Medical Science Liaison (Nephrology)

Lock Search Group; Calgary, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lock Search Group is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (Nephrology) based in Calgary or Edmonton, AB, to cover Western Canada (BC, AB, MB, SK). You will serve as a scientific voice for nephrology, build relationships with KOLs, investigators, and healthcare providers, and gather insights to shape medical strategy.

You will provide fair-balanced scientific information, deliver presentations, and work with head office teams to support strategy and evidence-generation plans.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD/PharmD with 3–5 years field MSL experience.
• Strong nephrology knowledge and clinical medicine background.
• Experience engaging KOLs and academic centers.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on literature and treatment trends in nephrology.
• Establish yourself as a trusted medical resource for KOLs and investigators.
• Share scientific data in an ethical, customer-focused manner to support safe use of products.
• Deliver fair-balanced scientific presentations to KOLs, investigators, and committees.
• Capture actionable insights to inform medical strategy and evidence-generation plans.
• Attend regional, national, and international congresses to gather evidence and contribute to materials.
• Identify and train medical experts as speakers or moderators at conferences and advisory boards.
• Identify investigators with proposals aligned to medical strategy and support IST processes.
• Assess potential sites for company-sponsored studies and support investigators with resources.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Sales, Marketing, and Market Access on key projects.

Skills

KOL engagement

Medical communication

Clinical data interpretation

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

MD, PhD, or PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Medical Science Liaison (Nephrology)

Calgary or Edmonton, AB

Are you a scientific expert who thrives on meaningful, peer-to-peer conversations with the leaders shaping the future of kidney care? We’re looking for a passionate Medical Science Liaison to join our client’s Medical & Regulatory Affairs team and serve as a trusted scientific voice across Western Canada (BC, AB, MB, & SK). If you’re driven by a desire to advance clinical knowledge and improve patient outcomes, this role offers a chance to make a real impact in nephrology.

Job Summary

In this field-based role, you will provide fair-balanced, objective scientific information and education on our nephrology portfolio and related therapeutic areas. You will build credible relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and healthcare providers, gather valuable medical insights, and partner closely with head office Medical and brand teams to help shape strategy. You will be the go-to scientific resource in your territory.

Responsibilities

• Stay current on the latest literature, emerging research, treatment trends, and the competitive landscape in nephrology
• Establish yourself as a knowledgeable, trusted medical and scientific resource for KOLs
• Share scientific and clinical data in a timely, ethical, and customer-focused manner to support the safe and effective use of products
• Deliver fair-balanced scientific presentations to KOLs, investigators, and hospital and payer committees
• Capture and communicate actionable insights to Medical Affairs leadership to inform medical strategy and evidence-generation plans
• Attend regional, national, and international scientific congresses to gather emerging evidence, engage with experts, and contribute to post-congress materials
• Identify, train, and support medical experts as speakers, consultants, or moderators at conferences and advisory boards
• Identify investigators with research proposals aligned to the medical strategy and support the Investigator‑Sponsored Trial (IST) process
• Assess potential sites for company-sponsored clinical studies and support investigators with product knowledge and scientific resources
• Act as a local medical resource for cross-functional colleagues, collaborating with Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Marketing, and Market Access on key projects
• Report safety information, product quality complaints, and customer feedback in accordance with established procedures

Requirements

• MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent, with 3 to 5 years of experience as a field-based Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor, or in a related role
• Strong therapeutic knowledge in nephrology, with a solid grounding in clinical medicine, disease management, and medical research
• Proven success in KOL engagement, including experience working with academic centers of excellence
• Working knowledge of the Canadian healthcare system, research procedures, ICH guidelines, GCP, and ethical standards in the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to interpret complex scientific data and communicate it clearly to diverse audiences
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with strong networking and influencing abilities
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to thrive both independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-changing environment
• Strong personal integrity, a collaborative spirit, and a customer-focused mindset
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 60% within the assigned territory

If you’re ready to combine your scientific expertise with your passion for relationship-building and make a lasting difference for patients living with kidney disease, we’d love to hear from you.