VP, Medical Affairs
Required skills
- PharmD
- MD
- prelaunch
- postlaunch
- phase 3
- women's health
- government and industry guidelines
- regulations
- compliant communication
- clinical and scientific investigators
Nice to have
- large pharma
- small pharma
- biotechnology organizations
- women's health indication
Role summary
We are seeking a VP, Medical Affairs to lead and build the Medical Affairs function within a clinical-stage biotechnology company. This role involves developing and implementing Medical Affairs strategies for pre- and post-launch phases, scaling the team including field Medical Science Liaisons, overseeing publications, and fostering patient advocacy relationships. The VP will partner closely with regulatory, clinical development, and commercial teams, and will be responsible for medical communication, disease state awareness, and investigator-initiated studies. An advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD) and 15+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within Biotech/Pharma, including 5+ years of people leadership, are required. Experience in women's health is preferred. The role demands deep understanding of regulatory compliance and proven ability in talent development and team building.
Each of us cares about someone who will need medicines. That’s why our vision is to repeatedly beat the odds to deliver breakthrough medicines to patients that need them. We pursue truth and scientific rigour and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown.
We are looking for a VP, Medical Affairs to join our team to build and provide overall leadership for the Medical Affairs function, including executing on Medical Affairs priorities and investigator initiated activities, supervising field Medical Science Liaisons, overseeing clinical and scientific publications, and developing patient advocacy relationships. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will also partner closely with the regulatory, clinical operations, and clinical development team members, as well as future commercial colleagues. This is a rare opportunity to shape the Medical Affairs strategy from the ground up as we advance our pipeline toward the clinic.
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What we offer
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer equity, an annual bonus dependent on individual and company performance, and a 6% (non-match) 401K contribution.
You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits. And you’ll find a strong sense of community and connections across AbCellera through our work.
About AbCellera
Creating medicines is the most important work we can do.
We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology, women’s health, immunology, and oncology. We have built a platform for advancing antibody drug programs from target to clinic, and we are using it to build our internal pipeline. Today, our pipeline includes two drug candidates in clinical development, two preclinical development candidates (DCs) in Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling activities, and more than 20 active discovery programs across multiple modalities and indications.
We believe that when tenacious people share a vision and work together, they can truly have a positive impact. That’s why we hire for character and intelligence, not just for CVs or experience.
We look for people with drive and energy. People we trust. People who need to know their days are being well spent. That their work really matters. In the end, our success will be measured by the impact of our medicines.
To apply
Please submit your application through our website and refer to Job ID 23401 in your cover letter. We receive a large volume of applications and are only able to contact those who are selected for an interview. All communication from our Talent Discovery team will come from an @abcellera.com email address.
