Senior Consultant, Medical Affairs Strategic Advisory

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Consultant, Medical Affairs Strategic Advisory based in Canada.

The Senior Consultant, Medical Affairs Strategic Advisory will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic initiatives and demonstrating the impact of Medical Affairs across the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. This position combines scientific understanding, strategic consulting, data analytics, and innovative communications to support medical objectives throughout the product lifecycle. You will develop intelligence frameworks, audience insights, and impact measurement models that connect medical activities to meaningful improvements in clinical practice, patient outcomes, and healthcare systems. Working primarily on global and US-based projects, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to transform complex data into actionable strategies and measurable results. As a trusted client advisor, you will lead strategic discussions, present recommendations, and build lasting professional partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative approaches in medical communications and impact measurement within a collaborative, fast-paced, and internationally focused environment.

Accountabilities:

• Develop comprehensive strategic intelligence, insights, and impact measurement initiatives that support Medical Affairs objectives throughout the product lifecycle.

• Design and implement impact measurement frameworks and models that demonstrate how medical activities influence clinical practice, improve patient outcomes, and strengthen healthcare systems.

• Apply innovative impact measurement methodologies to assess the effectiveness and value of medical initiatives, helping clients translate data into meaningful actions and measurable outcomes.

• Lead audience intelligence and analysis initiatives to better understand stakeholder behaviors, needs, and engagement opportunities.

• Build integrated data and insight foundations that inform strategic planning, guide decision-making, and support the development of effective Medical Affairs strategies.

• Leverage data analytics and big data strategies to connect scientific objectives with behavioral change and measurable healthcare impact.

• Explore and apply emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and next-best-action solutions, to inform innovative omnichannel communication strategies.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, presenting strategic insights, communicating recommendations, and maintaining strong, collaborative client relationships.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across medical communications, scientific evidence, creative services, and technology to deliver integrated and high-quality solutions.

• Support business development activities by contributing to client pitches, proposals, strategic presentations, and new business opportunities.

• Stay informed about developments in Medical Affairs, healthcare analytics, regulatory requirements, and emerging industry methodologies to continuously improve strategic approaches and client outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. An advanced degree is preferred.

• At least six years of professional experience in strategic communications planning, strategy consulting, or a similar role within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.

• Experience supporting global and US domestic healthcare or pharmaceutical programs is strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs, medical communications, and relevant regulatory requirements, particularly within the US healthcare market.

• Demonstrated expertise in big data strategy and analytics, with the ability to connect scientific objectives, stakeholder engagement, behavioral change, and measurable outcomes.

• Experience developing strategic frameworks, audience intelligence initiatives, data-driven recommendations, and impact measurement models.

• Strong understanding of how innovative technologies can support the design and execution of omnichannel communication programs, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and next-best-action applications.

• Formal training or practical experience in program evaluation methodologies is considered an asset, although not essential.

• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex scientific and business information and translate it into clear, actionable insights.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence in presenting strategic recommendations and insights to clients and senior stakeholders.

• Proven client relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities, with the capacity to build trust and foster productive partnerships.

• Collaborative…