Medical Affairs Director u2013 Hematology (Toronto)

Medical Affairs Director – Hematology

Position located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Job Description

Provides scientific leadership for the Hematology Therapeutic Area strategy, covering multiple myeloma, lymphoid, and myeloid malignancies. Accountable for evidence generation and collaboration with global partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Hematology medical strategy aligned with JJIM stakeholders and external hematology experts.
• Co‑lead the cross‑functional Patient Value Team and contribute to Hematology business planning and budgeting.
• Lead launch readiness and pre‑launch medical activities for pipeline hematology assets.
• Represent Canada on global medical affairs teams, ensuring Canadian needs are reflected in global strategies.
• Identify evidence gaps across hematologic malignancies and develop data generation plans.
• Oversee company‑sponsored Phase4 and local clinical research and champion investigator‑initiated studies.
• Lead publication strategy development and execution for Hematology.
• Manage, coach, and develop the Medical Communications Manager and National Medical Education Manager.
• Provide strategic leadership and indirect coaching to the field medical team.
• Maintain up‑to‑date scientific expertise through engagement with key scientific forums.

Requirements

• MD or PhD preferred; PharmD or MSc considered with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in medical or scientific roles within pharma or biotech.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Deep experience in hematological malignancies required.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, IMC Code, compliance, and Canadian regulatory requirements.
• Proven strategic thinking, execution excellence, and communication skills.

Additional Information

Travel estimated at approximately 20%.

Hybrid work model based at the Toronto office.