Leo Pharma Canada
is Hiring an External Relations Manager – Patient Access
Watch the video below as Hazel Kwan, Senior Manager, External Relations from LEO Pharma Canada discusses the recruitment for the External Relations Manager – Patient Access role with Shanna Landolt, President, Shanna Landolt Recruitment and Executive Search
About LEO Pharma
LEO Pharma Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LEO Pharma A/S which is a Danish, research-based pharmaceutical company, globally renowned for its R&D in dermatology, coagulation and bone turnover.
In 1908, pharmacists August Kongsted and Anton Antons bought the LEO Pharmacy in Copenhagen, Denmark. With the purchase, they established LEO Pharma. From humble beginnings in the basement of the Copenhagen pharmacy, LEO Pharma has grown into a truly global concern, helping people all over the world to enjoy a better quality of life. LEO Pharma celebrated its centennial in 2008.
The LEO Pharma head office in Canada is located in Thornhill, Ontario. The Canadian operation covers R&D, Sales/Marketing and Administration functions and employs approximately 120 people, many of whom work remotely in locations across Canada.
Established since 1983, LEO Pharma Inc (Canada) has grown to become the fourth largest LEO® health care sales/marketing operation internationally and a major contributor in the LEO® global clinical development program.
LEO Pharma products are marketed in more than 100 countries worldwide. We are approximately 5,000 dedicated LEO employees operating across 61 countries around the world.
LEO’s Mission
We help people achieve healthy skin.
LEO’s Vision
We are the preferred dermatology care partner improving people’s lives around the world.
About the Role – External Relations Manager – Patient Access.
The External Relations Manager plays an integral role in creating and managing strategic partnerships with community and government stakeholders in order to maximize LEO’s influence on government affairs, community relations and advocacy to optimize patient access.
The External Relations Manager will work very closely with the Sr. Manager, External Relations and align on strategies and tactics to interact, collaborate and influence on a regular basis with internal and external stakeholders with the purpose to engage and influence partnerships.
A few Job Specific Competencies
Our Focus/Therapeutic Areas
LEO Pharma is the world’s leading specialty pharma company, focused on improving the lives of people living with dermatologic (skin) and thromboembolic (blood clotting) conditions. We have gained experience to help us understand the physical and emotional challenges that people face when living with serious and chronic conditions. Because of this, we have made a long-term commitment to invest in the development of pioneering treatments and the provision of holistic support and educational programs.
By listening to people and drawing on multidisciplinary expertise from areas such as psychology, sociology and physiology, we continually strive to improve people’s quality of life. By combining innovative treatments with carefully tailored support, advice and education programs, LEO Pharma helps improve the health and well-being of patients.
What is important in a fit at LEO?
We are looking for people who are entrepreneurial, who are willing to share their opinions and have their voice heard without fear of repercussion.
Believes that a balanced life brings creative thinking. (i.e. “down time will let your mind come up with new and creative ideas.”
A “big pharma” mentality doesn’t work here. You have to be willing to come up with new ideas and then roll up your sleeves and participate in both the strategy and the tactical execution.
A deep commitment to doing what is right for the patient.
A willingness to lead by example.