Senior Medical Manager

at  Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc

Are you ready to take on a pioneering role within Ipsen? This is your chance to build and shape a new position for the organization, driving high-profile projects that offer high visibility and impact.
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of plan execution, new product launches and innovations, working across all therapeutic areas. Imagine the thrill of elevating your project management skills by creating consistency throughout these diverse fields. You’ll ensure that metrics are standardized, and you’ll master the art of budget and vendor management.
This is more than just a job—it’s an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in the healthcare industry. Join us at Ipsen and be a part of something truly transformative!

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Head of Medical and Regulatory Affairs, the Senior Medical Manager provides high-quality project management and business support to the designated therapeutic areas, with the goal of optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Medical Affairs team’s execution. The Senior Medical Manager is the execution driver for critical Medical Affairs projects in the Oncology, Rare Disease, and Neuroscience therapeutic areas and is the main contact for the team regarding tracking, strategic reporting processes, dashboards, KPIs, and vendor management.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in life science preferred
• Certification of Continuous Medical Education and/or Continuous Professional Development is an asset
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Demonstrated 5 years’ experience in project management in clinical trial or medical operations
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Commercial or Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry
• Vendor management experience preferred
• Experience in developing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently
• Knowledge of Innovative Medicines Canada guidelines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, with exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, including with cross-functional teams
• Strong project management and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel up to 15% to attend medical congresses and other company meetings

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Drives the Medical Excellence strategy and leads project management of high-value tactics ensuring alignment across the team locally and globally (e.g., objectives/KPIs, medical and field plans, advisory boards, congress activities, medical reporting) within the Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience Therapeutic-Areas (TAs).
• Leads vendor management and drives review, negotiation, and execution of contracts in alignment with TA leads. Coordinates with external vendors to align on project status, budget, meeting coordination, and actions follow-up, including monitoring project budgets and scope.
• Creates and maintains a robust Medical Affairs projects status tracking system, and monitors progress across the Medical Affairs team.
• Serves as a central point of contact for the Medical Affairs team with the clinical function within global medical affairs, business partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensures proper tracking of investigator-initiated trials and company-initiated trials as per Ipsen’s internal process.
• Supports the content organization and review process for internal presentations and materials, including managing meeting set-up, minute taking, and distribution.
• Supports the Grants and Donations process in coordination with the Grants and Donations Committee.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, and policies that govern the conduct of Ipsen Canada employees.