Medical Science Liaison

sequencebio; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair salary

Stock option plan

Health and wellness plan

Retirement savings

Generous PTO and parental leave

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Sequence Bio, a Newfoundland and Labrador–based biotechnology company, seeks a Medical Science Liaison to serve as a scientific bridge between our Chief Scientific Officer and research collaborators.

You will translate complex genomic research into trusted partnerships with regional physicians and specialists, accelerate study enrollment, and share progress with diverse stakeholders across the province, helping patients and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in healthcare stakeholder engagement, research partnerships, medical affairs, or professional biotech/pharmaceutical relations.
• Strong understanding of genetics, human biology, and population health concepts.
• Established relationships within the Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare ecosystem.
• Current residency in Newfoundland and Labrador and ability to travel across the province's health zones.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary scientific contact for healthcare researchers and collaborators.
• Build partnerships with regional specialists, general practitioners, clinical researchers and other healthcare providers.
• Collaboratively develop referral/outreach processes to accelerate enrollment in active studies.
• Deliver presentations on genomic research and target disease cohorts to clinicians and conferences.
• Represent Sequence Bio at regional medical conferences and working groups.
• Synthesize clinical insights with internal teams to align study goals.

Skills

Genomics knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Healthcare partnerships

Advocacy & community engagement

Curiosity & growth mindset

Residency in NL

Education

Bachelor's in Biological/Life Sciences

Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD/PharmD) asset

Job description

Sequence Bio is a Newfoundland and Labrador-based biotechnology company conducting genetic research to discover the true biological causes of disease.

We collaborate with the people and medical professionals of Newfoundland and Labrador, and partner with leading pharma and biotech to help accelerate the development of better medicines for global unmet medical needs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Medical Science Liaison to join our team. As the Medical Science Liaison, you’ll represent a peer-to-peer scientific bridge between Sequence Bio's Chief Scientific Officer / Principal Investigator and our research collaborators.

We're looking for someone who can translate complex genomic research into trusted, actionable partnerships within the Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare community. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with regional physicians and specialists, accelerate research study enrollment, and share the impact of our findings with a wide range of stakeholders. If you’re driven to make a lasting, real-world difference, this is your chance to be part of something that can truly matter for patients and their families for generations to come.

Responsibilities

Research & Healthcare Provider Collaboration

• Serve as the primary scientific point of contact for healthcare and research collaborators, positioning Sequence Bio as a true innovation and research partner within the provincial healthcare system.
• Build and maintain trusted, collaborative partnerships with regional specialists, general practitioners, clinical researchers and other healthcare providers within target disease areas (e.g., respirology, rheumatology, oncology).
• Collaboratively develop streamlined referral and outreach processes with research partners to optimize participant identification and accelerate enrollment across active research studies.

Scientific Communication & Education

• Deliver compelling, objective presentations on the scientific value of Newfoundland and Labrador's founder population, genetic architecture, and the mechanics of family-based validation studies.
• Provide scientific education to clinicians on target disease cohorts (e.g., MASH, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Multiple Sclerosis) and collaborate on inclusion/exclusion criteria considerations to support study enrollment.
• Represent Sequence Bio at regional medical conferences, symposia, and working groups to engage new partners and communicate progress, abstract data, and research milestone achievements.
• Synthesize clinical insights from community healthcare providers and collaborate with internal science and research teams to align study goals with provincial healthcare infrastructure.

Who You Are

Qualifications & Skills

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Healthcare and Clinical Professionals, (advanced degree like an MSc, PhD, or PharmD is an asset). A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in healthcare stakeholder engagement, research partnerships, medical affairs, or professional biotech/pharmaceutical relations.
• Scientific Acumen: Strong functional understanding of genetics, human biology, and population health concepts; demonstrated ability to confidently discuss complex scientific data and research methodologies with medical specialists (e.g., Rheumatologists, Oncologists, Neurologists).
• Regional Network: Established professional relationships within the Newfoundland and Labrador healthcare ecosystem (e.g., NL Health Services, private specialty practices, general practitioners, or academic research channels).
• Communication & Presentation Mastery: Advanced public speaking and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex genomic research objectives into clear, engaging narratives. Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences, ranging from formal clinical panels and academic symposia to community-facing patient advocacy groups.
• Advocacy & Community Engagement: Proven track record of building trusted, collaborative partnerships with non-profit health foundations and patient advocacy groups.
• Growth Mindset & Curiosity: A proactive learner with a strong intellectual curiosity and eagerness to continually expand your knowledge of genomics, data-driven drug discovery, and emerging precision medicine trends as the company grows.
• Mobility & Residency: Current residency in Newfoundland and Labrador is required, along with the ability to travel across the province's health zones as needed.

Why Join Sequence Bio

Working with us means working for the benefit of others. Whether your job is analyzing multi-dimensional data sets or coding a research application—we’re all driven by the same purpose: enable breakthrough medical discoveries to improve lives around the world.

Our Benefits

Our benefits include:

• Fair and equitable salary
• Competitive stock option plan
• Progressive health and wellness plan
• Company-matched retirement savings
• Generous PTO and parental and family leave
• Learning and professional development allowance

Our Commitment

Ethics, privacy and security excellence is rooted in everything we do at Sequence Bio. We are transparent about our information sharing policies and practices, and are committed to returning benefits to Newfoundland and Labrador. All our employees must uphold the company's commitment in all they do and champion the company's ethics, privacy and security mindset to ensure we maintain our best-in-class approach.

Sequence Bio is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), and recognize the importance and value of a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone we interact with. If you could benefit from an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please share with us how we can best support you.

Culture and Recognition

Sequence Bio has been named one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers for 2026. This recognition highlights our commitment to our team through supportive policies, comprehensive benefits, continuous professional development, our leadership in gender diversity, and more.

Sequence Bio is also recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Best Places to Work for 2026 by Atlantic Business Magazine. From our inclusive culture and competitive benefits to our commitment to professional growth and employee well-being, this award highlights our commitment to putting our people first.

Position(s): Full Time

Location: NL

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education