We’re excited to share that Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF Canada) is the same organization with a new name and look reflecting what the T1D community needs now and next. It’s an exciting time to join Breakthrough T1D as we continue to break barriers to help people better manage the disease and enjoy full, healthy lives. Breakthrough T1D is growing our Research & Mental Health team and we’re searching for an experienced professional for the new role of National Manager, Medical Affairs .

If you’re a strategic, collaborative and detail-oriented leader who would like to oversee clinical and medical affairs activities across the country, please read on to see if this is the right fit for you. Contributes to design, adaptation and/or delivery of health care provider (HCP) education, which may include digital resources or courses, symposia at conferences. Engages with the Canadian diabetes clinical community, presenting research findings, and building relationships with key clinicians, partners and associations.

Provides guidance on T1D clinical matters across the organization and with external health/medical, regulatory and policy stakeholders in Canada. Stays abreast of scientific and clinical advancements in autoimmune diseases and diabetes, cell therapies, and trends in T1D research and clinical care to inform strategic decision-making. Collaborates with Breakthrough T1D affiliate Medical Affairs team members to identify synergies and advance global initiatives.

Contributes to review, planning and implementation of clinical trials supported by the organization, including objectives, study design, feasibility, regulatory requirements, and identifying issues that may impede the study. Maintains and improves the organization’s initiatives to drive awareness of and recruitment to T1D trials in Canada, including the Breakthrough T1D Clinical Trials Finder. Post-secondary degree in medicine, nursing, or related discipline. ~5 years’ experience in patient care, research,



and/or public health (diabetes experience strongly preferred). ~ Knowledge of T1D and clinical research/implementation science. ~ Experience designing and implementing HCP-facing programs or education – would be an asset. ~ Strong ability to learn and translate complex scientific information for diverse audiences. ~ Project management experience – would be an asset. ~ Fully bilingual in English and French (strongly preferred).

Availability to travel to conferences and in-person meetings periodically (up to 10%).

Application Deadline: Please submit your resume through our careers website by January 19, 2026 . As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help to make every day better for the people who live with it. Breakthrough T1D is committed to investing in the most promising research, advocating for progress by working with governments to address issues that impact the T1D community, and supporting individuals living with this disease.

Risk Taking and Entrepreneurship; Remote-first: Our employees work from home (within Canada).

Health and Wellness Advantages: Benefits to support physical and mental health, including Manulife group benefits, Maple virtual health care, Not Myself Today to support mentally healthy workplaces and generous paid sick time. Group RRSP Matching Program, winter holiday office closures, flex weeks in the summer and more.

Benefits listed above for regular full-time employees. Not all benefits may be available to part-time or temporary employees. Our recruitment process typically includes an initial introductory phone call with an HR team member, and up to two video interviews over MS Teams with the hiring manager and other members of the team.

We thank all those applicants that apply, but please note only those selected for an introductory phone call will be contacted after their application is submitted. Breakthrough T1D strives to foster a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

📌 National Manager, Medical Affairs (Vancouver)
🏢 Breakthrough T1D Canada | Percée DT1
📍 Vancouver