Medical Education Manager - Vaccines

GSK; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative biopharma company is looking for a dynamic Medical Education Manager who will lead the development of comprehensive medical education strategies. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with medical and commercial partners to create impactful educational programs that address healthcare gaps and meet patient needs. You'll manage projects from conception to execution, ensuring alignment with compliance guidelines while optimizing resource allocation. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving global health and fostering a culture where employees thrive and feel valued. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Medical Education or Adult Learning principles.
• Strong knowledge of vaccines therapeutic area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic medical education programs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective learning delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Medical Education

Omnichannel Learning

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Education

BSc or MSc

MBA

Tools

Medical Education Agencies

Accrediting Bodies

Job description

Are you passionate about medical education and eager to make a significant impact on global healthcare? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Medical Education Manager to join our innovative team at GSK in Mississauga. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of our comprehensive medical education strategy, collaborating closely with our esteemed medical and commercial partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Aligned with the asset medical strategy, develop an innovative and strategic education plan including educational/learning objectives that will help reduce healthcare gaps, meet patient/customer needs and support National and/or regional objectives.
• Collaborate with various internal/external stakeholders to develop and implement strategic and innovative customer educational learning programs.
• Diligent vendor management to ensure programs are delivered on budget and on time while being consistent with program objectives and compliance guidelines.
• Collaborate with medical and commercial colleagues to gather insights and ensure appropriate dissemination of learning/educational content via a tailored omnichannel approach.
• Work with the medical team to create tools and approaches for multi-channel/omnichannel scientific engagements.
• Lead development of educational materials for congresses and medical education programs in collaboration with cross functional stakeholders.
• Plan, organize, and execute medical education programs, including regional and national speaker tours, symposia, conferences, online modules and other interventions as needed.
• Work with field teams and cross functional partners to ensure optimal field implementation for our educational programs ensuring alignment to external and internal requirements.
• Contribute to initiatives above educational planning such as brand planning, design and provide expertise for all educational initiatives.
• Attend national/regional and major related therapeutic area conferences as needed.
• Supports In-Field Medical education activities by coordinating & supporting Field Staff in the execution of events in a timely manner and in adherence to internal policies.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate strong project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within scope, ensuring effective coordination, resource allocation, and communication across cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with and provide expert-level CME/learning program consultation and support to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage Third Party Agencies efficiently: set clear expectations, timelines, optimal quotes, close follow-up, ensure corporate presence and ownership of project, debriefing on project, and tight budget management.
• Monitor environment for new trends, opportunities, and competitor strategies, evolving business and educational needs, incorporate these findings into the development of education strategies and programs, and provide ongoing communication of these relevant findings to Brand Teams, and Field teams.
• Ensure appropriate accreditation and/or endorsement of selected programs.
• Ensure learning and educational programs are aligned with IMC and internal GSK compliance requirements.
• Manage the medical education budget to generate maximal impact: expenses, accruals, phasing, potential variances, and recommended actions.
• Insight generation through field, commercial and medical collaboration and through data analysis that brings actionable items to improve the Medical Education strategy.

Basic Qualifications

• BSc or MSc (MBA an asset).
• 3+ years of Medical Education or Adult Learning principles especially with a focus on omnichannel and/or digital/asynchronous projects.
• Strong knowledge of vaccines therapeutic area or Med Affairs experience an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with medical education agencies and accrediting bodies and physician organizations.
• Leading and managing complex projects an asset.
• In depth knowledge of IMC code and internal compliance policies and procedures.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology and oncology).

Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.

GSK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to apply to our career opportunities. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.