Therapeutic Use Exemption Lead for WADA in Montreal
Associate Director, Medical
Group: Science and Medicine – Medical Unit
Reports to: Senior Director, Science and Medicine
Location: WADA Headquarters, Montreal, Canada
Posting deadline: 20 June 2025
APPLY
Please apply directly to WADA online here: https://wada.bamboohr.com/careers/229
WHO WE ARE
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. As the global regulatory body, WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries. Our key activities include: scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and, monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly organized and medically knowledgeable professional to lead and oversee the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) process, including the coordination of the TUE Expert Group. In this role, you will provide medical expertise across various sectors of the Agency and manage the review and revision of the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions (ISTUE) as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) process and procedures including regular monitoring and reviews;
- Manage activities of the WADA TUE Expert group and of an extended group of international medical specialists.
- Review and analyze data in support of the TUE program
- Manage the Medical Team to optimize TUE review process by WADA.
- Create and maintain WADA TUE Physician Guidelines for medical conditions which frequently require the need for TUEs;
- Assist in briefing experts and lawyers, or if required provide testimony in legal cases.
- Liaise and engage with medical experts or advisors from governments or agencies where there is interaction between medical and anti-doping concerns;
- Provide appropriate medical information to Communications/public, as per media policy;
- Work with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. medical commissions of sport bodies (IFs and IOC);
- Engage with and support the Prohibited List Expert Group and Health, Medical and Research Committee as requested; Deliver education to physician groups either via publishing or by presenting and participating in conferences;
- Maintain knowledge of latest literature in relevant areas of medicine/anti-doping.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- 8 to 10 years as a Medical Practitioner;
- Medical qualifications (MD or equivalent);
- Demonstrated leadership experience;
- Proven experience in the field of anti-doping;
- Extensive research and/or academic teaching background;
- Comprehensive knowledge of international sport;
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and develop effective, practical solutions;
- Cultural Intelligence (CQ): The ability to understand, respect, and effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds;
- Adaptability: The ability to adjust one’s approach and strategies in response to different cultural contexts and challenges;
- Active Listening and Communication: Engaging in attentive listening and clear communication to understand and respect diverse perspectives. Cross-functional Coordination: Aligns the efforts of diverse teams and specialties toward a common objective;
- Ability to work with and leverage volunteer physicians and scientists to maximize their participation and contribution to WADA;
- Periodic evening and/or weekend work expected;
- Approximately 10% Travel required;
- Excellent oral and written skills in one of the two WADA official languages (English/French) and very good command of the other official language. Additional languages would be an asset (e.g. Spanish, German etc.);
- Fit with organizational culture: Teamwork, team spirit and love of sport;
- Aligned with WADA core values: Integrity, Openness, Excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Benefits Package.
Vision: WADA’s vision is a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
Mission: WADA’s mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport.
About us: WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and has regional offices in Cape Town, South Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Montevideo, Uruguay; Tokyo, Japan and the office of the President in Warsaw, Poland. As of December 2024, the Agency employs approximately 180 employees and is represented by 56 nationalities. We value the diversity of our employees – current and future – that, as a global team, endeavor every day to protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide.
The masculine is used in our communications for the sole purpose of lightening the text and it designates all genders. WADA believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. WADA would like to thank all candidates who have shown an interest by applying for a position. However, after a thorough profile review, only the retained candidates will be contacted.