Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology - Alberta

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association; Field; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company seeks a Medical Science Liaison to develop strategic partnerships in the field of Immuno-dermatology. The role requires creating networks with healthcare professionals, executing engagement plans, and fostering scientific relationships, making it critical for patient care and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications

• Solid medical/technical background with proven influencing skills.
• Scientific expertise in Immunology/Dermatology/Allergy is highly desired.
• Familiarity with reimbursement processes in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Create a network of peer-to-peer scientific relationships.
• Develop and execute engagement plans aligned with business priorities.
• Liaise and provide up-to-date medical information to relevant external groups.

Skills

Biostatistics

Clinical Research

Customer Relationship Management

Medical Research

Scientific Support

Education

MD, PharmD, PhD or other life sciences degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Location: Calgary, #LI-Remote

Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

We are looking for an innovative, experienced, and creative individual to join our team as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL). You will be part of a multi-functional team responsible for execution and implementation of the Immuno-dermatology medical strategy aligned with business priorities. As an MSL, you will play a critical role in external peer-level discussions and developing a network of HCPs for partnership and advocacy, while helping the team to understand unmet medical needs and barriers for the implementation of our assets in clinical practice and healthcare systems. You will play an important role in reimaging care for patients living with Dermatologic diseases and help shape our culture of innovation and collaboration through a high-performance team of MSLs.

The role reports directly to the National MSL Manager and will work closely with the Dermatology cross-functional teams. The individual will be responsible for the launch of a new asset.

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Create a network of peer-to-peer scientific relationships and developing a network of healthcare professionals for partnership.

• Provide and discuss scientific information and data to ensure concepts are understood and information / insights are gathered to better inform Novartis research and set the overall strategic direction for the company.

• Develop and execute engagement plans that demonstrate an ability to stringently prioritize and strategically engage medical experts aligned with business priorities.

• Liaise and provide up-to-date medical information to relevant external groups to ensure evidence-based understanding of Novartis products relative to medical guidelines, and health economic information.

• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mind set and ability to work within a cross-functional team in a matrix environment.

• Be agile and adaptable to interface and provide value across a continuum of both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

• MD, PharmD, PhD or other life sciences degree with solid medical/technical background and proven competencies influencing skills, clinical research insight, business and market knowledge.

• Scientific expertise in Immunology/ Dermatology/ Allergy is highly desired.

• A proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers.

• Ability to synthesize complex scientific information and analyze it within strategic and regulatory settings with a strong personal integrity and customer focus.

• Familiarity with reimbursement processes in Canada.

• A valid driver's license is required for this field-based position and ability to travel throughout the territory up to 70%.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in the Pharmaceutical industry

• Previous experience as an MSL

At Novartis Canada, we are determined to be a valued partner and advocate, with a deep understanding of patient needs along the entire care journey – from drug development, to diagnosis, to access and beyond. Part of the way we are doing this is by leveraging data, technology, and partnerships.

Research & Development: we focus on four core therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic, Immunology, Neuroscience and Oncology. We also develop and deliver treatments through other promoted and established brands, which today are helping millions of patients. Over the last three years, our average annual research and development investment in Canada was over $30 million, and we conduct clinical trial research in every region throughout Canada.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representatives of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Biostatistics, Clinical Practices, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Reports, Curiosity, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Disease Management, Drug Development, Education, Epidemiology, IT Tools, Medical Information, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Phase Iv Clinical Trial, Product Placement, Scientific Support