Medical Science Liaison, Western Canada

Knight Therapeutics Canada; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) throughout Western Canada. The MSL will develop scientific content, assist in medical events, and support internal stakeholders with scientific information. Candidates should possess a university degree in a scientific field, have 2-3 years of relevant experience, and exhibit strong interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will travel and adapt to various stakeholders' needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison.
• Experience in neurology is an asset.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and disseminate in-depth scientific contents on the assigned products.
• Develop and assist in the assembly of scientific medical learning events.
• Address unsolicited medical information requests.
• Serve as scientific peer-to-peer resource for experts and internal stakeholders.
• Attend conferences and write conference insight reports.
• Organize and attend medical affairs booths at scientific conferences.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Result-oriented

Self-management and time organization abilities

Education

University degree in scientific discipline

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Reporting to the Field Medical Lead, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for establishing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with leading physicians, referred to as Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), at major academic institutions and clinics. They will work throughout a product’s lifecycle, help to ensure that products are utilized effectively, serve as scientific peers and resources within the medical community, and are scientific experts to internal colleagues at companies. This position will cover Western Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and disseminate in-depth scientific contents on the assigned products or therapeutic area (including but not limited to slide decks, scientific messaging platforms, clinical trials cards, etc.)
• Develop and assist in the assembly of scientific medical learning events and preceptorship programs being responsible for defining the agenda, inviting speakers, and monitoring the event.
• Address unsolicited medical information requests.
• Serve as scientific peer-to-peer resource for experts and internal stakeholders.
• Attend conferences and write conference insight reports, including scientific intelligence on main competitors.
• Organize and attend medical affairs booths at scientific conferences.
• Develop medical materials including scientific slide decks.
• Review grant and sponsorship requests.
• University degree in scientific discipline. The ideal candidate would have an advanced degree.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison, experience in neurology is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Result-oriented.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Self-management and time organization abilities.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.