Medical Advisor
Purdue Pharma (Canada)Role Overview
Purdue Pharma (Canada) is hiring a mid-level Medical Advisor. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in CH Field Based/Remote. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Medical Advisor, Rescue Therapy
Location: Switzerland (Field-based)
Department: Medical
Job type: Permanent
Reports to: LCM Medical Director
Join us and make a difference when it matters most!
At Mundipharma, we are deeply committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare through scientific excellence and innovation. We foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. Our mission is to support healthcare professionals with credible scientific insights and contribute to better patient care globally.
Role summary
As a Medical Advisor, you act as a field-based scientific expert in opioid use disorder and overdose management. You build trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, treatment centers, and key external stakeholders across Switzerland through non-promotional scientific exchange.
In this role, you support medical initiatives that improve patient outcomes and clinical practice. You also contribute to cross-functional collaboration, including input into promotional materials from a medical and compliance perspective, while ensuring full alignment with regulatory and ethical standards.
This is a field-based role with frequent travel across Switzerland (typically 80% of time), including regular visits to hospitals, clinics, and academic institutions. Work schedule may require flexibility to accommodate stakeholder availability (e.g. early morning or evening engagements, congress participation).
Role and Responsibilities
KEE Engagement
Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) and healthcare professionals, professional scientific societies
Act as a field-based scientific expert in OUD and opioid overdose management, providing high-quality, balanced, and evidence-based information
Engage with addiction treatment centers, hospitals, and community stakeholders to support scientific exchange and shape external engagement strategies
Collaborate with stakeholders to advance best clinical practices and effective patient care pathways
Reactive Non-Promotional support
Respond to unsolicited requests for scientific exchange from healthcare professionals and treatment centers
Support reactive, non-promotional meetings in centers, addressing clinical questions and facilitating scientific discussion
Provide accurate and compliant medical information tailored to the needs of healthcare providers
Non-Promotional Initiatives & Medical Activities
Support and contribute to non-promotional initiatives, such as
Medical education programs
Advisory boards
Scientific workshops and roundtables
Disease awareness initiatives (e.g., OUD, overdose prevention, harm reduction and THN programs)
Medical Strategy & Insights Generation
Generate, analyze, and communicate field medical insights to inform medical and cross-functional strategy
Identify unmet medical needs, evidence gaps, and opportunities for improving care
Contribute to local and regional medical affairs strategies, planning and execution
Evidence Generation & Research Support
Identify opportunities for potential investigator-initiated trials (IIT) and real-world evidence generation
Support feasibility assessments and site identification
Facilitate scientific collaboration in clinical and observational research
Scientific Knowledge and Communication
Serves as a recognized subject-matter authority, integrating deep therapeutic, clinical, and product expertise to shape local medical strategies in opioid agonist treatment therapy and opioid overdose management
Deliver high-quality scientific presentations to healthcare professionals and stakeholders
Support congress activities, symposia, and educational events
Ensure all communications are non-promotional, accurate, and compliant
Cross-functional collaboration
Work closely with Market Access, Commercial, Clinical, and Regulatory teams
Provide scientific input into materials and internal discussions
Support lifecycle management and strategic projects where appropriate
Review of promotional materials and activities to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance, this responsibility may include cross-country activities, e.g. Swiss or Austrian materials and activities
Compliance & Ethics
Ensure strict adherence to local regulations, industry codes, and company policies
Ensure all activities meet the highest standards of compliance, ethics, and scientific integrity
Maintain clear separation between medical and promotional activities
Qualifications
Education
Degree in Life Sciences (e.g., Medicine, Pharmacy, or related field)
Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) preferred.
Medical degree is an advantage.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Medical Advisor within the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in substitution / rescue therapy is highly desirable.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong understanding of local Codes of Practice and compliance requirements
Excellent networking, communication, and presentation skills, with a proven track record in scientific exchange
Ability to convey complex scientific information clearly to diverse audiences (e.g. KEEs, HCPs, internal stakeholders)
Solid project management and organisational skills
High-quality preparation and delivery of scientific presentations and materials
Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
High level of personal accountability, self-motivation, and agility
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
Flexible, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently in a field-based role
Fluency in English (written and spoken) and strong proficiency in both French and German (written and spoken)
What we offer in return
Competitive benefits package
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful scientific advancement and patient care.
A collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
Continuous professional development and learning opportunities.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Mundipharma, we are committed to ensuring fair and inclusive recruitment processes that reflect the diversity of our global communities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organisation and help us deliver better outcomes for patients and healthcare systems worldwide.
About Mundipharma
Mundipharma is a global healthcare company committed to bringing innovative treatments to patients and supporting healthcare professionals through scientific excellence. With a strong focus on integrity, compliance, and patient-centricity, we aim to improve lives and healthcare outcomes across the world.
Additional Job Description:
Primary Location:
CH Field Based/RemoteJob Posting Date:
2026-05-13Job Type:
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Is the Medical Advisor role at Purdue Pharma (Canada) remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in CH Field Based/Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Medical Advisor at Purdue Pharma (Canada) earn?
Purdue Pharma (Canada) has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Medical Advisor role at Purdue Pharma (Canada) posted?
This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (23 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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