Medical Science Liaison - Immunology - Montreal/ Quebec- 6 month contract

AstraZeneca; Montreal; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support scientific objectives in Montreal. The role involves engaging with healthcare professionals, sharing scientific data, and driving collaborative research. Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent in biological sciences and experience in rheumatology. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

4 weeks’ paid vacation

Short-term incentive bonus

Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program

Qualifications

• Experience in rheumatological diseases and immunology is beneficial.
• Ability to travel for meetings; evenings and weekends may be necessary.
• Must live within the territory and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Review emerging data with Healthcare Professionals discussing benefits and risks.
• Map and analyze patient journeys for understanding challenges.
• Interact with HCPs to encourage engagement in scientific activities.

Skills

Relationship development

Presentation of complex scientific data

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

PharmD, MD, PhD, or MSc in biological sciences

Job description

About Our Company

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, daring thinking, and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe. Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca an excellent place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking bold actions to address some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Summary of Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field‑based scientific expert who strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of AstraZeneca’s products across their life cycle. The MSL communicates accurate and applicable science to Key External Experts (K EEs) within a geographic area, leads and maintains professional relationships with K EEs, and identifies collaboration opportunities with AstraZeneca. Combining a strong eye for business and clinical expertise, the MSL serves as a peer‑to‑peer liaison both internally and externally. This role will be based in Montreal and will cover the province of Quebec and Ottawa.

What You’ll Do

• You review emerging data with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) discussing benefits and risks in a scientific, objective and candid way
• You map and analyze Patient Journeys for priority hospitals in your region to develop a deep understanding of patients’ challenges and what drives or blocks patient‑focused improvements in practice at the HCP / institutional / regional level
• You innovate courageously and are proactive and daring when it comes to doing things differently with a focus on providing value to the health care system and improving clinical outcomes
• You interact with HCPs as scientific consultants to encourage engagement in scientific activities aligned with corporate projects such as advisory boards, speaker programs and clinical trials
• You identify HCPs with the scientific knowledge and expertise to collaborate on forward‑thinking basic, pre‑clinical and clinical research identified in our areas of focus
• You stay abreast of information and provide AstraZeneca with an understanding of regional HCPs, their practices and related key issues and trends in disease treatment
• You act as a regional (field‑based) subject matter contact in the lifecycle management of products in a variety of therapeutic areas
• You will uncover opportunities for research with HCPs and connect these opportunities with Medical Advisors as part of the Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) process
• You support key clinical trial sites by providing relevant scientific expertise on the molecule being investigated either during site initiation or shortly thereafter
• You collaborate with clinical operations groups in helping to ensure successful recruitment of clinical sites

Qualifications

• PharmD, MD, PhD or MSc with experience in biological sciences
• Work experience and expertise in rheumatological diseases and immunology would be beneficial in this role
• Strong ability and experience to present complex scientific data
• Consistent track record of relationship development in the industry
• Energetically embrace responsibilities and demonstrate ability to achieve goals
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and high‑level job proficiencies
• Have a strong personal initiative, and function well as part of a cross‑functional team
• Exhibit excellent time management and ability to work both as part of a team and independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel to medical meetings, team meetings, and group meetings is required; some evenings and weekends may also be required
• Live within the territory with which you will work. You will have a home‑based office and be required to travel within the assigned region
• A full, valid driver’s license

Who We Are

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 10 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
• View our YouTube channel

At AstraZeneca, we are at the forefront of defining groundbreaking technologies that shape the future. Our commitment to innovation drives us to hunt for new technologies that have a long‑term impact. By working on novel projects such as imaging, AI, machine learning, data transparency, we ensure that our efforts lead to quicker results while upholding our ethical standards.

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]).

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $129,000-$194,000 CAD. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short‑term incentive bonus opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our long‑term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, annual Personal Days, a variety of wellness‑related leaves (paid and unpaid) as well as a Company‑wide holiday shut‑down between Christmas and New Years.

Date Posted 13-Nov-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.