Medical Science Liaison (Canada)

Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT); Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director, Head of Human Resources to lead their Medical Affairs team in Ontario. The role requires a dynamic individual with an advanced degree in biomedical sciences and extensive experience in Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles, particularly in Dermatology. You will be responsible for delivering scientific expertise to healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building strong relationships with key opinion leaders. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives while working in a collaborative environment, making a significant impact in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of MSL experience, with at least 1 year in Dermatology.
• Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory processes required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support to Dermatology OLs and HCPs using approved materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on strategic Medical Affairs initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Ethics

Education

Advanced degree in biomedical sciences

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

CRM software

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQT)

Senior Director, Head of Human Resources at Arcutis Canada

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs (Canada), the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will represent Medical Affairs and provide field scientific expertise to healthcare professionals (HCPs) in compliance with all policies, regulations, and guidelines. A successful candidate is responsible for providing fair balanced, objective, scientific information and appropriate product education to HCPs for all Arcutis marketed and investigational products and will also serve as a product/therapeutic area expert to internal business partners, ensuring scientific and training requirements as needed. The MSL is responsible for building relationships with recognized Dermatology OLs, researchers, and institutions, with the ability to identify and address scientific communication needs and stay abreast of the current scientific trends and publications. The territory for this position is the province of Ontario, Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes approved field scientific support activities, and provide accurate and fair balanced scientific information to Dermatology OLs and other HCPs using approved scientific materials.
• Provides accurate, informative, fair-balanced, and compliant response(s) to unsolicited medical information requests (MIRFs) from HCPs.
• Provides scientific support/coverage of national and regional medical meetings/congresses ensuring compliant OL interactions.
• Works collaboratively with key internal stakeholders including marketing, sales, market access, clinical/R&D and regulatory.
• Executes on strategic Medical Affairs initiatives by implementing tactics in support of department priorities, as assigned; able to assess and identify current and new opportunities, respectively, that are aligned with Medical Affairs strategy.
• Regularly uses CRM business tool to capture appropriate medical insights and OL interactions as per company policy.

Education & Licenses and Experience

Advanced degree in biomedical sciences (eg. MSc, MD, PhD, PharmD, NP) and minimum 3+ years of MSL experience with at least 1 year in Dermatology required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ethics with an ability to interact and collaborate compliantly and effectively with external and internal stakeholders required.
• Working knowledge of drug development, regulatory approval processes, clinical trial methodologies, and guidelines is required.
• Working knowledge of Canadian healthcare systems, regulatory and commercial compliance issues relating to research conduct, interactions with HCPs, and dissemination of scientific information preferred.
• Excellent project management, budget management, and organization skills required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point and other basic database (e.g., Customer Relationship Management [CRM]) and online and virtual collaboration software is required.
• Capability to work independently or in a team structure and to adjust effectively to work within new structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Excellent collaboration and written/oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and function in a rapid paced, high pressure environment.

Working Conditions

Must be willing and able to travel approximately 50% within region, including overnight travel. Other travel for business meetings or conferences may also be required. Must live within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and in close proximity to a major airport. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Additional Information

Arcutis Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process. Arcutis Canada Inc. requires full Vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation to this policy may be granted for a valid accommodation request under human rights legislation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing