Associate Director, Field Medical – Hematology

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

📋 Description

• Develop and manage the hematology field medical strategy.

• Transform therapeutic-area priorities and scientific requirements into actionable objectives while ensuring effective implementation.

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

• Recruit, onboard, oversee performance, and support the career progression of MSLs.

• Facilitate training in hematology disease domains, treatment landscapes, and emerging clinical data.

• Ensure collaborative and compliant alignment of MSL activities with roles that engage with the field but are not medical.

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

• Manage the assigned field medical budget.

• Enhance MSL skills and competencies through career planning and internal development programs.

• Foster a positive working environment in accordance with Credo values.

• Lead the evolution of the MSL role, associated standards, best practices, and policies.

• Assess external MSL market trends and provide strategic guidance.

• Represent Canada in regional and global efforts aimed at optimizing MSL effectiveness.

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

• Aggregate and convey field insights, unmet scientific and medical education requirements, and recommendations.

• Communicate updates on MSL team achievements to internal partners and management.

• Spearhead broader organizational and cross-functional strategic initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A PhD and/or MD is highly preferred.

• At least 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, predominantly in medical affairs.

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

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

• Familiarity with SOP-guided work environments.

• Strategic mindset with a proven track record of flawless execution.

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

• Capacity to contextualize data and communicate it succinctly.

• Critical thinking, robust project management abilities, and influence on decision-making processes.

• Strong prioritization skills and a big-picture perspective.

• Scientific insight and the ability to interpret clinical evidence in hematology.

• Initiative, multitasking capabilities, and follow-through in a field-based position.

• Experience in developing and/or implementing medical strategies and field medical plans.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical, scientific, or medical information to diverse audiences.

• Comprehensive knowledge of local regulatory requirements.

• Strong leadership qualities and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in hematology, particularly with multiple myeloma and/or other hematologic malignancies, is a plus.

• Preferred field-based people management experience; at least 2 years of people management experience is preferred unless exceptional alternative experience is present.

• Bilingualism in French and English is advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software; familiarity with iConnect/Veeva or similar CRM tools is beneficial.

• Commitment to learning and applying emerging technologies, such as AI.

🏝️ Benefits

• Inclusive work environment.

• Accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

• Professional development opportunities through mentoring, coaching, training, and career advancement.

• Opportunities for internal career growth.

• AI literacy and training opportunities related to emerging technologies.