Medical Science Liaison, Aesthetics West (Vancouver or Calgary)

Galderma Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma Canada Inc. is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Aesthetics to serve as a field-based scientific expert and a key link between Galderma and the aesthetic healthcare community. You will ensure evidence-based, ethical scientific exchange related to injectable aesthetic products within your territory.

You will generate insights, support clinical education, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance regenerative aesthetics and safe injection practices.

Qualifications

• Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing or higher degree in life sciences.
• 2 years experience related to medical/pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices industry.
• Demonstrated experience of developing and presenting scientific/medical content to a variety of levels and audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary scientific contact for aesthetic injectors within the assigned territory.
• Provides evidence-based scientific exchange on product mechanisms, data, safety, and best practices.
• Synthesizes insights into actionable intelligence informing Medical Affairs strategy and content development.
• Collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and Training to ensure scientific alignment across initiatives.
• Ensures interactions and materials reflect scientific rigor, compliance, and global-to-local consistency.

Skills

Scientific content

Public speaking

Relationship building

Medical communications

Education

Life sciences degree (MD/PharmD/PhD or equivalent)

Tools

CRM systems

Medical databases

Job description

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else. At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Position Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in Aesthetics serves as a field-based scientific expert and a critical link between Galderma and the aesthetic healthcare community. This role ensures that all external scientific exchange, education, and clinical insights related to injectable aesthetic products—including hyaluronic acid fillers, biostimulators (e.g., Sculptra), and neuromodulators (e.g., Dysport)—are grounded in robust evidence and delivered with scientific and ethical integrity. The MSL is essential to advancing Galderma’s vision of regenerative aesthetics, empowering healthcare professionals through science‑based dialogue, and ensuring that clinical and scientific excellence underpin every interaction.

Essential Functions

Scientific Expertise and External Engagement

• Acts as the primary scientific contact for aesthetic injectors (physicians, nurses, and other licensed HCPs) within the assigned territory.
• Provides evidence-based, balanced scientific exchange on product mechanisms, clinical data, safety, and best practices.
• Builds and nurtures peer‑to‑peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), clinical trainers, and emerging thought leaders, reinforcing Galderma’s reputation as a trusted scientific partner.

Insight Generation and Market Intelligence

• Captures field medical insights on clinical trends, patient outcomes, educational needs, and competitive developments.
• Synthesizes insights into actionable intelligence that informs Medical Affairs strategy, content development, and global alignment.
• Identifies gaps in evidence or understanding and collaborates with the broader medical team to address them through education or data generation.

Education and Scientific Exchange

• Delivers scientific presentations and educational sessions to HCPs, focusing on product science, injection techniques, and emerging data in aesthetic medicine.
• Supports speaker training, faculty development, and scientific symposia in partnership with the Medical Advisor/Lead and Global Medical Affairs.
• Elevates clinical excellence by promoting science‑based decision‑making and safe, effective injection practices.

Support for Clinical and Real-World Evidence Initiatives

• Identifies and supports investigator‑initiated trials (IITs) and real‑world evidence (RWE) studies related to injectables and regenerative science.
• Connects investigators with internal medical teams, ensuring alignment with Galderma’s research priorities and compliance standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Launch Support

• Works closely with Sales, Marketing, and Training to ensure scientific alignment across all aesthetic initiatives.
• Supports new product launches and scientific narratives through education, KOL engagement, and real‑world insight gathering.
• Ensures all interactions and materials reflect scientific rigor, compliance, and global‑to‑local consistency.

Compliance and Medical Governance

• Conducts all interactions in compliance with Health Canada, and Galderma’s internal medical policies.
• Maintains accurate, compliant documentation of activities and insights through CRM systems.
• Serves as a role model for ethical, non‑promotional scientific engagement in the field.
• Exhibit behaviours that reflect Galderma’s Four Commitments, while adhering to company standards and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate agility and adaptability in acquiring new technologies and integrating evolving business processes.
• Perform other related responsibilities, as assigned, to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing or higher degree qualification (e.g. MSc, PhD) in life sciences field Dermatology/Aesthetics experience (essential)
• 2 years experience related to medical pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices industry
• Demonstrated experience of developing and presenting scientific/medical content at a variety of levels and different audiences
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to develop good relationships and credibility with medical professionals

The annual salary range for the role is: $112,000-$140,000 CAD.

Galderma is the emerging pure‑play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science‑based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast‑growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

For more information go to www.galderma.com/careers