Medical Science Liaison - Oncology

Sanofi; Toronto; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Development programs

North American exposure

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Medical Science Liaison in Ontario to engage Thought Leaders and advance evidence-based medicine across oncology, rare diseases, and neurology. You will present data, educate healthcare professionals, and support investigator-initiated studies under the Field Medical team.

You will build strategic relationships with academic centers, contribute to publications, and collaborate with global medical affairs to align scientific messaging and education initiatives while traveling

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited university (MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) required.
• Area of specialization related to therapeutic area preferred.
• Post-bachelor’s degree (e.g. MBA) valuable, not required.
• Minimum 1+ year in an MSL function.
• Clinical oncology experience (hematology preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships with thought leaders, pharmacists, nurses and patient groups.

Responsibilities

• Thought Leader Development: Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with current and future Thought Leaders.
• Medical Education: Disseminate scientific information and deliver presentations to healthcare audiences.
• Clinical Development: Study site identification, recruitment facilitation, and support for Investigator Initiated Studies.
• Customer Relationship Management: Present evidence-based data and liaise between academic centers and Sanofi.

Skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Leadership

Strategic agility

Results-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Scientific acumen

Business acumen

Data interpretation

Facilitation skills

Negotiation skills

Education/training development

Education

MSc

PhD

PharmD

MD

Job description

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system –and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

About the Job

Join the team transforming care for people with immune challenges, rare diseases, cancers, and neurological conditions. In Specialty Care, you’ll help deliver breakthrough treatments that bring hope to patients with some of the highest unmet needs. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based role responsible for cultivating current and future Thought Leaders by sharing evidence-based data to support commercialized products, to introduce forthcoming products, and to engage them in Sanofi clinical development programs.

Position Details

• Report to the Field Medical Associate Director, Oncology
• Require written and spoken English
• Preferentially based in Ontario
• Present data and disease management concepts on medical treatment to Physicians, Nurses, and Patient Support Groups when requested.
• Contribute to developing research opportunities (local clinical trials & investigator-initiated studies) and educational projects at academic institutions.
• Provide therapeutic area support including response to unsolicited off‑label information on products & therapies, if requested by healthcare practitioners.

Main Responsibilities

• Thought Leader Development Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with current and future Thought Leaders. Develop speakers and advocates among Thought Leaders. Link internal partners to external Thought Leaders for education and research collaboration. Advisory board development of scientific content which is relevant and aligned with global priorities. Link Thought Leaders to other external customers. Publication planning and implementation.
• Medical Education Disseminate scientific information including innovative medical education materials and research concepts to Thought Leaders. Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare audiences. Foster medical and scientific information exchange between the medical community and Sanofi. Contribute to strategic initiatives and training of the sales/marketing teams. Develop and maintain a database of relevant educational slide kits. External scientific material review e.g most current and relevant publications. National conference activities: attendance, key abstract identification, executive summary of presentations and posters from the conference. Partnering with medical information in development and review of written responses. Clinical and Scientific training for both medical and marketing.
• Clinical Development Study site identification, recruitment facilitation and enrollment. Discuss and support the submission of Investigator Initiated Study proposals. Identify existing data and facilitate publications as appropriate.
• Customer Relationship Management Presents evidence-based clinical and scientific data to support therapeutic decisions in patient care. Liaise between academic centers and Sanofi. Contributes to the evaluation of grants for educational and research initiatives. Interact with the US and Global Medical Affairs oncology team.

Education and Experience

• Degree from an accredited university (MSc, PhD, Pharm D, MD) required
• Area of specialization related to therapeutic area preferred
• Post‑bachelor’s degree from accredited university (e.g. MBA or equivalent): valuable, not required
• Minimum 1 or more years in an MSL function
• Clinical experience in oncology (preferentially hematology)
• Demonstrated experience in building relationship with thought leaders, pharmacists, nurses, and patient support groups.

Skills and Competencies

• Entrepreneurial spirit/Self‑dependent
• Leadership skills
• Strategic agility
• Results‑oriented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Scientific and business acumen
• Ability to critically appraise scientific data
• Facilitation skills
• Negotiation skills
• Experience in developing and providing training and education programs

Languages

• Written and spoken English

Travel

• Travel required up to 75% of the time.
• Travel will be primarily domestic.

HSE responsibilities

• Employee with a corporate vehicle
• Drive the vehicle using safe driving practices, while complying with all current applicable laws and regulations, as well as all Sanofi directives.

Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. Enjoy a thoughtful, well‑crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact. Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs.

What Sanofi offers

• Shape the future of digital medical affairs at a leading pharmaceutical company
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies — AI, and next‑gen digital health platforms
• Collaborate in an innovative, inclusive environment that values bold ideas
• Grow your career through robust development programs and North American exposure
• Be part of a mission‑driven company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Benefits

• high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs
• additional benefits information can be found through the (CA)LINKOR (US) LINK

Equal Opportunity

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to culture, inclusion, and experience. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Salary

The salary range for this position is: 127,000.00 - 177,000.00 (Includes target bonus)

Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefits programs, and additional benefits information can be found through the (CA)LINKOR (US) LINK.

La fourchette salariale pour ce poste est la suivante: 127,000.00 - 177,000.00 (Comprend le bonus cible)

La rémunération finale sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience démontrée, des compétences, du lieu de travail et d’autres facteurs pertinents.

Les employés peuvent être admissibles à participer aux programmes d’avantages sociaux de l'entreprise, et des informations supplémentaires sur les avantages sociaux peuvent être trouvées via le lien

Sanofi Overview

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.