About the role

Director of Innovation at Pendopharm leading research and evaluation to identify product opportunities. Focus on repositioning proven molecules and engaging with opinion leaders throughout Canada and internationally.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of relationships within Canadian medical and academic communities, including key opinion leaders, research institutes, and academic and scientific institutions
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and other external stakeholders in selected therapeutic areas
Serve as the point of contact with external investigators for any requests related to investigator-initiated studies
Lead the ideation process to identify, prioritize, evaluate, and recommend product opportunities that can be developed internally (success will be measured by the number of projects approved)
Present internal development projects and secure funding approval from the leadership team and other stakeholders
Influence the product development team to ensure effective project execution, prudent resource allocation, and adherence to timelines
Oversee the entire product development cycle, from ideation through regulatory submission, including design, testing, evaluation, and clinical development
Drive innovation by fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with multidisciplinary internal teams and external partners to ensure the success of innovation programs

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (M.D., Ph.D., Pharm.D., etc.)
More than 15 years of experience in the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical sector
Broad expertise across multiple therapeutic areas with a proven track record in conducting complex evaluations, from scouting to governance decision-making
Established network with investigators, researchers, and innovation ecosystems across Canada
Strong business acumen: proficiency in valuation concepts; optionality/value-based approaches; scenario and risk modeling; ability to clearly articulate value drivers and transaction-related concepts
Ability to travel (at least 30% of the time); travel will be primarily within the country
Bilingual FR/EN: the role holder must collaborate with regulatory authorities and suppliers and/or clients located outside the province of Quebec