Director, Medical Affairs, Canada

The position

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Director, Medical Affairs, Canada to lead our Canadian medical affairs organization and partner with senior leaders to advance scientific, clinical, and business priorities. This position is located in Toronto, Ontario.

In this role, you will drive the development and execution of the Canadian medical strategy in alignment with global priorities, while ensuring compliance with national and provincial regulations and the highest standards of scientific integrity. You will lead and develop a high-performing Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, foster meaningful engagement with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders, and serve as a trusted scientific advisor across the organization.

What you’ll do

• Develop and execute the Canadian medical strategy and scientific communication plan in close collaboration with the Global Medical Affairs team to ensure consistency, scientific accuracy, and strategic alignment.

• Guide MSL deployment, territory planning, stakeholder mapping, and insights‑gathering processes.

• Review and approve medical content, including slide decks, responses, clinical materials, and external presentations.

• Support study design, feasibility assessments, and oversight of company‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated studies when applicable.

• Provide medical review and strategic input for cross‑functional projects, governance committees, and external meetings.

• Represent the organization at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and regulatory interactions as required.

• Monitor and uphold compliance with applicable Canadian regulations, industry codes, and internal SOPs.

• Support budget planning and resource management for the medical department.

What you bring

• Qualified to MD, PhD or PharmD level preferred

• Minimum of 7 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry

• Minimum of 5 years Medical Affairs experience

• Experience in immunology preferred, ideally with experience in respiratory and/or food allergies

• Leadership experience managing field medical teams (MSLs) and guiding cross‑functional groups.

• Strong understanding of medical affairs functions, including strategy development, evidence generation, and scientific communication.

• Familiarity with coordinating national strategies with Global Medical Affairs.

• Deep understanding of clinical research, scientific data interpretation, and evidence‑based medicine.

• Solid knowledge of Canadian health‑care systems, regulatory pathways, and industry compliance frameworks.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with both Canadian and global stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with strong organizational abilities and high ethical standards.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and local language(s)