Medical Director – Plasma Operations

Grifols

Medical Director managing plasma collection operations in Canada for Grifols. Ensuring donor safety and compliance with regulatory standards for plasma-derived medicines.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic medical leadership in plasma collection operations, ensuring compliance with Canadian federal and provincial regulations, and providing oversight for donor safety and eligibility. Possesses extensive experience in blood and plasma medicine, regulatory affairs, and collaboration with health authorities.

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Doctor Of Medicine (MD)Active Unrestricted Medical License In CanadaCertification By The Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada10+ Years Of Medical Leadership Experience5+ Years In Blood And Plasma Medicine

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Hard Skills

Medical ComplianceDonor Safety OversightEvidence-Based Medical PracticesRegulatory SubmissionsAdverse Event ManagementHematologyTransfusion MedicinePublic HealthPharmaceutical RegulationsBiologics

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons CertificationCollege Of Family Physicians Certification

Industry Keywords

Health CanadaFood And Drugs ActFood And Drug RegulationsHealth Canada Blood RegulationsEMAPPTA IQPPRegulated Healthcare Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic medical leadership and oversight for Grifols’ plasma collection operations across Canada.
Accountable for ensuring donor safety, donor eligibility determinations, medical compliance, and the implementation of evidence-based medical practices across all plasma donor centers.
Serve as the designated medical authority for plasma collection activities, providing guidance to center physicians, medical staff, operations, quality, regulatory affairs, and senior leadership.
Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian federal and provincial requirements, including the Food and Drugs Act, Food and Drug Regulations, Health Canada Blood Regulations, applicable provincial health legislation, and international standards including EMA, PPTA IQPP, and corporate requirements.
Act as the primary medical liaison with Health Canada and provincial public health authorities on matters related to donor safety, adverse events, donor eligibility, and medical oversight of plasma collection operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school.
Active unrestricted license to practice medicine in Canada, or eligibility to obtain licensure in any Canadian province.
Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, College of Family Physicians of Canada, or equivalent recognized medical specialty certification preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive medical leadership experience.
Minimum 5 years of experience in blood, plasma, transfusion medicine, hematology, donor medicine, public health, pharmaceutical, biologics, or regulated healthcare environments.
Experience interacting with Health Canada and healthcare regulators preferred.
Experience supporting inspections, audits, and regulatory submissions preferred.
Experience leading geographically dispersed medical teams preferred.

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