VP, Medical Affairs

The role

The VP, Medical Affairs will build and provide overall leadership for the Medical Affairs function. This role involves executing Medical Affairs priorities, supervising field Medical Science Liaisons, overseeing publications, and developing patient advocacy relationships.

What you will do

• Developing and implementing key Medical Affairs strategies to support prelaunch and postlaunch needs
• Building and scaling the Medical Affairs team including field-based Medical Science Liaisons
• Developing and implementing medical communication and disease state awareness strategies
• Partnering with global key opinion leaders and overseeing investigator initiated studies
• Developing medical educational materials
• Providing direction and input into reimbursement and market-access strategies
• Tracking competitive landscape and messaging for key pipeline programs
• Overseeing the publication strategy for congresses and peer-reviewed journals
• Developing and managing departmental budgets

Required qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD)
• 15+ years of professional experience within Biotech/Pharma focused on Medical Affairs or related functions
• 5+ years of people leadership experience including building high-performing teams
• Experience in both prelaunch (phase 3) and post launch activities
• Deep understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, and laws governing scientific and medical exchange
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel (25-40% at times)

Nice to have

• MD preferred
• experience spanning both large and small pharma/biotechnology organizations
• experience in a women’s health indication

Benefits

• equity
• annual bonus dependent on individual and company performance
• 6% (non-match) 401K contribution
• CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance
• annual vacation
• professional development opportunities
• comprehensive health benefits

Before you apply

• Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23401 in your cover letter
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

About the company

AbCellera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology, women’s health, immunology, and oncology.