training for internal stakeholders.

8. Conduct scientific presentations and educational sessions related to our products and diseases.

9. Collaborate on national initiatives such as educational programs, round tables, and conferences.

10. Plan and ensure compliance for national KOL meetings, obtaining necessary approvals and documentation.

11. Develop and execute medical and KOL engagement plans aligned with our strategies.

12. Manage the therapeutic area budget, including planning and review of tactical plans.

13. Provide scientific and tactical input into medical and marketing strategies.

14. Support clinical research programs and develop publication plans for post-marketing studies.

15. Review clinical evidence for potential acquisitions or licensing opportunities.

16. Represent the company at national and international meetings and forums.

17. Engage with Canadian KOLs and be part of the Medical Leadership Team.

18. Assist in organizing and planning the annual Medical Affairs Meeting.

Qualifications:

1. Based at Laval Head Office.

2. Educational background: MD, PhD, PharmD.

3. Minimum 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, with experience in Weight Management (Obesity) and Cardiology being assets.

4. Competencies include bilingualism, leadership, scientific expertise, strategic thinking, networking, business acumen, adaptability, teamwork, and compliance understanding.

The masculine is used without prejudice for conciseness.

Bausch Health is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws.