Medical Science Liaison

Novo Nordisk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison based in Eastern Ontario. This role involves establishing relationships with healthcare professionals and providing scientific knowledge to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, MD, or PharmD, along with 3–5 years of relevant experience. Significant travel (up to 70%) is required. The role includes supporting clinical research initiatives and engaging with Key Opinion Leaders in the field of cardiometabolic disease.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Ability to travel frequently (up to 70%) across Eastern Ontario.
• Experience supporting clinical research initiatives in cardiometabolic diseases.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals.
• Communicate complex clinical information to external stakeholders.
• Support clinical research initiatives and clinical trial activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with medical and regulatory teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to interpret complex clinical data

Experience in engaging with Key Opinion Leaders

Strong communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

PhD, MD, or PharmD

Job description

Medical Science Liaison Field-based — Eastern Ontario (e.g., Ottawa / Toronto corridor)

Join Novo Nordisk Canada as a Medical Science Liaison and help translate scientific evidence into real-world improvements in patient care across Eastern Ontario.

Your new role

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the Cardiometabolic team, you are a vital scientific resource who establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and academic institutions. You serve as a bridge between the clinical community and Novo Nordisk, providing expert scientific knowledge to support research, product understanding, and clinical care. The role involves disseminating accurate and relevant information while engaging in scientific discussions that enhance the understanding of our portfolio and its impact on patient care.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals to support scientific exchange and address unmet medical needs.
• Communicating complex clinical and scientific information clearly to external stakeholders, providing robust medical education on clinical data and molecule knowledge.
• Identifying and reporting unmet needs and insights from the field to inform clinical strategy and development.
• Supporting clinical research initiatives, including investigator-initiated studies and clinical trial activities.
• Representing Novo Nordisk at conferences and scientific meetings to present data and gather insights.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, Clinical, Regulatory and Commercial teams to align on strategic scientific objectives.
• Acting with scientific integrity and compliance while responding to scientific inquiries

Your new department

You will join International Operations — our largest operational unit — and be part of the Clinical, Medical & Regulatory team in Canada. More than 18,000 colleagues in International Operations work to serve millions of patients worldwide, in Canada our team delivers scientific excellence, strategic medical guidance and strong partnerships with the clinical community. This role offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will help advance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold a terminal degree (PhD, MD or PharmD)
• Have 3–5 years’ relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent professional experience in a scientific or medical discipline.
• Be based in Eastern Ontario and able to cover the territory, with the flexibility to travel frequently across the region (up to 70% travel, including occasional overnight stays).
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a valid passport/visa that enables travel to the United States and Europe for scientific meetings.
• Demonstrate strong ability to interpret and present complex clinical data clearly and confidently to healthcare professionals and academic stakeholders.
• Have experience supporting clinical research initiatives and engaging with Key Opinion Leaders in cardiometabolic disease, obesity or diabetes — this experience is highly valued.
• Bring excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and a service-oriented mindset to build respectful, collaborative relationships with KOLs and healthcare teams.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change; we drive it. In a dynamic industry, we strive for excellence without fixating on perfection. We embrace opportunities for development across all areas, from research to sales, to improve patient care.

More information

For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn and YouTube. To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.

Deadline

Please apply before December 10th, 2025. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis)

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

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