Job Description

Relevant de la directrice ex\xc3\xa9cutive, Affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales Canada, le(la) directeur(rice), Affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales \xe2\x80\x93 M\xc3\xa9decine sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9e (\xc2\xab le directeur \xc2\xbb) est principalement responsable d\'\xc3\xa9tablir l\'orientation strat\xc3\xa9gique globale de l\'\xc3\xa9quipe M\xc3\xa9decine sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9e. \xc3\x80 la t\xc3\xaate d\'un groupe de conseillers m\xc3\xa9dicaux et des agents de liaisons m\xc3\xa9dicales et scientifiques et travaillant de concert avec ses homologues commerciaux, le directeur fournira une contribution strat\xc3\xa9gique experte \xc3\xa0 l\'appui des objectifs des multiples domaines th\xc3\xa9rapeutiques, tels que les maladies cardio-m\xc3\xa9taboliques, respiratoires, immunologiques et neurosciences.

Le directeur assume la responsabilit\xc3\xa9 globale du d\xc3\xa9veloppement strat\xc3\xa9gique, de l\'ex\xc3\xa9cution et de la r\xc3\xa9alisation des objectifs tactiques des plans d\'Affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales pour les domaines th\xc3\xa9rapeutiques des m\xc3\xa9dicaments sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9s au Canada, conform\xc3\xa9ment aux objectifs strat\xc3\xa9giques globaux. Cela comprendra des livrables tactiques tels que des \xc3\xa9tudes post-autorisation, des plans de publication et d\'autres activit\xc3\xa9s de transfert de connaissances.

Le directeur doit avoir une approche centr\xc3\xa9e sur le client/patient, d\xc3\xa9velopper des relations professionnelles avec des leaders scientifiques dans diverses sp\xc3\xa9cialit\xc3\xa9s et soutenir les efforts dans des domaines strat\xc3\xa9giques cl\xc3\xa9s. Ces interactions peuvent \xc3\xa9galement s\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9tendre aux organismes de r\xc3\xa9glementation, aux soci\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9s m\xc3\xa9dicales, aux groupes de payeurs et aux associations de patients.

En interne, le directeur participera activement \xc3\xa0 des \xc3\xa9quipes strat\xc3\xa9giques cl\xc3\xa9s pour fournir des conseils m\xc3\xa9dicaux/scientifiques d\'experts et une perspective technique aux fonctions de d\xc3\xa9veloppement commercial et de gestion de portefeuille dans l\'identification de partenariats potentiels et d\'opportunit\xc3\xa9s internes. Le titulaire partagera son expertise m\xc3\xa9dicale/scientifique avec ses homologues dans d\'autres domaines fonctionnels tels que l\'acc\xc3\xa8s/les politiques au march\xc3\xa9, l\'assurance qualit\xc3\xa9, les affaires r\xc3\xa9glementaires, la Recherche & D\xc3\xa9veloppement, les services juridiques et le marketing au Canada, ainsi qu\'avec l\'ensemble de l\'organisation mondiale.

Les principales responsabilit\xc3\xa9s comprennent :

Leadership scientifique : responsabilit\xc3\xa9 globale de l\'\xc3\xa9laboration, de la priorisation et de la mise en \xc5\x93uvre du Plan national des affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales pour les m\xc3\xa9dicaments sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9s qui comble les lacunes identifi\xc3\xa9es.

Interactions avec les affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales r\xc3\xa9gionales et mondiales pour plaider et influencer le soutien aux initiatives canadiennes au niveau r\xc3\xa9gional/mondial.

Interactions avec l\'Organisation mondiale des essais cliniques et l\'organisation des laboratoires de recherche de notre entreprise pour soutenir le portefeuille national d\'\xc3\xa9tudes et continuer \xc3\xa0 attirer des \xc3\xa9tudes de d\xc3\xa9veloppement clinique au Canada et des essais cliniques -Phase II-IV, locaux G\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9ration de donn\xc3\xa9es ou \xc3\xa9valuations cliniques et \xc3\xa9tudes initi\xc3\xa9es par les chercheurs.

Collaborer avec l\'unit\xc3\xa9 commerciale des m\xc3\xa9dicaments sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9s, l\'acc\xc3\xa8s aux patients/groupe politique pour assurer la gestion r\xc3\xa9ussie des produits existants et le lancement de nouveaux m\xc3\xa9dicaments/produits.

Vous \xc3\xaates le candidat (e) id\xc3\xa9al (e) si vous avez :

Un dipl\xc3\xb4me de doctorat en m\xc3\xa9decine, Ph.D. ou Pharmacie (dipl\xc3\xb4me en m\xc3\xa9decine de pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9rence)

Exp\xc3\xa9rience vari\xc3\xa9e dans les maladies cardio-m\xc3\xa9taboliques, l\'immunologie, les neurosciences ou les maladies respiratoires et doit avoir deux ans d\'exp\xc3\xa9rience en gestion des personnes.

Une solide connaissance du d\xc3\xa9veloppement clinique et/ou des affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales (dans des domaines sp\xc3\xa9cialis\xc3\xa9s) est requise.

Leader m\xc3\xa9dical et pharmaceutique exp\xc3\xa9riment\xc3\xa9, avec une connaissance de l\'industrie pharmaceutique et du processus de d\xc3\xa9veloppement de m\xc3\xa9dicaments.

Excellentes comp\xc3\xa9tences en communication \xc3\xa9crite et verbale.

Comp\xc3\xa9tences avanc\xc3\xa9es en mati\xc3\xa8re de n\xc3\xa9gociation, de pr\xc3\xa9sentation et de facilitation.

Solides comp\xc3\xa9tences en gestion des personnes et en leadership d\'\xc3\xa9quipe, ainsi que comp\xc3\xa9tences en \xc3\xa9coute et en coaching.

Forte \xc3\xa9thique et int\xc3\xa9grit\xc3\xa9. Solide connaissance des principes des Bonnes pratiques cliniques et du Code d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9thique Innovative Medicines Canada.

Capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 travailler au sein d\'\xc3\xa9quipes performantes et dans une organisation matricielle. Excellent joueur d\'\xc3\xa9quipe; doit exceller dans le travail d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quipe au sein de groupes interfonctionnels.

Peut \xc3\xa9tablir rapidement des relations cr\xc3\xa9dibles et influencer un large \xc3\xa9ventail de parties prenantes (en interne et en externe).

Langue : Bilingue (fran\xc3\xa7ais et anglais)

Conform\xc3\xa9ment \xc3\xa0 la Strat\xc3\xa9gie de milieu de travail hybride de notre entreprise, ce poste sera ex\xc3\xa9cut\xc3\xa9 au moyen d\xe2\x80\x99une combinaison de travail \xc3\xa0 distance et de travail en personne (si\xc3\xa8ge social de Kirkland) en fonction de la nature du travail \xc3\xa0 effectuer.

Nous sommes fiers d\'\xc3\xaatre une entreprise qui embrasse la valeur de rassembler des personnes diversifi\xc3\xa9es, talentueuses et engag\xc3\xa9es. La fa\xc3\xa7on la plus rapide d\xe2\x80\x99innover est de rassembler des gens de diverses opinions dans un environnement inclusif. Nous encourageons nos coll\xc3\xa8gues \xc3\xa0 remettre en question avec respect les probl\xc3\xa8mes de r\xc3\xa9flexion et d\xe2\x80\x99approche de l\xe2\x80\x99un et de l\xe2\x80\x99autre. Nous sommes un employeur souscrivant au principe de l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9galit\xc3\xa9 d\xe2\x80\x99acc\xc3\xa8s \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99emploi et nous sommes d\xc3\xa9termin\xc3\xa9s \xc3\xa0 favoriser un milieu de travail inclusif et diversifi\xc3\xa9.

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Reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs Canada, the Director, Medical Affairs \xe2\x80\x93 Specialty Medicines (\xe2\x80\x9cthe Director\xe2\x80\x9d) is primarily accountable for setting the overall strategic direction to the Specialty Medicines Team. Leading a group of Medical Advisors and Medical and Scientific Liaisons and working in concert with their commercial counterparts, the Director will provide expert strategic input in support of the objectives of the multiple therapeutic areas, such as Cardio Metabolic diseases, Respiratory, Immunology & Neuroscience.

The Director holds the overall accountability for the strategic development, execution and delivery of tactical objectives of Medical Affairs Plans for the Specialty Medicines Therapeutic Areas in Canada, in alignment with the overall strategic objectives. This will include tactical deliverables such as post-licensure studies, publication plans, and other knowledge transfer activities.

The Director should have a customer/patient focused approach, developing professional relationships with scientific leaders in various specialties and supporting efforts in key strategic areas. These interactions may also extend to regulatory bodies, medical societies, payer groups and patient association.

Internally, the Director will have an active participation in key strategic teams to provide expert medical/scientific advice and technical perspective to the Business Development and Portfolio Management functions in the identification of potential partnering and internal opportunities. The incumbent will share medical/scientific expertise with their counterparts in other functional areas such as Market Access/Policy, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Legal and Marketing in Canada, and as well throughout the global organization.

Core Responsibilities include:

Scientific leadership: Overall responsibility for the development, prioritization and delivery of the Specialty Medicines Country Medical Affairs Plan that addresses identified gaps.

Interactions with Regional and Global Medical Affairs to advocate & influence for support of Canadian initiatives at the regional/global level.

Interactions with Global Clinical Trials Organization and our Company\xe2\x80\x99s Research Laboratories Organization in support of country portfolio of studies and to continue to attract clinical development studies to Canada and Phase II-IV trials, Local Data Generation or Clinical Evaluations and Investigator-Initiated Studies.

Partner with the Specialty Medicines Business Unit, Patient Access/Policy Group to ensure the successful management of existing products and launches of new medicines/products.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

M.D, Ph.D. or PharmD education (preferred MD degree)

Varied experience in either Cardio Metabolic Diseases, Immunology, Neurosciences, or Respiratory plus must have two years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in people management.

Strong knowledge of Clinical Development and/or Medical Affairs (in specialty areas) is required.

Experienced Medical Pharmaceutical Leader, with knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and the drug development process.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Advanced negotiation, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Strong people management and team leadership skills, as well as listening and coaching skills.

Strong ethics and integrity. Solid knowledge of Good Clinical Practices principles and of the Innovative Medicine Canada Code.

Ability to work in high performance teams, and in a matrix organization. Excellent team player; excel at teamwork in cross-functional groups.

Can rapidly build credible relationships and influence a broad range of stakeholders (Internally & externally).

Language: Bilingual (French and English)

In line with our Company\xe2\x80\x99s Hybrid Workplace Strategy, this position will be performed through a combination of remote work and in-person (Kirkland Head Office) based on the nature of work to be done.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 10%

Flexible Work Arrangements: On-Site

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: Yes

Hazardous Material(s): na

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