Medical Science Liaison - Western Canada

Bausch Health Companies Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global pharmaceutical company as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) focusing on Specialty products. In this role, you will engage with key opinion leaders, provide scientific information, and support clinical research initiatives. We seek candidates with advanced degrees in health sciences and experience in MSL or pharmaceutical sales, particularly those knowledgeable in Cardio-Metabolic diseases and Schizophrenia. This position is key in enhancing collaboration and understanding within the medical community.

Qualifications

• At least one year in an MSL or related role, or two years in pharmaceutical sales.
• Experience with Cardio-Metabolic diseases and/or Schizophrenia is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support KOLs & HCPs by explaining complex scientific data.
• Develop relationships with KOLs and HCPs in the therapeutic area.
• Facilitate clinical research activities and deliver scientific presentations.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Networking

Scientific Research

Excellent Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc in Health Sciences

Job description

Join our global diversified pharmaceutical company, enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes to our patients. We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that actively creates change, where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

Summary Of The Position

The MSL is a field-based role responsible for providing medical and scientific information to external and internal stakeholders about the company's products and therapeutic areas. Reporting to the Director, Medical Affairs, your mission will be to serve as an MSL for our Specialty products (Cardio-Metabolic and Neuropsychiatry). This position covers Western Canada provinces.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) & other healthcare professionals (HCPs) by explaining complex scientific and clinical data, increasing awareness and understanding of new products or indications.
2. Develop strong relationships with KOLs, HCPs, researchers, and medical organizations in your therapeutic area and region.
3. Conduct regional KOL mapping and gather insights on market trends, clinical practices, and patient flow.
4. Facilitate clinical research activities between Bausch Health Medical and investigators for sponsored studies and Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs), adhering to policies and SOPs.
5. Deliver scientific presentations on Bausch Health products and related educational topics.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support local initiatives such as educational programs, round tables, and conferences.
7. Plan and execute KOL meetings and scientific exchanges, ensuring compliance and proper documentation.
8. Develop and implement medical territory and KOL engagement plans aligned with medical strategy, updating as needed throughout the year.
9. Collect and analyze insights from meetings and consultations to inform medical strategies.
10. Prepare and review presentation slides for internal and external use.
11. Stay scientifically current by reviewing literature and other sources.
12. Assist in publications, posters, and scientific communication efforts.
13. Attend conferences, provide summaries, and document peer-to-peer exchanges and KOL engagements in CRM.
14. Report adverse events within 24 hours of awareness, following SOPs and training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. MD, PharmD, PhD, or MSc in health sciences.
2. At least one year in an MSL or related role, or two years in pharmaceutical sales or similar.
3. Experience with Cardio-Metabolic diseases and/or Schizophrenia is advantageous.
4. Preferably based in Vancouver, BC, or Calgary, AB.
5. Skills include strategic thinking, networking, scientific research, excellent communication, adaptability, and teamwork.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion to serve our patients and communities better.