Medical Science Liaison

Celltrion Healthcare Canada Limited; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for a hybrid role in Eastern Ontario. This position focuses on scientific exchanges with healthcare professionals and managing clinical research activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research and experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly with biologics and oncology. This role offers the potential for a permanent position following a maternity leave replacement.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical industry experience required; biologics and IMIDs experience necessary.
• Clinical research experience as CRA, coordinator, or monitor required.
• CRA certification (e.g., SOCRA, CCRP, ACRP) is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Eastern Ontario including GTA, covering multiple territories.
• Engage with regional KOLs and build positive relationships through education.
• Support management of retrospective real-world clinical analyses with KOL collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctorate Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)

MSc or BSc in Immunology, IMIDs, or Oncology

Job description

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Celltrion Healthcare provides biosimilar and innovative biopharmaceutical medications to help increase patient access to advanced therapies around the world.

Celltrion Healthcare offers biologics to about 110 countries, along with more than 30 global partners worldwide. With extensive experience and knowledge gained through years of working in advanced pharmaceutical markets globally, Celltrion Healthcare has secured distribution channels and provided patients with biosimilars at affordable prices.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with a strong background in clinical research (CRA) for a hybrid role based in Eastern Ontario, including the GTA.

This is a 12-month maternity leave replacement with a potential for transition to a permanent MSL / CRA hybrid position.

The Medical Science Liaison's mission is to be a trusted scientific partner in the field for external experts and decision-makers, engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination. Celltrion HC’s Medical team members report directly to the Associate Director of Medical Affairs, enhance knowledge of the scientific and medical value of our products, and gather new insights through scientific exchange. This is a field-based role focused on establishing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs). Additionally, MSLs will work closely with Commercial and Marketing teams.

In this hybrid role, as a CRA, the individual will also manage retrospective real-world clinical analyses initiated by the medical group in collaboration with KOLs, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and good clinical practice (GCP). The individual will support oversight of local clinical trials initiated by KOLs and maintain high-quality communication with investigators and research teams.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MSL Activities (~70%)

• Responsible for Eastern Ontario including GTA, covering multiple territories with different needs and priorities
• Maintain clinical / scientific expertise and serve as a subject matter expert for stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals to facilitate scientific exchange and ensure the safe and effective use of our products
• Engage with regional KOLs and build positive relationships through education and engagement
• Identify and interact with Scientific Experts and relevant stakeholders (e.g., patient advocacy groups) for credible scientific exchanges
• Deliver scientific medical programs and execute medical activities
• Engage KOLs and HCPs in scientific exchanges via presentations and activities
• Contribute to planning and execution of symposia, advisory boards, and meetings with KOLs and HCPs
• Support cross-functional collaboration for field initiatives
• Stay updated on competitor products, activities, and strategies
• Provide insights on the medical landscape, including treatment trends and clinical trials
• Provide training and education to internal staff and partners
• Support outcome research studies and develop local RWD strategies
• Offer medical and scientific support to marketing, market access, and other teams
• Ensure all activities comply with regulations and SOPs

CRA Activities (~30%)

• Support management of retrospective real-world clinical analyses with KOL collaboration
• Ensure data collection complies with Canadian regulations and GCP
• Support data generation through investigator-initiated and non-interventional studies
• Maintain high-quality communication with investigators and research teams during RWE studies

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Doctorate Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
• Alternatively, MSc or BSc with significant knowledge in Immunology, IMIDs, and / or Oncology
• Pharmaceutical industry experience required; biologics and IMIDs experience necessary; medical affairs and oncology experience preferred
• Clinical research experience as CRA, coordinator, or monitor required
• CRA certification (e.g., SOCRA, CCRP, ACRP) is a strong asset
• Biologics experience required; biosimilars a strong asset
• Strong analytical skills and research methodology understanding
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 60-70%)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Leadership, strategic thinking, results-driven, collaborative, and influential skills
• Sound business judgment and acumen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate scientific data for healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of clinical trial designs, HEOR, RWE studies
• Ability to prepare and deliver high-quality scientific presentations