Clinical Strategy Mangager

The Manager, Clinical Strategy, Chronic Care is accountable for shaping the clinical direction of Coloplast’s Chronic Care business in Canada through evidence generation, strategic clinical education, and meaningful KOL engagement. This role synthesizes clinical insights, real‑world product outcomes, and market needs to inform commercial strategy and strengthen Coloplast’s position as a clinically trusted partner. 

This is a non‑promotional role aligned to the Chronic Care commercial strategy while maintaining clinical independence. 

Major Areas of Accountability

Strategic KOL Engagement (Non‑Promotional) 

• Build and maintain trusted, peer‑level relationships with national and regional KOLs. 
• Develop structured KOL engagement plans aligned to Chronic Care priorities. 
• Facilitate scientific exchange to gather insights and understand emerging clinical needs. 
• Serve as the primary Coloplast clinical representative in scientific discussions and forums. 

 Lead Local Real‑World Evidence (RWE) and Clinical Product Evaluations 

• Design and lead local evidence generation initiatives (non‑interventional, real‑world). 
• Partner with clinicians to conduct structured product evaluations and trials-in-practice. 
• Analyze and translate RWE findings into insights for marketing and leadership. 
• Ensure all activities follow promotional compliance and non‑promotional boundaries. 

Clinical Education Leadership 

• Develop structured external clinical education programs (webinars, scientific forums) in conjunction with KOLs. 
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure accuracy, credibility, and compliance of materials. 
• Represent Coloplast’s clinical voice at national conferences and speaking engagements. 
• Act as the organization’s internal clinical SME for Chronic Care. 
• Represent the clinical perspective in innovation feedback loops. 

Clinical Insights to Support Strategy and Sales Effectiveness 

• Serve as the clinical advisor in cross-functional planning with Marketing and Sales. 
• Translate clinical insights, trends, and KOL feedback into actionable recommendations. 
• Inform go‑to‑market strategies, messaging, and customer value propositions. 
• Guide teams on evidence interpretation, clinical messaging, and claims boundaries. 
• Provide internal clinical training focused on clinical knowledge, evidence, and product use within claims boundaries, leveraging clinical insights shared through collaboration with Marketing. 
• Other job duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree 
• Required NSWOC/WOCC certification along with CNA 
• Demonstrated Case Study and Poster development and presentation at conferences/events
• 5+ year’s experience in a clinical setting working with patients and/or end users 
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret clinical publications 
• Tailors clinical education and training to meet the needs of diverse audiences. 
• Exceptional written and presentation skills 
• Able and willing to travel domestically within Canada up to 30% of the time, and occasional international travel (including the US)
• Employees in this role are expected to meet healthcare customers in person at their facilities or healthcare systems; therefore, this will require completion of credentialing requirements that meet the access requirements of each healthcare facility or system.
• Employees must possess a valid driver’s license, as driving will be required for this position.
• Other job duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual
• Previous medical/med‑tech industry experience. 
• Demonstrated project management experience. 
• High attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through; ability to prioritize multiple initiatives. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Self‑starter with strong stakeholder management skills. 
• Completion of thesis-based Master’s program 

At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Here is some of what you can expect:

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events.
• Financial Security: RRSP plan with company match and financial planning services to help you secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.
• Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued, and has a sense of belonging.  Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way.
• Competitive Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $109,000 - $136,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or incentives.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

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