Medical Science Partner : Cardio-Metabolic

Biopharma Careers; Canada; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Canada in Alberta seeks a Medical Science Partner (MSP) in Cardio-Metabolic to translate insights into care transformation and to build healthcare system readiness across Canada. The role demands scientific rigor and the ability to navigate ambiguity to shape strategic initiatives.

You will develop expertise in metabolism and obesity, build external partnerships, and support pre-launch readiness with leaders across the organization. Strong English skills required.

Qualifications

• University degree in a science-based program with relevant health-care experience.
• 7+ years of experience in life sciences or health care; metabolism knowledge preferred.
• Ability to translate landscape into strategic clinical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply scientific expertise across a multi-specialty landscape.
• Establish and maintain network connections to maximize patient impact.
• Translate ecosystem insights into disciplined territory plans and long-term readiness.
• Onboard across Metabolism, Obesity, MASH, and Cardiovascular portfolios.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to co-create improved patient care.

Skills

Scientific dialogue

External partnership

Clinical readiness

Strategic thinking

Data interpretation

Education

Science degree (PhD/MSc/MD/PharmD)

Tools

Clinical data analysis

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

Location: Western Canada

A Healthier Future, It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

The Vision

Roche is embarking on a bold journey to transform care in obesity and cardio‑metabolic disorders. As we expand our scientific focus into these interconnected therapeutic areas, we are building a dedicated medical team to lay the groundwork for our emerging clinical portfolio.

Addressing metabolic health requires navigating complex, evolving care pathways across both traditional clinical care and emerging patient‑driven healthcare models. To support this expanding pipeline, we are seeking Medical Science Partners (MSP), dedicated to early scientific exchange and ecosystem readiness. This team will impact care paradigms, build foundational partnerships with key healthcare leaders, and ensure the Canadian healthcare system is prepared for the next generation of metabolic innovations.This is a rare opportunity to build our Roche presence, in the critical pre‑launch window where the groundwork you lay determines the difference we make.

The Opportunity

As an MSP in Cardio‑Metabolic, you will operate as an agile, collaborative, entrepreneurial medical professional with high functional mastery and creative thinking. Rather than executing a standard playbook, you will use ambiguity as a strategic advantage, uncovering novel landscape realities, uncovering emerging clinical trends, translating medical insights into care transformation, and fostering healthcare system readiness to improve long‑term patient outcomes. Every conversation you have, every insight you surface, and every piece of evidence you translate helps Roche deliver better outcomes to more patients, faster and helps healthcare providers prepare to change lives at scale.

Specifically you will:

• Develop and apply scientific expertise to advance clinical practice across a multi‑specialty landscape
• Understand, establish and maintain network connections to maximize potential and prioritize patient impact
• Display high business acumen by translating healthcare ecosystem insights into disciplined territory plans. Make clear trade‑offs, prioritize high impact initiatives, and establish long term clinical readiness.
• Rapidly onboard across our expanding Metabolism, Obesity, MASH, and Cardiovascular portfolio to deliver sophisticated scientific exchange
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to co‑create solutions for improved patient care
• Fosters a culture of trust, empowerment, and shared leadership through peer‑to‑peer coaching and mentorship
• Continuously learn and grow through transparent and productive feedback while delivering on executional excellence and upholding compliance, ethics, and safety standards and grow in a self‑directed way by giving and receiving transparent & productive feedback

Who you are:

• Hold a university Degree in a Science Based Program (PhD, MSc,MD, Pharm D, Biomedical, allied Health) and/or relevant experience in life sciences or health care system sector.
• Have 7+ years’ of experience in the life sciences or health care system sector including clinical or therapeutic knowledge of metabolism (with a preference in obesity management). This position requires established field medical expertise and resourcefulness; it is not suited for candidates new to field roles or the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to turn landscape ambiguity into a strategic advantage, balancing scientific rigor with long‑term enterprise strategy to see the direct impact of today's work on future patient outcomes.
• Excel in high level scientific dialogue, external debate, challenging existing paradigms, and meaningful, peer‑to‑peer partnership with key medical experts.
• Experience in critical data analysis, statistical interpretation, and translating complex trial data into clear, compelling scientific narratives.
• Have a good understanding of the pharma, health care system environment, industry codes (eg. IMC), relevant regulations (eg. GCP, PV) and the development of assets (drugs, devices, etc.).
• Have the ability to travel depending on the business need. May vary from limited travel to up to 40%
• In this position, you will be in contact with colleagues across Canada, so a proficient level of English is required.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Alberta is 136,936.00 and 179,728.50 of hiring range. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors as determined by the company.

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants for this role.

This posting is for an existing vacancy at Hoffmann‑La Roche Ltd.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life‑changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.