Medical Science Liaison - Dermatology in Atlantic

Novartis ACC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Medical Science Liaison based in Atlantic Canada to join our Immunology franchise. You will build trusted partnerships with healthcare professionals, share scientific insights, and help shape medical strategy for a high-profile dermatology/allergy asset across Canada.

This field-based role requires an MD/PhD/PharmD or life sciences degree, Canadian reimbursement familiarity, and the ability to travel up to 70%.

Qualifications

• MD, PharmD, PhD or life sciences degree with medical/technical background.
• Scientific expertise in Dermatology/Allergy is highly desired.
• Experience influencing healthcare professionals and decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Create a network of peer-to-peer scientific relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Provide and discuss scientific information and data to inform research strategy.
• Develop engagement plans prioritizing medical experts aligned with business priorities.
• Liaise and provide up-to-date medical information to external groups.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial mindset and cross-functional collaboration in a matrix environment.
• Be agile and adaptable to interface with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

MSL experience

Dermatology/Allergy knowledge

Canada reimbursement familiarity

Strong communication skills

Travel readiness 70%+

Education

MD / PharmD / PhD or life sciences degree

Job description

Summary

Location: Atlantic & Ottawa

This role is based in Atlantic Canada. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Join Novartis at a pivotal moment in Immunology as we prepare to bring an exciting new therapy to patients across Canada. This is a unique opportunity to shape the scientific landscape of a high-profile launch asset, working at the forefront of innovation in Dermatology and Allergy. As a Medical Science Liaison, you will build trusted partnerships with leading healthcare professionals, generate meaningful scientific insights, and help drive evidence-based medical strategy during a time of significant interest and anticipation from the medical community. If you are energized by launching innovative medicines, influencing patient care through science, and collaborating with passionate cross-functional teams, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on patients, healthcare professionals, and the future of Immunology at Novartis.

About The Role

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 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%.
• Previous experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
• Previous experience as an MSL (3 years minimum)

Desirable Requirements

• Derm and Allergy scientific and customers knowledge

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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