Director, Educational Development

We are partnering with a well-established, international provider of accredited medical education to appoint a Director, Educational Development for their Canadian business.

This is a growth hire, my client already has a presence in Canada and a strong base of clients and capability. The successful candidate will join that business and help take it further. Working closely with senior group leadership, you will drive new business and grow client relationships across the pharmaceutical sector in Canada.

About the Organization

My client is an independent medical education provider with a global footprint. It develops accredited, evidence-based education with leading clinical experts and delivers it through digital, audio, video and live/virtual formats. Its work focuses on reaching the clinicians who most need the education and on measuring the impact it has on clinical practice and patient care.

The Opportunity

• Join an established Canadian business with a proven service portfolio and the backing of an international content and outcomes team
• Work directly with senior leadership and influence commercial strategy as the business grows
• Build a diversified portfolio of accounts across multiple therapy areas
• Pursue challenging but achievable revenue targets with the support of a collaborative team

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business and grow existing relationships with pharmaceutical clients operating in Canada
• Develop and present compelling proposals that create new opportunities and long-term, profitable partnerships
• Work with colleagues across the business unit and the wider group to cover key therapy areas effectively
• Monitor the market for emerging opportunities, funding priorities and industry developments
• Maintain accurate pipeline, forecasting and account records in line with company processes

Candidate Profile

• At least three years of proven success hitting sales targets in medical education or a closely related field (for example CME/CHE, medical education agencies, HCP communications or medical publishing)
• Knowledge of accredited continuing health education in Canada, including accreditation standards and requirements, or the ability to get up to speed quickly
• Ideally, an existing network within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in medical affairs, grants or brand functions
• An entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach, together with the ability to work well as part of a wider team
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to engage credibly with senior client stakeholders
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

Compensation: Base salary of $120,000 to $130,000 CAD per year, plus performance-based commission/bonus and benefits

Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Use of AI: Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants for this role.

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