Pipeline Medical Manager, Oncology

AbbVie Inc; Markham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Pipeline Medical Manager for Oncology in Markham, Canada. The role involves leading medical activities for emerging oncology products and driving impactful Medical Affairs strategies. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in medical affairs within oncology and possess an advanced scientific degree. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment with significant leadership responsibilities and the chance to influence oncology pipeline development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in medical affairs within oncology.
• Demonstrated success in pipeline strategy and early commercialization.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steer the affiliate pipeline plan.
• Provide leadership and professional development for pipeline MSLs.
• Participate as the medical lead in cross-functional pipeline teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (PharmD, MD, PhD)

Job 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.

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 groundbreaking science on a global scale every day. AbbVie Canada is one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

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, eye care, virology, women’s health, and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

About the Role:

AbbVie Canada is seeking an experienced and strategic Pipeline Medical Manager, Oncology, to join our dynamic Medical Affairs team. This pivotal role will lead medical activities for emerging pipeline products, driving the development and execution of impactful Medical Affairs strategies and tactics at key stages, including early brand planning. As AbbVie grows its oncology pipeline, you will oversee and motivate the Canadian pipeline MSL team, support clinical trials, and shape the early evaluation, planning, and pre-launch strategy for pipeline assets, becoming a critical leader in our product development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and steer the affiliate pipeline plan; contribute to early pipeline assessments, financial long-range planning and modelling, market access, and pre-launch strategies.
• Provide inspirational day-to-day leadership, coaching, and professional development for the Canadian pipeline MSLs; foster high-performance, collaboration, and strong stakeholder alignment with both global and Canadian objectives.
• Participate as the medical lead in cross-functional pipeline teams, offering critical expertise and identifying new opportunities for synergy and innovation.
• Gain field insights, oversee and conduct early market, epidemiological, and business model analyses to inform pipeline and brand planning.
• Work closely with global marketing, medical affairs, and business intelligence to tailor global pipeline initiatives for the Canadian market and implement early assessment frameworks.
• Lead/support design, review, and approval of local clinical studies and Investigator Initiated Study contract agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with external opinion leaders and relevant clinical groups to facilitate collaboration within medical/scientific programs and pipeline activities.
• Thrive and adapt within an international, matrixed environment, including travel for cross-affiliate collaboration.

Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Ensure all activities and initiatives comply with relevant Canadian and global regulations, laws, and AbbVie policies, upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity.
• Support requests for compassionate use or named patient access to AbbVie medications, strictly following regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (PharmD, MD, PhD).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in medical affairs within oncology, including solid tumors, hematology, and biomarkers.
• Demonstrated success in pipeline strategy, early commercialization, and brand planning processes.
• Deep understanding of drug development and clinical research in oncology.
• Proven leadership in medical teams and project management; minimum two 2 years experience coaching individuals or teams.
• Outstanding leadership, teamwork, strategic thinking, and adaptability; ability to influence and work cross-functionally and internationally.
• Exceptional communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with external experts and key stakeholders in the oncology pipeline community.
• Robust organizational and analytical skills, including setting priorities, scheduling, and monitoring project progress and data tracking.
• Willingness to travel, approximately 30% of the time. Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport.

AbbVie strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program AbbVie has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the following requirement, advanced knowledge of English / Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Medical Manager, including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:

• English speaking employees outside the province of Quebec.
• English speaking clients outside the province of Quebec.
• Anglophone region outside the province of Quebec.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.