Canada

At Alexion, our mission is to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases through the development and delivery of innovative medicines, as well as supportive technologies and healthcare services.

For over three decades, patients and their caregivers have been at the centre of everything we do. Everyday, we are inspired to think differently and follow the science in order to create better outcomes for them and their families. Our mission is driven by understanding who they are as unique individuals, not just their disease.

Alexion in Canada

Our presence in Canada is growing and now includes a global research and development hub staffed by skilled scientific professionals conducting clinical trials worldwide, and a dedicated commercial team ensuring our treatments reach those in need. Together, we're driving patient impact both locally and globally.

We believe that collaboration is key when navigating the complex landscape of rare diseases, and we work closely with Canadian patients, healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, and policymakers to ensure our innovations reach those who need them most.

Rare Diseases Supported in Canada

In Canada, we work across various rare diseases and devastating conditions in the areas of neurology, hematology, nephrology, metabolics and bone metabolism and we are diversifying our portfolio to make an impact in other areas of great unmet need.

Through partnerships, scientific collaborations and clinical trial investments, Alexion Canada is leading the way to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases – one patient at a time.

Medicines

Patient Support Programs

OneSource™

Alexion offers OneSource, a personalized program that provides education, reimbursement navigation, and treatment support for patients and their caregivers.

To learn more about OneSource patient support program for ULTOMIRIS and SOLIRIS call 1-888-765-4747 or email OSPinfo@innomar-strategies.com.

To learn more about the OneSource patient support program for KOSELUGO call 1-833-569-2435 or email NF1Support@OneSourcePSP.ca.

Metabolic assistance program

Alexion offers a Metabolic Assistance Program (MAP) program that provides education, reimbursement navigation, financial assistance and ongoing support for patients and their caregivers for STRENSIQ and KANUMA. To learn more about MAP call 1-844-627-7262 or email MAPinfo@innomar-strategies.com.

Clinical Trials

Alexion is committed to serving people affected by rare diseases through the discovery, development and access of life-changing medicines. Our goal is to bring safe and effective medicines to as many patients as possible by conducting rigorous clinical trials and obtaining marketing approval by regulatory authorities around the world. Our work is marked by a commitment to the highest standards of preclinical and clinical research, and an acute sense of urgency. As such, we prioritize access to our investigational medicines through participation in a clinical trial.

We are proud of the research and development work being driven out of our Canadian research and development hub. With a team of more than 120 skilled scientific professionals responsible for conducting clinical trials in Canada and around the world, we are driving patient impact locally and globally.

To find out more about a clinical trial, please speak with your healthcare provider or contact clinicaltrials@alexion.com.

Transparency and Disclosure

Integrity is in our DNA. Every day we do the right thing because patients with rare diseases depend on us. We strive to live up to the expectations of patients, physicians, and ourselves, and to earn trust in our communities. We know the importance of this responsibility, and we take it seriously.

We seek to create positive societal impact and embed ethical behaviour in all our business activities, markets and value chain, to create value beyond the impact of our medicines. We do this by promoting ethical, transparent and inclusive policies and practices, internally as well as with our partners and suppliers.

At Alexion, we are committed to serving our patients by innovating for solutions and acting with integrity in all that we do. In support of this mission, we have a dedicated compliance team and resources to empower every Alexion colleague to champion the highest ethical standards.

Careers

At Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease, our people drive our success, so we take every opportunity to reward employees for their contributions and achievements. Everything we do is underpinned by our Growth Through Innovation strategy and our dedication to building a great place to work. We aim to create the right environment for our people to reach their potential and best deliver life-changing medicines to patients. As a company, we have developed an offering which is competitive, compelling and aligned to our business performance; whilst supporting a culture where everyone feels valued, included and connected. As the world of work changes, our approach to reward and inclusion continues to evolve. Today, our vision and purpose is clear: together, we create rewarding experiences that inspire growth.

Here, you’ll be encouraged to grow and progress in your own way, building connections with the people around you and sharing in our sense of belonging. Your life at Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease is defined by you and guided by us.

What’s life like at Alexion in Canada? Here are just a few of the perks and benefits offered to our employees:

Market Leading Health and Dental Benefits coverage, effective immediately upon joining
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Top-up to full salary for a portion of maternity and parental leaves
Employees receive an automatic employer Pension contribution, and have the opportunity to contribute to the Optional Savings Plan, which attracts an additional company match
Opportunities to contribute to a Stock Purchase Plan as well as a TFSA are also available, which allow for further savings”
Reimbursement for 50% of eligible Health & Wellbeing expenses
Reimbursement, up to $6,000 per year, for eligible tuition fees related to your development
Access to an on-site fitness centre
Partially subsidized on-site cafeteria

Join us to achieve the impossible and do what’s never been done before.
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