Medical Science Liaison (Quebec/Atlantic)

Astellas Pharma; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to lead scientific exchanges and enhance patient care. This role involves developing strategic relationships with healthcare stakeholders and implementing innovative medical strategies. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to impactful research and ensuring compliance with medical governance. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess a strong scientific background, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company committed to patient-focused innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Remote work options

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree with 2+ years in Medical Affairs.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian healthcare delivery and HTA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate scientific exchange and implement medical strategies.
• Develop relationships with medical stakeholders to improve patient care.

Skills

Scientific Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Fluency in English and French

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in healthcare or scientific discipline

MSc. in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Astellas, we strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

What sets us apart is our focus on patients, our pioneering innovation, our collaborative culture, and the passion of our talented people.

Making a positive impact on patients’ lives is the purpose behind everything we do. At Astellas, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific progress and in tackling unmet medical needs, demonstrated by our legacy in oncology, overactive bladder and transplant and our impressive pipeline in women's health, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, immuno-oncology, mitochondria and targeted protein degradation.

About Us:

We are a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of more than 14,000 managing operations in approximately 70 countries around the world. We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues and are predicted to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Makers of 2024 by Fierce Pharma.

In Canada, we are growing to meet the exciting opportunities realized by our legacy brands and rich pipeline of innovative treatments.

We are looking for candidates who will thrive in our entrepreneurial and empowering environment where talent and leadership flourish. Do your values align with our Astellas Way - patient focus, ownership, results, openness and integrity? Then we would love to hear from you.

From the first day in role, everyone at Astellas has a responsibility for creating a brighter future for patients around the world. We nurture exceptional relationships with our employees to allow them to thrive, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional business results. We work to create a culture where our people feel empowered to pursue brave ideas and ambitious outcomes, to have the confidence to be accountable for a higher standard of performance and embody a competitive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and diverse culture is what makes us uniquely Astellas.

Astellas Pharma Canada (APCA) is currently searching for a Medical Science Liaison, MA-Canada reporting to Head TA Specialty MA-Canada.

Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as the field scientific/medical expert in delivering the MSL mandate of facilitating non-promotional scientific exchange and translating scientific knowledge into value for patients in alignment with Astellas’ corporate strategic direction. He/she is responsible for the successful implementation of regional field-based medical/scientific tactics that support the Astellas organization needs for in-line and development compounds of the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Strategic Plan.

Stakeholder Relationship Activities:

• Lead the development and implementation of a Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Plan that addresses the medical needs of stakeholders, in alignment with the TA Medical Affairs strategic plan and corporate business priorities.
• Develop trusted relationships with medical stakeholders that deliver non-promotional scientific/medical value in a timely manner with the goal of improving patient care.
• Present Astellas Medical Affairs at relevant provincial HTA and payer meetings, coordinating appropriate resources and clinical input to facilitate opportunities and collaborations with these customers.
• Investigate and understand medical, health care, health technology assessment (HTA) and payer landscape and implement a MSL Regional Plan to address existing or future scientific/HEOR gaps, in collaboration with the MSL Associate Director, Associate Medical Director and MAGR colleagues.

Research Support Activities:

• Collaborate with Research Operations, identify and understand site research capabilities within assigned region.
• Identify potential investigators for upcoming research activities based upon the criteria set by the study teams.
• Build regional profiling and communicate insights.
• Provide TA expertise for study sites as needed (e.g., site initiation visit, throughout the study) to identify changes in the medical landscape.
• Support Investigator Sponsored Research requests, as needed.
• Interpret, apply and communicate stakeholder (including payer) insights from field interactions to shape the medical strategy.
• Identify and support participation in scientific meetings, including collection of insights from sessions and stakeholders.
• Support regional expert meetings, HTA and payer meetings, internal training, and other medical activities.
• Participate in other TA/HEOR or departmental activities as needed.
• Assist in developing content for strategic MSL activities, such as regional expert meetings or payer meetings.
• Act as a strategic medical interface with provincial HTA and payer stakeholders and head office to ensure voice of customer is represented in plans.
• Develop and demonstrate best practices to optimize MSL regional activities.

Non-Promotional Scientific Exchange Activities:

• Present scientific data in various venues including stakeholder meetings.
• Discuss approved scientific information with stakeholders regarding Astellas products and disease management concepts.
• Identify opportunities/speakers for regional Medical Education events and collaborate on content development and speaker training.
• Identify gaps in TA non-promotional medical materials (NPMM) and lead content development.

Medical/Governance Expertise:

• Maintain advanced scientific expertise on relevant TA diseases, products, and competitor products.
• Establish effective communication with internal stakeholders to support business needs.
• Maintain knowledge of Medical Governance framework, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with medical governance guidelines and ethics.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D., PharmD, MD, MSc.) in healthcare or scientific discipline with at least 2 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in Medical Affairs.
• Minimum two (2) years field-based pharmaceutical medical experience.
• High-level scientific expertise including knowledge of Canadian healthcare delivery, HTA, payer systems, and health economics & outcomes research.
• Strong strategic thinking, sense of urgency, and business acumen.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Independence in managing projects within timelines.
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes.
• Knowledge of local regulatory policies, GCP guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage up to 40% travel, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and fluency in English and French.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior MSL and Women’s Health experience is an asset.
• Experience in healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience working remotely and managing travel schedules.
• Understanding of guidelines related to Medical Affairs.

Working Environment:

• This is a field-based position in Quebec, preferably residing in the Montreal area.

Additional Information:

Astellas Pharma Canada encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request. COVID-19 vaccination is required; accommodations may be granted under human rights legislation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No agencies or phone inquiries.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education, Science, and Other

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing