Principal, Medical Affairs

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About the role

  • Principal driving commercial growth and client impact within Medical Affairs at Acumetis. Leading Medical Affairs strategies, business development, and client engagement for biopharma organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of innovative Medical Affairs strategies across therapeutic areas, including launch readiness, evidence generation, and field medical excellence.
  • Drive revenue growth through proactive identification of client needs, shaping opportunities, and leading proposal development, pitches, and contract negotiations.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial leaders, fostering long-term partnerships and positioning Acumetis as a strategic thought partner.
  • Oversee the design and delivery of high-impact Medical Affairs programs, including medical strategy, KOL engagement, advisory boards, medical communications, and HEOR/RWE initiatives.
  • Leverage deep industry knowledge to provide actionable insights on Medical Affairs trends, including digital engagement, evidence strategy, and evolving regulatory expectations.
  • Partner with internal service lines (e.g., Insights & Analytics, Patient Services, Commercial Strategy) to deliver integrated solutions aligned to client needs.
  • Mentor and develop consulting teams, fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring quality delivery and professional growth.
  • Contribute to Acumetis’ market presence through publications, conference presentations, and client-facing insights that demonstrate leadership in Medical Affairs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MBA, MPH, or similar) strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in life sciences consulting, pharmaceutical/biotech Medical Affairs, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated expertise across Medical Affairs functions (e.g., field medical, evidence generation, medical strategy, KOL engagement).
  • Proven track record in business development, including leading sales pursuits, developing proposals, and closing deals.
  • Experience managing complex client engagements and delivering measurable strategic impact.
  • Strong leadership, project management, and team development capabilities.
  • Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of compliance, regulatory, and scientific standards within Medical Affairs.

Benefits

  • Total Rewards: Toronto, Canada: Approximately $250,000–$300,000 CAD. In line with Ontario legislation
  • Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days per week in the office.
  • Commitment to innovation and excellence in Medical Affairs.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$250,000 - CA$300,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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