Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases, Narcolepsy (Canada-wide)

Takeda Digital Ventures; Toronto; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Canada is seeking a Medical Science Liaison for Rare Diseases. This field-based role requires engaging with healthcare professionals, providing medical insights, and aligning strategies with business objectives. Ideal candidates have advanced degrees and significant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of pharmaceutical or clinical experience.
• Prior MSL experience is an asset.
• Understanding of the Canadian healthcare infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support medical and business strategies for compounds through field-based activities.
• Establish presence with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers (HCPs), and institutions.
• Provide medical insights and recommendations from the field.

Skills

Strong scientific background

Therapeutic knowledge

Excellent presentation skills

Ability to influence

Bilingual (English / French)

Education

Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD)

Tools

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases, Narcolepsy (Canada-wide)

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The Europe & Canada (EUCAN) Business unit supports Takeda's mission at a regional level and as the leader in rare diseases and specialty care, we champion better health and a brighter future for patients, healthcare providers, and our people.

Across the EUCAN BU, patients come first in every decision we make. We develop strategic partnerships that deliver value for society and create a culture within which our people can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our mission is to empower and enable our people to fulfill their potential by embracing diversity and creating a high-performance, collaborative working environment. In the EUCAN region, integrity is one of our key values. We prioritize patients, trust, and reputation, which is why our people choose to work here.

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Job ID R0153600 Date posted 06 / 24 / 2025 Location Remote

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Purpose

Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison supports medical and business strategies for compounds through field-based activities that align with overall medical objectives and scientific communication.

This role establishes Takeda’s presence with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers (HCPs), academic institutions, and healthcare entities in the defined geographies for assigned therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing medical insights, intelligence, and recommendations from the field to support the development and life-cycle management of Takeda compounds.
• Offering medical and scientific expertise to commercial partners as needed, within regulatory guidelines.
• Compliantly connecting customers to Takeda to advance medical strategy and improve patient outcomes.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can inspire others, focus on key priorities, and elevate organizational capabilities in line with Takeda's Leadership Behaviors.

Key Job Accountabilities

Externally focused KOL / HCP related activities are expected to comprise a minimum of 80% of responsibilities.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with KOLs / HCPs per individual territory plans developed by the Field Medical Lead.
• Map and profile KOLs / HCPs and other external stakeholder groups to support pre- and post-launch excellence.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge regarding Takeda disease areas and products as assigned as well as the therapeutic area competitor landscape.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate complex scientific information and engage with KOLs / HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, and non-misleading manner.
• Support strategically aligned Takeda-sponsored research and appropriately assist with the facilitation of medical collaborative studies and investigator-initiated research processes.
• Display advanced knowledge of therapeutic area key intelligence topics / questions and effectively collect, interpret, and internally communicate medical insights from KOLs / HCPs to inform and refine medical strategies and / or tactics.
• Execute field-based medical education / other learning activities.
• Support the execution of advisory boards / consultancy meetings as needed.
• Identify and facilitate, as appropriate, partnership opportunities between KOLs / HCPs and Takeda.
• Participate in executing the medical strategy at medical conferences (e.g., staff medical booth, interact with KOLs / HCPs, cover key scientific sessions, internally communicate medical insights).
• Compliantly address unsolicited requests for medical information from health care professionals, including physicians, patient advocacy groups, medical institutions, pharmacy, etc.
• Ensure Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) metrics (both quantitative and qualitative) are achieved.
• Complete all required customer activity documentation (e.g., CRM entries, insights capture, etc.), training, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities in a timely, accurate, and compliant manner.
• Assist with clinical education, publications, communications, training, and advisory / consulting programs to support KOLs’ and company initiatives as needed.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and screening qualified research sites for clinical investigation.
• Support clinical trials sites as required per the Enterprise Engagement Model.
• Provide subject matter expertise and clinical and scientific education as needed for cross-functional partners (i.e., internal training).
• Perform all company business in full compliance with all regulations (e.g., IMC, PAAB, etc.), company policies and procedures, and industry or legal requirements.

Competencies

Occupational Knowledge and Skills :

• A strong scientific background with a thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry and an outstanding ability to think strategically and critically.
• Therapeutic knowledge – prior experience in a therapeutic area is preferred, with a proven ability to quickly gain an in-depth understanding of various disease areas.
• Well-versed in highly technical and scientific language to communicate with KOLs / HCPs, Medical Affairs, R&D, Marketing, and other stakeholders.
• Firm understanding of key phases, processes, and techniques involved in drug development.
• Understanding of the Canadian healthcare infrastructure, legislation, and market dynamics.
• Strong business acumen and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent presentation, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with decision-makers.

Digital competencies

• Ability to analyze data and leverage digital tools to make informed decisions.
• Experience working with digital collaboration tools and understanding cybersecurity best practices.

Education, Licenses / Certifications, Experience

• Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) preferred in Health Sciences or related fields.
• Minimum of 5+ years of pharmaceutical or clinical experience; previous MSL experience is an asset.
• Bilingual (English / French) required for positions in QC.

Travel Requirements

• This is a field-based position requiring travel to meetings and client sites, including overnight and some international travel.

Takeda Canada encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please inform us if you need accommodations during the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential.

Locations

CAN - Remote (Ontario)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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