Medical Science Liaison (Quebec / Atlantic) - Now Hiring!

Astellas; Quebec; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to serve as a scientific expert in Quebec/Atlantic. The successful candidate will engage with medical stakeholders, support research initiatives, and present scientific data. An advanced degree is required, along with strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care through scientific exchange.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in medical science liaison roles is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives to address medical needs.
• Support research activities and identify potential investigators.
• Present scientific data to healthcare professionals as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Medical knowledge

Research support

Communication skills

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD)

Job description

Astellas Canada – Medical Science Liaison (Quebec / Atlantic)

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.

Essential Job Duties

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.
• Represent Astellas Medical Affairs at relevant provincial HTA and payer meetings, coordinating appropriate resources and clinical input to facilitate opportunities and collaborations with these customers.
• Investigates and understands medical, health care, health technology assessment (HTA), and payer landscape and implements an 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 :

• In collaboration 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.
• Lead regional profiling and communicate insights.
• Provide TA expertise for study sites as needed (i.e., site initiation visit, throughout the study) to identify changes in the medical landscape.
• Support Investigator Sponsored Research requests, as needed.

Canada Medical Plan Deliverables :

• Interpret, apply, and communicate stakeholder (including payer) insights from regular field interactions to shape the medical strategy.
• Identify and support international, national, and regional scientific meetings, including collection of scientific insights from sessions and stakeholders.
• Support regional expert meetings, regional HTA and payer meetings, internal training (e.g., disease management, HEOR, product info), and other medical activities.
• Participate in other TA / HEOR or departmental activities as needed.
• Assist in the development of 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 the voice of the customer is represented in strategic HEOR and Medical Affairs (MA) plans.
• Develop and demonstrate best practices to optimize MSL regional activities.

Non-Promotional Scientific Exchange Activities :

• Present scientific data in various venues including as requested by stakeholders such as physicians, pharmacists, and formulary committees.
• Discuss approved scientific information regarding Astellas products and disease management concepts with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities/speakers for regional Medical Education events that align with the Medical Affairs TA Strategic Plan and collaborate with Medical Education to develop and implement the program, including speaker training and content development.
• Identify gaps in TA non-promotional medical materials (NPMM) and lead content development to address TA needs.

Medical / Governance Expertise :

• Maintain advanced scientific expertise and understanding of relevant TA diseases, Astellas products, and competitor products.
• Establish effective communication with internal stakeholders to support business needs.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Astellas Medical Governance framework, SOPs, and relevant guidelines.
• Ensure all activities comply with medical governance guidelines and the APCA Corporate Code of Ethics.