Medical Manager, Spasticity/Movement Disorders

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming patient care through innovative medical solutions. As a Medical Manager, you will lead a team of experts in the Neuroscience division, driving impactful strategies and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of medical affairs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient outcomes. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership skills, this position is tailored for you. Embrace the challenge and be part of a team that values integrity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or MD preferred with relevant biotech/pharmaceutical experience.
• At least five years in drug development and clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Establish vision and strategy for the Medical Affairs team.
• Manage budget and oversee clinical studies in the therapeutic area.

Skills

Leadership in Medical Management

Strategic Planning

Building External Relationships

Analytical Skills

Budget Management

Education

Doctorate or MD in a Scientific Discipline

Experience in Drug Development

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Clinical Research Tools

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Job Description

Joining AbbVie means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients' lives. At AbbVie, we conduct ground-breaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, vision care, virology, women's health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

We have an opportunity for a Medical Manager SMD to join our Medical Affairs Neuroscience team. In this role, you will drive medical activities, lead the development and execution of the designated therapeutic area Medical Affairs strategies and tactics, while establishing the direction of a team of 'peer expert' Medical Advisors and Medical Sciences Liaisons.

Key responsibilities:

• Establish vision, strategy, and goals for the team aligned with clinical gaps, medical, and brand strategies.
• Optimize resource utilization to lead, develop, and coach the team, including overseeing performance management, professional development, and succession planning.
• Maintain regulatory and compliance best practices, ensuring results delivery while protecting AbbVie's reputation.
• Manage the budget for the relevant therapeutic area, including local clinical studies, as approved in the medical plan.
• Supervise the design of local clinical studies and review, approve, and fulfill Investigator Initiated Studies contracts.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with key clinical investigators and external experts in the relevant therapeutic area.
• Supervise the execution of Medical Affairs tactics such as satellite symposia, advisory boards, annual consultation plans, publication plans, and medical support for Commercial Divisions, in accordance with local procedures.
• Develop and execute a field-based medical plan for marketed products, ensuring scientific support throughout the product lifecycle and analyzing clinical trends to develop supporting strategies.
• Gather and share competitive intelligence to inform development programs and marketed products.
• Coordinate with other Medical Managers across affiliates to ensure standardization and consistency.
• Identify opportunities to align clinical resources nationally, minimize costs, and increase efficiencies, managing an operating budget.
• Collaborate on stakeholder engagement plans with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge of assigned therapeutic areas, products, and key external data.

Qualifications

Education/Experience required:

• Doctorate or MD preferred in a scientific discipline.
• Relevant experience with solid knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.
• At least five years of experience in drug development and clinical research in a relevant therapeutic area.
• Minimum of three years in neuroscience.
• Proven leadership in medical management, coaching, and team development for at least two years.

Additional skills include building external relationships, strategic planning, compliance, scientific integrity, organizational and analytical skills, and budget management.

Essential skills & abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfort with technology and various tools/systems.
• Travel approximately 20-30% required.
• Valid driver's license and passport required.

Key Leadership competencies:

• Understanding and execution of impactful medical strategies and data-based decisions.
• Sound business judgment and leadership mindset.
• Knowledge of AbbVie's therapeutic areas and products for coaching and scientific interactions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with conflict management abilities.

AbbVie strives to provide a French working environment for employees in Quebec. However, advanced knowledge of English and fluency are essential for this position due to external communication requirements, including interactions with non-Quebec stakeholders and clients.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities to apply. We operate with integrity, drive innovation, and are committed to community service. For more details, visit the provided links.