Medical Science Liaison - Greater Vancouver

Novo Nordisk A / S; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Vancouver is seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison. In this role, you will build relationships with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders, provide scientific knowledge, and support clinical research. Candidates should have a PhD or relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The position requires travel and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or relevant work experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Valid passport or visa to travel to Europe and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals.
• Support clinical research initiatives and disseminate scientific knowledge.
• Participate in conferences and represent the company.

Skills

Scientific communication

Relationship building

Medical education

Complex scientific information communication

Education

PhD, MD, or Pharm D

BSc with prior MSL experience

Job description

Are you passionate about scientific communication and building strategic relationships? Do you have a knack for integrating patient voices and driving impactful medical education? We are seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison to join our team at Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.

If you are ready to make a difference, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

Position Description

As a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) you are a vital scientific resource who establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and academic institutions. You serve as a bridge between the clinical community and the company, providing expert scientific knowledge to support research, product understanding, and clinical care. The role involves disseminating accurate and relevant information while engaging in scientific discussions that enhance the understanding of our portfolio and its impact on patient care. The following are some key roles and responsibilities :

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals to support scientific exchange and to address unmet medical needs.
• Communicating complex scientific information and clinical insights external stakeholders. Providing robust medical education and scientific support to HCPs regarding clinical data and molecule knowledge.
• Identify and communicate unmet needs and insights from the field to inform molecule development and strategy.
• Support clinical research initiatives, including investigator initiated studies and clinical trial activities
• Participate in conferences and scientific meetings to represent Novo Nordisk and to gather insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to align on strategic initiatives and scientific objectives

Required Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who has the following qualitifations :

Need to have :

PhD, MD, Pharm D; BSc will be accepted with prior MSL experience

3 to 5 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or professional work experience in a scientific or medical discipline.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 60% of the time, travel may include overnight stays.

Valid passport or visa to travel to Europe and United States for scientific meetings

Based in Vancouver or the greater Vancouver area.

Nice to have :

Previous experience as a Medical Scientific Liaison. Background in clinical practice and / or research in cardiometabolic therapeutic areas

About the department

You will be part of the Clinical, Medical & Regulatory team in Canada, where we focus on delivering scientific excellence and strategic medical guidance. Our department is committed to driving impactful communication strategies and fostering strong relationships with healthcare professionals and associations. Join us in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes.