Associate Director, Field Medical – Hematology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Design and manage the hematology field medical strategy.

• Convert therapeutic-area priorities and scientific requirements into actionable objectives and ensure their implementation.

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate field-based MSL teams.

• Recruit and onboard MSLs while overseeing their performance and career advancement.

• Provide training on hematology disease domains, treatment landscapes, and the latest clinical evidence.

• Ensure MSL activities are compliant with non-medical field-facing roles and organizational directives.

• Adhere to local regulatory standards and global policies and guidelines.

• Manage the designated field medical budget.

• Develop MSL skills, competencies, career pathways, and internal advancement opportunities.

• Foster a positive working environment that aligns with Credo values.

• Propel the evolution of the MSL role by implementing standards, best practices, policies, and processes.

• Assess external MSL market trends to promote continuous innovation.

• Represent Canada in regional and global initiatives to enhance MSL effectiveness.

• Collaborate with head-office partners on hematology medical strategy and planning.

• Aggregate and communicate field insights, unmet scientific needs, and proposals.

• Share MSL team accomplishments with internal stakeholders and management.

• Lead broader organizational and cross-functional strategic projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a university degree in a science or health-related discipline; significant therapeutic-area experience may be acceptable.

• At least 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, primarily in medical affairs.

• Proven ability to build and nurture effective teams and individuals.

• Strong understanding of GCP, IMC code, and Healthcare Compliance policies and procedures.

• Familiarity with SOP-compliant environments.

• Strategic mindset with a proven history of flawless execution.

• Excellent communication skills with both KOLs and non-experts.

• Capability to contextualize data and convey it succinctly.

• Strong critical thinking and project management abilities.

• Proficiency in influencing decision-making among relevant partners.

• Skills in prioritization and maintaining a big-picture perspective.

• Scientific understanding and the ability to interpret hematology clinical evidence.

• Initiative-taking, multitasking, and follow-through capabilities in a field environment.

• Experience in crafting and/or executing medical strategies and field medical plans.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Knowledge of local regulatory standards.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• PhD and/or MD is highly preferred.

• Experience in hematology, including multiple myeloma and/or other hematologic malignancies, is advantageous.

• Preferred experience in field-based people management; a minimum of 2 years in people management is preferred unless exceptional alternative experience is provided.

• Bilingualism in French and English is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools.

• Familiarity with iConnect/Veeva or other CRM systems is beneficial.

• Commitment to learning and utilizing emerging technologies such as AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive work environment.

• Support throughout the recruitment process.

• Opportunities for career development and internal growth.

• Mentoring and coaching programs.

• Learning opportunities in AI literacy and emerging technologies.