Medical Advisor

Join a team! We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products, primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, medical aesthetic devices, international pharmaceuticals. Our 7,000 employees share a common goal and values, propelling us to provide essential care to millions of people globally. We seek dedicated individuals who share our sense of urgency, unity, and excellence.

We are looking for a trustworthy and respectful individual who consistently does the right thing. Someone who is imaginative and proactive, with a keen eye for what is possible. A perceptive and adaptive person who is action oriented. We need a disciplined, focused, and accountable team member. If you embody these values, come join our company and help us shape the future.

We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

Position Summary:

• Be the internal and external scientific resource, supporting Key Opinion Leader’s (KOL) & other Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in understanding complex scientific/clinical concepts and product related data. This will lead to higher levels of awareness and understanding of the science behind new Bausch Health products or new indications for existing products.
• Be a leading partner to internal cross-functional stakeholders in the Cardio-Metabolic therapeutic area ensuring both the Medical and the Company strategies and tactics are relevant, appropriate, efficient and compliant
• Develop strong relationships with Canadian KOLs, HCPs, researchers and professional organizations in their therapeutic field.
• Conduct National KOL mapping and gain medical insights on current market, clinical practice, patient flow, etc.
• Evaluate research proposals from institutions or individuals, based on mutual scientific needs. Support the development and evaluation of preliminary protocols of Investigator Initiated Studies. Supervise the execution of Investigator Initiated Trials.
• Provide scientific/strategic support to ongoing post-marketing studies (phase IV, registries, etc.)
• Support product/disease training for Bausch Health products to internal stakeholders
• Conduct scientific presentations for Bausch Health products or disease related educational presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Teams to provide support for National initiatives: educational programs, round tables, regional consult meetings, train-the-trainer, speaker tours, symposia/conferences etc.
• Plan national KOLs meetings and consultations, ensure compliance of events, obtain required internal approvals and complete necessary documentation
• Develop & execute a country medical plan as well as a national KOL engagement plan aligned with the Medical strategy with clear timelines (adapt throughout the year as needed)
• Elaborate innovative Medical Strategic and Tactical plans and ensure implementation with MSLs
• Manage the TA budget, including full Cardi-Metabolic plan and review MSL tactical plans
• Provide proactive scientific/medical/tactical input and support into medical and marketing strategies/product positioning/brand plans  
• Provide medical support to the RWE Senior Manager in the development/review of clinical research programs such as investigator-initiated studies, post-Marketing studies, etc.
• Lead the development and execution of a National/International publication plan for BHC Canadian post-marketing studies.
• May provide medical/clinical expertise to the business development group by reviewing the clinical evidence of different products for potential acquisitions/licensing
• Represent the company via presentations to groups of experts, societies, regulatory/reimbursement bodies and at national/international meetings
• Spend time with Canadian KOLs in the field with the MSLs
• Be part of the Medical Leadership Team (MLT)
• Support the Director in organizing, planning and elaborating the agenda for the annual Medical Affairs Meeting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Laval Head Office based
• Education: MD, PhD, PharmD
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in Medical Affairs. Experience in Weight Management (Obesity) and Cardiology are important assets.
• Competencies:
  • Bilingual
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Strong scientific background and strategic thinking
  • Good networking skills and business acumen
  • Resourceful and flexible in accepting change in priorities
  • Excellent team player with experience in cross-functional teams
  • Excellent understanding of Compliance
  • Outstanding communication and collaboration skills

The masculine is used in this publication without prejudice for the sake of conciseness.
Bausch Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.