Lydia Belaid
Montréal,,Canada
Summary
Proactive and versatile, with 3-4 years of experience in medical education, I am known for taking initiative, building strong client relationships, and naturally take ownership of projects from concept to delivery.
As I see medical education as my long-term career, I am looking to continue growing and leading meaningful, high-quality educational initiatives for healthcare professionals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Coordinator
MedPlan Communications
Montreal, QC
10.2022 - Current
- Led the end-to-end execution of diverse medical education programs for healthcare professionals (HCP), including advisory boards, webinar series, asynchronous eLearning, Other Learning Activities (OLA), Train-the-Trainer (TTT), needs assessments, consultancy meetings, Personal Practice Assessments (PPA), etc.
- Managed program development across multiple formats and platforms—programming online modules (e.g., PPAs, Ask the Expert videos), coordinating internal teams, and external partners (e.g., graphic designers, video editors) to produce and deliver high-quality educational content and materials.
- Acted as the primary contact for pharmaceutical partners, overseeing strategic planning, milestone tracking, and content development to ensure client objectives and compliance standards were met.
- Served as the primary point of contact for HCP participants and faculty members, overseeing communications, program updates, content progression, and program troubleshooting.
- Independently managed projects in lean teams, regularly assuming both project manager and coordinator roles, maintaining high-quality delivery in fast-paced environments.
- Managed timelines and budgets across all projects, proactively tracking deliverables and resources to ensure on-time, on-budget execution.
- Supported business development by acquiring and retaining new client accounts, contributing to the company's long-term growth and client portfolio.
- Executed innovative program formats, including peer-to-peer learning forums for physicians, and customized engagement tools.
Project Coordinator
EOCI Pharmacomm Ltd
Montréal, Canada
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Coordinated Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs and events, such as consultancy meetings, advisory board meetings, symposiums, speaker tours, online web series, and conferences, etc.
- Provided primary support to the Heart Failure Update, Diabetes Update, and Cardiovascular Update.
- Prepared and managed accreditation submissions, and worked closely with regulating bodies for medical education.
- Assisted project leads in meeting milestones, and assumed overall coordination of each component of the project, including external partners.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
Medical Affairs Intern
Bausch Health Canada
Laval, Canada
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided primary support to the Medical Information Manager by developing and updating Standard Response Letters, and call center tools across three major business units.
- Assisted in designing and executing Medical Education Learning Needs Assessments in collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and the National CHE Lead; reviewed materials from third-party CHE vendors for medical writing accuracy.
- Coordinated logistics and liaised with KOLs for Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and Medical Advisor-led field activities.
- Contributed to scientific evaluations and background research for a Phase 1 clinical study.
- Participated in Medical Affairs team meetings and professional development workshops, including sessions on emotional intelligence and negotiation within the MSL competency framework.
Internship Student
Dr. Serohijos' Laboratory
Montréal, Canada
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Designed and executed experiments on antibiotic resistance, including gene editing, enzymatic kinetics, and mutant variant reproduction.
- Developed and optimized protocols for protein analysis and biological process studies; documented findings in detailed research reports.
Education
Post Graduate Degree - Biochemistry And Molecular Medicine
HEC Montréal
Montreal, QCBachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Medecine
Université De Montréal
Montreal, QCSkills
- Client relationship management
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Adaptability
- Quality assurance
- Team collaboration
Language
- French, Native
- English, Bilingual
Affiliations
- Staying active is my #1 priority; from martial arts to powerlifting and bodybuilding, I am now practicing aerial sports at Académie de Cirque de Montréal!
- Lifelong lover of music: I dance, sing, play instruments and compose — your typical happily “lost” artist
Timeline
Senior Project Coordinator
MedPlan Communications
10.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
EOCI Pharmacomm Ltd
03.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Affairs Intern
Bausch Health Canada
07.2021 - 01.2022
Internship Student
Dr. Serohijos' Laboratory
05.2019 - 08.2019
Post Graduate Degree - Biochemistry And Molecular Medicine
HEC Montréal
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Medecine
Université De Montréal
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