Medical Director, Canada (Toronto)

Country Medical Director – Canada (Toronto)

Join us and make a difference when it matters most! At Elvium Lifesciences, we are proud of the work we do to improve patients’ lives through science‑led, ethical, and patient‑centric medical engagement. We challenge ourselves continuously to deliver meaningful impact for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.

Role and Responsibilities

• Strategic Medical Leadership – Lead and drive country‑level Medical Affairs strategy aligned with global medical objectives and therapy area strategies.
• Collaboration with Global Medical Excellence – Partner with global medical excellence and other lead countries to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution across markets.
• Product Launch & Lifecycle Support – Provide strategic medical input to support product launches, ongoing lifecycle management, and evidence generation activities.
• Senior Medical Advisor – Act as a senior medical advisor to regional leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Medical Affairs Team Leadership – Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing Country Medical Affairs team with a strong culture of scientific excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
• Medical Operating Models – Define and implement medical operating models, processes, and SOPs aligned with global guidance and local needs.
• Talent Development – Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management within the medical organization.
• External Scientific Engagement & Medical Communications – Establish and maintain trusted scientific partnerships with key external experts, medical societies, and healthcare stakeholders; identify current and future therapeutic area insights, unmet needs, and emerging healthcare practices.
• Medical Communications Leadership – Lead disease‑state awareness and lifecycle management strategies aligned with Global Therapy Area Medical Leads.
• Medical Governance, Compliance & Ethics – Lead the execution of medical compliance strategy in line with governance requirements, global standards, and local regulatory codes; ensure all medical activities are compliant with company policies and applicable legal requirements; drive ethics and compliance training within the organization and support investigations, audits, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Collaborate closely with Commercial, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and other functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant medical support; review and approve local promotional and non‑promotional materials within governance processes; maintain clear separation of medical and commercial activities.

Qualifications

• Education: Medical degree (MD) desirable but not required. Advanced scientific degree strongly preferred (PharmD, PhD, DPharm, or equivalent).
• Certifications or Designations: No mandatory certifications required. Training or credentials related to medical governance, compliance, ethics, or industry codes considered an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant clinical and/or Medical Affairs experience within pharma or biotech; proven leadership experience at local, regional, and/or global Medical Affairs levels; demonstrated success in developing and executing medical strategies and plans; strong experience in key external expert (KOL/KEE) engagement and external scientific leadership; experience working in matrixed, cross‑functional organizations across multiple countries preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable medical strategies and operational plans; proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority; excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; high integrity with a compliance‑first and patient‑centric mindset; ability to operate effectively in complex, multinational healthcare environments.

What we offer in return

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development through our diverse global development programs.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and purpose‑driven working environment.
• The opportunity to shape medical strategy and make a meaningful impact on patient care in Canada.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness, where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect.