Acumetis was born from the union of leaders in life sciences strategy and patient-focused solutions. Together, we combine decades of experience across scientific insights, commercial strategy, launch excellence, and healthcare innovation to tackle the complex challenges that shape the future of medicine.
We partner with leaders to solve high-stakes problems, uncover hidden opportunities, and translate scientific and commercial insight into actionable strategies. By connecting expertise across functions, life sciences organizations can make smarter decisions, accelerate performance, and deliver therapies to the patients who need them the most.
When you reframe what’s possible, new angles emerge, decisions sharpen, and new potential comes to life.
We are currently recruiting a growth-oriented Principal, Medical Affairs (Client Development Focus) to join our Acumetis team. This role is a critical driver of commercial growth and client impact within our Medical Affairs practice, combining deep scientific and strategic expertise with a strong business development mindset.
The Principal will serve as a senior advisor to life sciences clients, shaping and delivering high-value Medical Affairs strategies while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities. This leader will partner closely with biopharma organizations to advance evidence generation, scientific engagement, and medical strategy across the product lifecycle, while helping expand Acumetis’ footprint in the market.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of innovative Medical Affairs strategies across therapeutic areas, including launch readiness, evidence generation, and field medical excellence.
Business Development & Growth: Drive revenue growth through proactive identification of client needs, shaping opportunities, and leading proposal development, pitches, and contract negotiations. Build and expand a robust pipeline of Medical Affairs engagements.
Client Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior Medical Affairs, Clinical, and Commercial leaders, fostering long-term partnerships and positioning Acumetis as a strategic thought partner.
Scientific & Operational Excellence: Oversee the design and delivery of high-impact Medical Affairs programs, including medical strategy, KOL engagement, advisory boards, medical communications, and HEOR/RWE initiatives.
Market Insights & Innovation: Leverage deep industry knowledge to provide actionable insights on Medical Affairs trends, including digital engagement, evidence strategy, and evolving regulatory expectations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal service lines (e.g., Insights & Analytics, Patient Services, Commercial Strategy) to deliver integrated solutions aligned to client needs.
Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and develop consulting teams, fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring quality delivery and professional growth.
Thought Leadership: Contribute to Acumetis’ market presence through publications, conference presentations, and client-facing insights that demonstrate leadership in Medical Affairs.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MBA, MPH, or similar) strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise across Medical Affairs functions (e.g., field medical, evidence generation, medical strategy, KOL engagement).
Proven track record in business development, including leading sales pursuits, developing proposals, and closing deals.
Practical points
Location: Toronto, Canada OR London, UK
Working arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office.
Total Rewards
Value Framework
At Acumetis, our values are built upon four essential values that define the competencies and behaviours needed for each role within our organisation: business, self, team, and client. These values are represented by:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Acumetis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. Internally, we strive to create an environment where diversity of thought and experience enhances collaboration, drives innovation, and supports personal and professional growth. By championing inclusivity, we ensure that all team members can thrive and achieve success together.
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