Medical Science Liaison (Quebec/Atlantic) Women's Health

Astellas Pharma; Quebec; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to cover Quebec and the Atlantic regions, focusing on Women's Health. This field-based role involves building relationships with medical stakeholders, delivering scientific information, and supporting research initiatives. Candidates should possess an advanced degree in a scientific discipline and have relevant industry experience, along with the ability to communicate effectively in both English and French.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of field-based pharmaceutical medical experience.
• High-level scientific expertise in healthcare, HTA, and payer systems.
• Fluency in English and French required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Plan.
• Build trusted relationships with medical stakeholders.
• Conduct non-promotional scientific exchanges and present data.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Complex problem-solving

Project management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D., PharmD, MD, MSc.)

Job description

Medical Science Liaison (Quebec/Atlantic) Women's Health

*Regional Remote MSL covering Quebec & Atlantic territories for Women's Health.

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, transplant, and our impressive pipeline in women’s health, blindness, 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. We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on 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 exciting opportunities with our legacy brands and pipeline of treatments.

We seek candidates who thrive in our entrepreneurial and empowering environment where talent and leadership flourish. Do your values align with the Astellas Way — patient focus, ownership, results, openness, and integrity? We’d love to hear from you.

From day one, everyone at Astellas shares responsibility for creating a brighter future for patients worldwide. We foster relationships that allow employees to thrive, innovate, and deliver results. Our culture empowers brave ideas and ambitious outcomes, encouraging accountability and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our expertise, science, and technology define us as a pharma company. Our open, diverse culture makes us uniquely Astellas.

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

Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) acts as a field scientific/medical expert, facilitating non-promotional scientific exchange and translating knowledge into value for patients aligned with Astellas’ strategy. The role involves implementing regional medical/scientific tactics to support in-line and development compounds within the Therapeutic Area (TA) Medical Strategic Plan.

Stakeholder Relationship Activities:

• Develop and execute a Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Plan aligned with the TA Medical Affairs strategy and business priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with medical stakeholders to deliver scientific/medical value and improve patient care.
• Represent Astellas Medical Affairs at provincial HTA and payer meetings, coordinating resources and clinical input for collaborations.
• Understand the medical, healthcare, HTA, and payer landscape, and develop a regional plan to address gaps in collaboration with colleagues.

Research Support Activities:

• Collaborate with Research Operations to identify and understand research site capabilities.
• Identify investigators for upcoming research based on study criteria.
• Conduct regional profiling and communicate insights.
• Provide TA expertise at study sites as needed, supporting investigator-sponsored research and understanding medical landscape changes.
• Interpret and communicate stakeholder insights to shape medical strategy.
• Support scientific meetings, internal training, and other medical activities.
• Develop content for strategic activities, ensuring the voice of the customer is represented.

Non-Promotional Scientific Exchange Activities:

• Present scientific data at various venues to stakeholders including physicians, pharmacists, and committees.
• Discuss approved scientific information regarding Astellas products and disease management.
• Identify speakers and develop content for regional medical education events.
• Lead development of non-promotional medical materials to meet TA needs.

Medical/Governance Expertise:

• Maintain scientific expertise on TA diseases and Astellas products, including competitor products.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to support business needs.
• Understand and adhere to Medical Governance frameworks, SOPs, and guidelines.
• Ensure all activities comply with governance and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced scientific degree (Ph.D., PharmD, MD, MSc.) in a healthcare or scientific discipline, with at least 2 years’ industry experience, preferably in Medical Affairs.
• Minimum two years of field-based pharmaceutical medical experience.
• High-level scientific expertise, knowledge of Canadian healthcare, HTA, payer systems, and health economics.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and ability to operate with urgency.
• Effective in matrix organizations, with excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Independent project management skills within timelines.
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes, regulatory policies, and GCP guidelines.
• Complex problem-solving skills and ability to manage travel (up to 40%).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, fluency in English and French.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior MSL and Women’s Health experience is an asset.
• Experience in healthcare environments and remote work management.
• Understanding of external/internal guidelines related to Medical Affairs.

Working Environment:

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

Additional Information:

We welcome applications from people with disabilities; accommodations are available upon request. Full COVID-19 vaccination is required, with accommodations available under human rights legislation. No phone inquiries or agencies; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.