The opportunity
Senior Director, Market Access and Government Affairs
Location: Montreal or Toronto
As a key member of the Canadian leadership team, the Senior Director of Market Access, Government Affairs, and Strategic Operations will lead the market access functions for generic products, biosimilars, and innovative medicines in Canada. This role is also accountable for government affairs at both the federal and provincial levels and is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.
How you’ll spend your day
Market Access & Government Affairs
Develop and implement market access strategies for generic, biosimilar, and innovative medicines, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Oversee the development of pricing and reimbursement strategies to optimize market access.
Lead and manage the market access team, leveraging expertise across innovative medicines, biosimilars, and generics.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and compliance within the team.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including commercial, medical, regulatory, and global market access teams, to ensure cohesive strategy execution.
Ensure Canadian market access requirements are integrated into global development plans.
Develop and execute government affairs strategies to influence healthcare policies and regulations at both federal and provincial levels.
Represent the organization in interactions with government bodies, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including public and private payers, policymakers, healthcare providers, and industry associations.
Incorporate stakeholder insights into market access and government affairs strategies.
Strategic Operations
In close collaboration with the General Manager of Teva Canada, ensure operational efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.
Support the senior leadership team in prioritizing initiatives and managing key projects.
Promote cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.
Apply deep knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry—including market trends, customer dynamics, and competitive intelligence—to guide strategic decision-making.
Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
