Medical Education Lead

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings

4 weeks’ paid vacation

Annual Personal Days

Equity-based long-term incentive (if/適

Job summary

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Canada is seeking a Medical Education Lead to develop and deliver education within the Haematology, Nephrology, and Transplant division.

You will set education strategy, design learning journeys, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to advance clinician education and practice change. The role emphasizes innovative learning approaches, including digital solutions and AI, while ensuring compliance with industry guidelines.

Qualifications

• University degree (preference for sciences)
• CCPE CPD certified/certification
• Solid understanding of industry medical education practices and guidelines
• Willing to travel; including overnight and weekend travel

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging physician education needs to bridge knowledge, attitude, and behavior gaps through customized education interventions
• Ensure appropriate knowledge translation to drive clinical practice change
• Plan, develop, and deliver innovative, strategically aligned educational programs with physician associations and KEEs
• Lead cross-functional initiatives within their DA to implement valuable educational programs aligned to our strategic direction
• Diligent vendor management to ensure education initiatives meet compliance guidelines and Alexion standards
• Align cross-functional partners to capture scientific narrative in content and to optimize field implementation
• Develop and cultivate high value partnerships with KEEs, Collaborators, and Professional Bodies with a high degree of integrity

Skills

Medical education

Learning strategy

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Adult learning

Digital education

Education

University degree (sciences preferred)

CCPE CPD certification

Job description

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Position Overview

Reporting to a Disease Area Director, the Medical Education Lead leads the development and delivery of Medical Education within the Haematology, Nephrology, Transplant (HNT) division. The role is responsible for setting the DA education strategy and developing learning journeys that integrate HCP needs with therapeutic-area and business strategy and priorities.

The Medical Education Lead drives high-quality, practice-changing education programs for healthcare professionals (HCPs), ensuring that programs are outcome-focused, responsive to HCP needs and preferences, and compliant with applicable industry guidelines. Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, external partners and relevant organizations, the role provides an opportunity to strengthen our partnerships externally.

The role drives continuous improvement across the DA Medical Education portfolio by identifying and implementing innovative learning approaches, including digital solutions, the appropriate use of AI and novel program formats. The role also promotes consistency, quality and effective execution across relevant Medical Education activities within the Disease Area.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify emerging physician education needs to bridge knowledge, attitude, and behavior (KAB) gaps through customized education interventions
• Ensure appropriate knowledge translation to drive clinical practice change
• Plan, develop, and deliver innovative, strategically aligned educational and/or co-developed educational programs with physician associations and Key External Experts (KEEs)
• Lead cross-functional initiatives within their DA to implement valuable educational programs aligned to our strategic direction.
• Diligent vendor management to ensure education initiatives meet compliance guidelines and Alexion standards
• Align cross-functional partners to capture scientific narrative in content and to optimize field implementation
• Develop and cultivate high value partnerships with KEEs, Collaborators, and Professional Bodies with a high degree of integrity

Qualifications

• University degree (preference for sciences)
• CCPE CPD certified/certification
• Previous Rare Disease, Oncology, and/or Specialty experience is beneficial
• Solid understanding of industry medical education practices and guidelines
• Strong project management and leadership skills (planning, development, and implementation/field mobilization); experience in implementing digital/live medical education programs is an asset.
• Knowledge of accrediting bodies and options for program accreditation in Canada required
• Thorough understanding of adult learning principles
• Previous experience in continuing health education would be an asset (internal candidates); is required (external candidates)
• Willing to travel; including overnight and weekend travel

At Alexion, you will find a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and a diverse environment where your contributions are valued. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of rare disease research and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Annual base salary for this position ranges from 115,084.00 to 151,047.75.

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.

We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.

This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.