Medical Science Liaison (Rare Disease) – 12-Month Contract

Lock Search Group; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a Medical Science Liaison to support a rare disease portfolio across Western Canada. This 12-month contract requires a scientifically driven professional with an advanced health degree and MSL experience, ideally in hematology or oncology. Responsibilities include relationship building with KOLs, providing scientific education, and supporting clinical initiatives. Competitive compensation includes a base salary of $140-160k plus a 15-20% bonus. Travel across Western Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of MSL experience, ideally in hematology or rare disease.
• Clinical practice experience considered a strong asset.
• Willingness to travel across Western Canada.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals.
• Deliver scientific exchange on clinical data and therapeutic landscape.
• Support clinical development activities and manage site recommendations.

Skills

Strong ability to interpret complex scientific data

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Ability to manage stakeholders

Adaptability and integrity

Education

Advanced health degree

Job description

Medical Science Liaison (Rare Disease) – 12-Month Contract

Lock Search Group is seeking an experienced and scientifically driven Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support a Rare Disease portfolio across Western Canada.

This is a 12-month contract opportunity for a field-based medical professional who thrives at the intersection of science, clinical practice, and relationship-building. As a trusted scientific partner to the medical community, you will play a critical role in advancing disease understanding, supporting research initiatives, and fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Science Liaison serves as a field-based scientific expert, engaging healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders in meaningful scientific exchange. Working within regulatory and compliance guidelines, the MSL provides education, insight, and support related to rare disease and hematology-focused therapies. This role requires travel across Western Canada and close collaboration with cross-functional internal teams, including Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain strong, credible relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals
• Deliver accurate, fair, and balanced scientific exchange on disease state, clinical data, and therapeutic landscape
• Act as the primary field-based medical contact for Medical Affairs within the assigned territory
• Gather and communicate field intelligence, including insights on clinical practice trends, unmet needs, and competitive landscape
• Support clinical development activities, including site recommendations, site initiation visits, and ongoing study support
• Participate in or lead advisory boards at local, regional, and national levels
• Provide internal and external education on preclinical science, clinical outcomes, and emerging data
• Represent the organization at medical congresses and scientific meetings, providing post-conference insights
• Serve as a scientific resource to cross-functional partners while operating within regulatory guidelines
• Demonstrate excellence in territory planning, execution, and collaboration within the broader MSL team

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced health degree and significant clinical or industry experience
• Minimum 1 year of MSL experience, ideally within hematology, oncology, or rare disease
• Strong ability to interpret, communicate, and contextualize complex scientific and clinical dataProven success managing internal and external stakeholders in a matrixed environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, and prioritization abilities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, emotional intelligence, and adaptability
• Solid understanding of the regulated biopharmaceutical environment
• Clinical practice experience and rare disease expertise are considered strong assets
• Willingness and ability to travel across Western Canada

Compensation

$140-160 base salary +15-20% bonus

Only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted.

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