Assurance Medical Services jobs in Greater Toronto Area, ON

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

Job Description

Joining Allergan Aesthetics (AA), an AbbVie company means you will be part of a team of outstanding professionals dedicated to making a remarkable impact on patients’ lives. AA exists to empower confidence for consumers and customers, creating products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine. We believe in the power of shaping your own life, your own business, your own look – and we continue to evolve our business around the needs of those we serve. United by our shared belief in what we do and a commitment to doing what is right, we bring our best every day to empower confidence.

When choosing your career path, choose to be remarkable.

Job Description

The Medical Affairs for Allergan Aesthetics (an AbbVie company), as a member of the Canadian Medical Affairs team, plays a pivotal role in leading medical and scientific engagement. This includes driving the successful positioning of our portfolio against competitors and ensuring that clinical and promotional activities adhere to the highest standards of compliance and scientific integrity. Responsibilities involve leveraging clinical expertise to facilitate impactful physician interactions, reviewing promotional materials for accuracy and compliance, and delivering scientific training to commercial teams. The role demands initiative, independence, and a growth mindset, enabling ownership and innovation from project concept to execution. Collaboration is required with cross-functional partners—both local and international—including regulatory, quality assurance, pharmacovigilance, and healthcare compliance to ensure business continuity and optimal patient outcomes. The candidate must maintain professional relationships with KOLs and academic centers, support investigator-led studies, and contribute to medical strategy development within brand teams to maximize patient benefit and business success. Further responsibilities include supporting educational programs, guiding scientific training, and ensuring alignment with Canadian, regional, and global priorities. The position requires the highest compliance and ethical standards as well as cross-team collaboration to advance Allergan Aesthetics’ market leadership in Canada.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND WEIGHTS:

Medical Affairs Partner, Promotional Review, Scientific Communication, and Trainings (40%)

• Manage Pharma COMM Promo Mats for all brands; support VEEVA Vault submissions and approvals as the Medical Affairs Aesthetics department Super User.
• Collaborate with brand teams to standardize product claims and references.
• Identify and propose new claims aligning with evolving brand strategies.
• Update the Medical team on changes in brand plans and strategic directions.
• Support development and review of promotional materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance of medical/scientific content.
• Ensure materials meet AbbVie’s internal policies, national regulations, industry guidelines, and best practices.
• Provide comprehensive clinical and scientific information on Allergan products to internal staff and, as needed, external customers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AA products and relevant portfolio therapeutic areas.
• Deliver clinical and scientific-based training to local commercial teams.

Medical Affairs Scientific Advisor, Education and Strategic Alignment (30%)

• Coordinate and deliver centrally approved scientific/clinical content for educational workshops targeting local HCPs.
• Assist Country Medical Head with regular DPOs and Scientific GAP assessments to support field efforts, strategies, and medical programs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners and Field Medical Advisors (FMA) to tailor educational programs to regional HCP needs.
• Support FMA and trainer development program implementation and logistics, ensuring educational materials meet standards.
• Work with the Medical Head - Canada to establish priorities, strategies, and activities for Medical Affairs, aligning with regional/international Medical Affairs teams.
• Develop and execute Medical Affairs plans supporting physicians/medical professionals, ensuring Allergan’s business unit success and organizational alignment.

KOL & Study Support (15%)

• Sustain relationships with national KOLs/academic centres and convey medical value messages on products/therapeutic areas of interest.
• Identify key topics among healthcare professionals and collaborate with clinical groups to define scientific/medical programs, including Advisory Boards when applicable.
• Screen investigator-led study proposals and manage requests in line with Allergan SOPs.
• Stay informed on national legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements for clinical research.
• Support national investigators in Allergan-sponsored studies as needed.

Business Unit and Cross-functional Support (15%)

• Be an integral part of the Facial Porfolio TeamC
• ollaborate with brand managers, AMI, regulatory, and other teams on cross-functional activities and reporting.
• Propose medical strategy within the Brand Team, providing expert input according to local resources, regulations, and developing brand-aligned medical activities.
• Execute the Brand medical strategy as defined in the Brand Plan in conjunction with relevant functions.
• Provide support to the local Brand Team and country manager, offering clinical insight, technical expertise, and scientific knowledge for optimal patient outcomes.
• Offer scientific support/assistance to country management as required for business needs.
• Assist in internal/external training events.
• Advise speakers for congresses, symposia, and other knowledge-sharing events.
• Support the creation and delivery of scientific training and materials.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree plus relevant scientific experience (PharmD, PhD, or MD).
• Medical affairs experience (in aesthetics, Toxin or Dermatology is a strong asset).
• Relevant business experience with strong knowledge of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry; relevant aesthetics background is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in presentation/interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications.
• Knowledge of scientific methods applied to clinical research and current legislative/regulatory controls.
• Keen interest in developing and maintaining expertise in assigned therapeutic area/product and medical research.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Comfortable with technology, able to use a variety of systems/tools for daily tasks.
• Able to travel about 20% of the time.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Understand the unmet needs of internal stakeholders, make impactful decisions, and execute the integration of overall cross-functional plans.
• Sound understanding and execution of meaningful strategies and data-driven business decisions to exceed IFT goals.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and inclusion of in-field team member views to meet business objectives.

Why Allergan Aesthetics?

We believe in the work that we do and together we create the products and technologies that drive the advancement of aesthetic medicine. Our principles are shaped to empower us to deliver on that promise:

• Making your practice our purpose
• Inclusive of all people
• Putting science at the core
• Creating what’s next
• Connecting to patients.

We show up every day, energized by the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives. So, every day is one that counts. Aligning your interests with our imperatives as a business, you always have opportunities to step up and reach higher. So, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment where you’re empowered to ask questions, think big and build on each other's best ideas.

Additional Information

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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