Medical Science Liaison - Cardiometabolic

Novo Nordisk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Canada is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (Cardiometabolic) in downtown Toronto. You will be a scientific partner to healthcare professionals and academic institutions, turning evidence into actionable medical strategy and patient care insights.

Role focuses on cardiometabolic disease across Canada, with frequent travel and collaboration across Medical & Regulatory teams to shape clinical strategy and education.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD, MD or PharmD) or Master's with relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of pharma/medical industry experience or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret complex clinical data and present clearly to professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and service-oriented mindset.
• Residency in Toronto preferred; willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals.
• Communicate complex clinical data clearly and provide robust medical education.
• Identify unmet medical needs to inform medical strategy and development.
• Support clinical research including investigator-initiated studies.
• Represent Novo Canada at conferences and scientific meetings.
• Respond to scientific inquiries with integrity and compliance.

Skills

Clinical data interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Advanced science degree (PhD/MD/PharmD) or Master's with relevant experience

Job description

Medical Science Liaison (Cardiometabolic)

Medical & Regulatory | Novo Canada

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Your impact begins here

As Medical Science Liaison (Cardiometabolic), you will be a trusted scientific partner to healthcare professionals, Key Opinion Leaders and academic institutions in downtown Toronto. You will turn complex clinical evidence into clear, relevant scientific exchange and bring insights from the field back to shape medical strategy. Your work helps healthcare professionals apply evidence in real-life care, supporting progress for people living with cardiometabolic disease, obesity and diabetes across Canada.

What you'll bring

• An advanced scientific or healthcare degree (PhD, MD or PharmD), or a Master's degree in a science-related field combined with relevant clinical and/or industry experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, or equivalent professional experience in a scientific or medical discipline.
• A strong ability to interpret complex clinical data and present it clearly and confidently to healthcare professionals and academic stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and a service-oriented mindset that help you build respectful, collaborative relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare teams.
• Residence in Toronto Preferred.
• Flexibility to travel frequently - including overnight travel and travel to the US and internationally as required.
• A valid driver's licence and a valid passport/visa enabling travel to the United States and Europe for scientific meetings.
• The legal right to reside and work in Canada.

Nice to have:

• Experience engaging with Key Opinion Leaders in cardiometabolic disease, obesity or diabetes - this is highly valued.
• Experience supporting clinical research, such as investigator-initiated studies or clinical trial activities.

What you'll do

You will be a scientific bridge between the clinical community and Novo, making sure healthcare professionals in cardiometabolic medicine have accurate, relevant information - and that what you learn in the field shapes what we do next.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals, tailoring scientific exchange to the needs of those working in cardiometabolic medicine.
• Communicate complex clinical and scientific information clearly, providing robust medical education on clinical data and molecule knowledge.
• Identify and report unmet medical needs and field insights to inform medical strategy and development.
• Support clinical research, including investigator-initiated studies and clinical trial activities.
• Represent Novo Canada at conferences and scientific meetings, presenting data and gathering insights.
• Respond to scientific inquiries with scientific integrity and full compliance.

Who you'll work with

You will join the Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison team within Medical & Regulatory at Novo Canada. In Canada, the team provides scientific expertise, strategic medical guidance and strong partnerships with the clinical community.

Externally, your closest partners will be Key Opinion Leaders, healthcare professionals and academic institutions in downtown Toronto. Internally, you will work closely with colleagues in Medical Affairs, Access, Clinical, Regulatory and Commercial to align on scientific objectives - bringing the voice of the field into decisions and helping teams move with clarity and speed.

What you can expect here

You will be trusted to own your territory and your relationships, with the support of a collaborative team and the freedom to make your scientific voice heard. Field insights you gather will help shape medical strategy, so your expertise has a direct route to influence. You will keep growing through scientific exchange with leading clinicians, conference participation and close cross-functional work, supported by continuous learning and career development.

Salary:

For this role, the annual base salary ranges from $116,680 - $166,680. Placement in the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on your skills, competencies and knowledge, and how your relevant experience matches the position requirements.

Incentives:

Based on the role's level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits:

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