Medical Advisor - MSL Manager

Bausch & Lomb GmbH; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving health outcomes. We are looking for a proactive and imaginative individual to be a key scientific resource, supporting healthcare professionals and developing strategic relationships in the Cardio-Metabolic area. This role involves conducting KOL mapping, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative medical strategies. If you are adaptable, resourceful, and passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Medical Affairs, with experience in Weight Management and Cardiology.
• Strong scientific background and excellent team player with cross-functional experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership Skills

Strategic Thinking

Networking Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Adaptability

Education

MD

PhD

PharmD

Job description

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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. Be the internal and external scientific resource, supporting Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) & other Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in understanding complex scientific/clinical concepts and product-related data, leading to higher awareness and understanding of new Bausch Health products or new indications for existing products.
2. Be a leading partner to internal cross-functional stakeholders in the Cardio-Metabolic therapeutic area, ensuring 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 gain medical insights on current market, clinical practice, patient flow, etc.
5. Evaluate research proposals from institutions or individuals, support the development and evaluation of preliminary protocols of Investigator Initiated Studies, and supervise the execution of Investigator Initiated Trials.
6. Provide scientific/strategic support to ongoing post-marketing studies (phase IV, registries, etc.).
7. Support product/disease training for Bausch Health products to internal stakeholders.
8. Conduct scientific presentations for Bausch Health products or disease-related educational sessions.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support national initiatives: educational programs, round tables, regional consult meetings, train-the-trainer, speaker tours, symposia/conferences, etc.
10. Plan national KOL meetings and consultations, ensure event compliance, obtain internal approvals, and complete documentation.
11. Develop and execute a country medical plan and a national KOL engagement plan aligned with the medical strategy, with clear timelines (adapting as needed).
12. Elaborate innovative medical strategic and tactical plans and ensure their implementation with MSLs.
13. Manage the TA budget, including the full Cardio-Metabolic plan and review MSL tactical plans.
14. Provide proactive scientific, medical, and tactical input into medical and marketing strategies, product positioning, and brand plans.
15. Support the development and review of clinical research programs such as investigator-initiated studies and post-marketing studies.
16. Lead the development and execution of a publication plan for BHC Canadian post-marketing studies.
17. May provide medical/clinical expertise to the business development group by reviewing clinical evidence for potential acquisitions or licensing.
18. Represent the company in presentations to experts, societies, regulatory/reimbursement bodies, and at national/international meetings.
19. Spend time with Canadian KOLs in the field alongside MSLs.
20. Be part of the Medical Leadership Team (MLT).
21. Support the Director in organizing and planning the annual Medical Affairs Meeting.

Qualifications:

• Education: MD, PhD, PharmD
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in Medical Affairs, with experience in Weight Management (Obesity) and Cardiology as assets.
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong scientific background and strategic thinking
• Good networking skills and business acumen
• Resourceful and adaptable to changing priorities
• Excellent team player with cross-functional experience
• Understanding of Compliance
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills

The masculine is used for brevity without prejudice. Bausch Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with applicable laws in all locations of operation.