Medical Science Liaison Dermatology

Takeda Pharmaceuticals; Remote; CAD 127,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Toronto seeks a Medical Science Liaison to support medical and business strategies through field-based activities. The role involves building professional relationships with key opinion leaders while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should possess an advanced degree and a minimum of five years in the pharmaceutical industry, alongside strong communication and strategic thinking skills. This position is full time and offers remote capabilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Participation in retirement savings plans

Tuition reimbursement program

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a therapeutic area is preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific information.

Responsibilities

• Support medical strategies through field-based activities.
• Build professional relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Execute field-based medical education programs.

Skills

Scientific background

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Ability to influence

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description

PURPOSE:

The Medical Science Liaison supports medical and business strategies for compounds through field-based activities that align with overall medical goals and objectives. This role establishes Takeda’s presence with thought leaders and academic institutions in the defined geographies for assigned therapeutic areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing medical insights, intelligence, and recommendations from the field to support the development and life‑cycle management of Takeda compounds.
• Offering medical and scientific expertise to commercial partners as needed, within regulatory guidelines.
• Compliantly connecting customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can inspire others, focus on key priorities, and elevate organizational capabilities in line with Takeda's Leadership Behaviors.

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Externally focused KOL/HCP related activities are expected to comprise a minimum of 80% of responsibilities.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs/HCPs per individual territory plans developed by the Field Medical Lead.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding Takeda disease areas and products as assigned as well as the therapeutic area competitor landscape.
• Analyze and interpret complex scientific information and disseminate it to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, and non-misleading manner.
• Support strategically aligned Takeda-sponsored research and appropriately assist with the facilitation of medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research processes.
• Display advanced knowledge of therapeutic area key intelligence topics/questions and effectively collect, interpret, and internally communicate medical insights from KOLs/HCPs to inform and refine medical strategies and/or tactics.
• Execute field-based medical education programs.
• Support the execution of advisory boards as needed.
• Identify and facilitate, as appropriate, partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and Takeda.
• Participate in executing medical strategy at medical conferences (e.g., staff medical booth, interact with KOLs/HCPs, cover key scientific sessions, internally communicate medical insights).
• Compliantly address unsolicited requests for medical information from health care professionals, including physicians, patient advocacy groups, medical institutions, pharmacy, etc.
• Ensure Medical Scientific Liaison MSL metrics (both quantitative and qualitative) are achieved.
• Complete all required customer activity documentation (e.g. CRM entries, insights capture, etc.), training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.
• Assist with clinical education, publications, communications, training, and advisory programs to support key thought leaders and company initiatives as needed.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and screening qualified research sites for clinical investigation.
• Support clinical trials sites as required per the Enterprise Engagement Model.
• Provide subject matter expertise and clinical and scientific education as needed for cross‑functional partners (i.e. internal training).
• Perform all company business in full compliance with all regulations (e.g. IMC, PAAB, etc.), company policies and procedures, and industry or legal requirements.

COMPETENCIES:

Occupational Knowledge and Skills

• A solid scientific background with a thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry and a superior ability to think strategically and critically.
• Therapeutic area knowledge – prior experience in a therapeutic area is preferred, with a proven ability to quickly gain an in-depth understanding of various disease states.
• Well‑versed in highly technical and scientific languages to communicate with key Thought Leaders, Medical Affairs, Research and Development, Marketing, as well as other key internal and external stakeholders.
• Firm understanding of the key phases, processes, and techniques involved in both the pre‑clinical and clinical aspects of drug development.
• Understanding of the Canadian healthcare infrastructure, particularly the role of academic teaching and research institutes, as well as legislation (e.g. Food and Drug Act), IMC Code of Conduct, Clinical Practice Guidelines, provincial formularies, competitor activities, key customer groups, advocacy groups, and general market dynamics.
• Strong business acumen.
• Self‑motivated and self‑directed, with a proven track record of teamwork, leadership, timely decision‑making, and results orientation in meeting objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, fostering trust and respect among peers, subordinates, and superiors through superior interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to influence without authority and build relationships with key decision‑makers.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Digital competencies

• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions and drive business outcomes.
• Dedication to leading by example through intentional skill development, experimentation and fostering a culture of digital curiosity within the organization.
• Experience working effectively with colleagues in virtual or remote settings, utilizing digital collaboration tools, including MS Teams.
• Proficiency in leveraging digital tools, platforms, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies (including Microsoft Office suite) to communicate with impact and perform tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats and best practices to protect sensitive information and systems.

EDUCATION, LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required, although years of experience may be considered depending on past relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, and/or clinical work, research, or academic endeavors.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant clinical experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience in the therapeutic area an asset.
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This is a field‑based position.
• Willingness to travel to various meetings or client sites, including overnight trips. Some international travel may be required.

Takeda may use additional Talent Acquisition technologies and artificial intelligence to support the recruitment process, including video interviewing. Artificial intelligence will be used to support, but not solely determine, applicability for a specific position.

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with our accommodation policies and applicable provincial accessibility legislation, please advise us if you need accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process. Any information you provide relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Locations

CAN - Remote (Ontario)

Base Salary Range:

$127,000.00 - $173,800.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Canada based employees may be eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives. Benefit eligibility varies by position and can include, amongst others:

• short‑term and/or long‑term incentives
• subsidies for fitness and internet
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• participation in the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP); company match into a Deferred Profit‑Sharing Plan (DPSP) (if eligible)
• short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• annual vacation entitlement; additional paid time off and company holidays
• a tuition reimbursement program
• a variety of well‑being benefits

Les collaborateurs basés au Canada peuvent, selon leurs postes, bénéficier d’un ensemble complet d’avantages sociaux. L’éligibilité à ces avantages varie selon le poste, et peut inclure:

• des primes ou dispositifs d’intéressement à court et/ou long terme,
• des subventions pour les abonnements sportifs et abonnements internet
• une assur‑ancesanté incluant la prise en charge des frais médicaux, dentaires et optiques
• une assur‑ance vie de baseainsi qu’une assur‑ance en cas de décès ou de mutilation accidentels (AD&D)
• une participation au Régime enregistré d’épargne‑retraite (REER); contribution équivalente de l’entreprise dans un régime de participation différée aux bénéfices (RPDB) (si admissible)
• une couverture en cas d’incapacité de travail temporaire ou prolongée
• un droit à congés payés annuels, avec jours de vacances, jours de récupération et jours fériés spécifiques à l’entreprise
• un program‑de remboursement des frais de scolarité
• une variété d’avantages liés au bien‑être

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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