Job Description

Primary Function

DiaMedica is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company bringing their lead candidate, DM199, through clinical development.

DM199 (rinvecalinase alfa) is a synthetic form of human tissue kallikrein-1 (rhKLK1) in clinical development for acute ischemic stroke and preeclampsia. KLK1 is a serine protease enzyme that plays an important role in the regulation of diverse physiological processes via a molecular mechanism that increases production of nitric oxide, prostacyclin and endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor. In the treatment of preeclampsia, DM199 is intended to lower blood pressure, enhance endothelial health and improve perfusion to maternal organs and the placenta. In the treatment of AIS, DM199 is intended to enhance blood flow and boost neuronal survival in the ischemic penumbra by dilating arterioles surrounding the site of the vascular occlusion and inhibition of apoptosis (neuronal cell death) while also facilitating neuronal remodeling through the promotion of angiogenesis.

The Medical Affairs Operations Specialist supports the efficient and compliant functioning of the Medical Affairs department. This role ensures seamless daily operations and contributes to cross-functional project execution by providing administrative, budgetary, and logistical support. The Specialist works closely with internal stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Quality, and Regulatory with a focus on compliance, organization, and operational excellence.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage correspondence, maintain departmental records and databases, and coordinate internal and external meetings and events.
• Oversee scheduling and travel logistics for Medical Leadership; prepare meeting materials, agendas, and conference content.
• Support the coordination of medical congresses, including logistics, scheduling, booth activities, and team preparation.
• Maintain structured filing and archiving systems to ensure compliance, accessibility, and version control of Medical Affairs documentation.
• Support Medical Affairs budget planning and expense tracking.
• Process and reconcile invoices and purchase orders, ensuring adherence to internal financial processes.
• Collaborate on project planning, logistics, tracking, and status reporting to ensure timely and on-budget execution.
• Help scope requirements, prepare budgets, and allocate resources for various Medical Affairs initiatives.
• Identify and support implementation of process improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Act as a liaison across Medical Affairs and related internal stakeholders to ensure smooth information flow.
• Support internal communications and help maintain alignment on team priorities, meetings, and project status.
• Maintain and update Medical Affairs resources such as publication plans, site engagement dashboards, KOL mapping tools, patient pathway spreadsheets, and other strategic trackers or templates.
• Work closely with team members to ensure frameworks created by others remain current, organized, and aligned with Medical Affairs goals.
• Coordinate onboarding for new Medical Affairs team members and manage their training schedules and documentation requirements.
• Ensure all departmental activities are performed in compliance with company SOPs, work instructions, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Support inspection/audit readiness by maintaining well-documented and compliant operational records.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Science, Healthcare, or related field, advanced degree preferred. 2+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, or a related field in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using project management and budgeting tools.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and clinical research practices is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment & Pay Transparency

This position can be remote or hybrid.

The base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $114,700; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.  It is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive program.

DiaMedica offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

EEOC Statement

DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.