Medical Science Partner - Nephrology & Rheumatology

Roche; Calgary; On-site; CAD 137,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Canada seeks a Medical Science Partner in Nephrology and Rheumatology to advance clinical practice across Western Canada. The role collaborates with HCPs, develops scientific dialogue, and translates insights into territory plans while emphasizing ethics and patient care.

You will build cross-functional relationships, travel up to 40%, and contribute to strategic medical initiatives in a dynamic Canadian healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in a science-based field and/or relevant life sciences experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in life sciences or health care sector including clinical or therapeutic knowledge of Nephrology/Rheumatology is an asset.
• Understand pharma, health care system environment, industry codes (e.g., IMC), and asset development (drugs, devices).
• Experience in critical data analysis, statistical interpretation, and assessment of clinical relevance.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% (overnight travel - frequent).
• Valid Canadian driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops and apply scientific expertise to advance clinical practice.
• Establish and maintain network connections to maximize potential and prioritize patient impact.
• Excel in high level scientific dialogue, external debate, challenging existing paradigms, and peer-to-peer partnership with key medical experts.
• Translate healthcare ecosystem insights into disciplined territory plans with clear trade-offs and high-impact initiatives.
• Fosters a culture of trust, empowerment, and shared leadership through coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborates with external stakeholders to co-create solutions for improved patient care.
• Continuously learn and grow through feedback while delivering on executional excellence and upholding ethics and safety standards.

Skills

Communication with impact

Influencer & negotiator

Project management

Prioritization

Executional excellence

Education

University Degree in a Science Based Program

7+ years life sciences experience

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

Medical Science Partner - Nephrology & Rheumatology (Western Canada)

Location : Candidates must be based in British Columbia or Alberta

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.

We are Medical Science Partners. In Canada, we are at the forefront of transforming clinical practice. We serve as the vital bridge between Roche and the Canadian medical community, bringing the \"outside-in\" perspective to everything we do. By ensuring our science is effectively communicated and deeply understood by healthcare professionals (HCPs) across the country, we act as a trusted partner in improving patient outcomes from coast to coast.

Our work is deeply collaborative. We thrive within the unique Canadian landscape, working across provinces and integrating closely with our global strategy and development teams to ensure international innovation meets local needs. Our mission is to drive the introduction and informed use of life-changing medicines and services, tailored to the realities of the Canadian healthcare system. We are committed to the continuous growth of our medical talent, leveraging digital-first thinking to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving market.

Join us in making a collective difference. The Canadian healthcare environment is more complex than ever. At Roche, we aim to go beyond traditional treatments to address the daily struggles faced by Canadian patients and caregivers. As a Medical Science Partner your scientific expertise will be the catalyst for integrating these solutions into our healthcare system—meeting the needs of today while building a healthier tomorrow for all Canadians.

The Opportunity

• Develops and apply scientific expertise to advance clinical practice
• Establish and maintain network connections to maximize potential and prioritize patient impact
• Excel in high level scientific dialogue, external debate, challenging existing paradigms, and meaningful, peer-to-peer partnership with key medical experts
• Display high business acumen by translating healthcare ecosystem insights into disciplined territory plans to establish clinical understanding and readiness in your territory. You will do this through the ability to make clear trade-offs and prioritizing high impact initiatives.
• Fosters a culture of trust, empowerment, and shared leadership through peer-to-peer coaching and mentorship
• Collaborates with external stakeholders to co-create solutions for improved patient care
• Continuously learn and grow through transparent and productive feedback while delivering on executional excellence and upholding compliance, ethics, and safety standards

Who you are

We are seeking a professional who has the ability to communicate with impact and empathy while focusing on Systems & Strategic Enterprise thinking. In this role, you will translate big-picture strategy into reality through disciplined project management, sharp prioritization, and executional excellence. You are a skilled influencer & negotiator with the ability to build strong relationships and work across networks. In addition, you also:

• 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
• 7+ years’ of experience in the life sciences or health care system sector including clinical or therapeutic knowledge of Nephrology/Rheumatology is an asset
• 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 experience in principles and techniques of critical data analysis, statistical analysis, interpretation, and assessment of clinical relevance for the purpose of understanding and communicating scientific concepts and study results
• Have ability to travel 40% depending on the business need (Overnight travel - frequent)
• You have a valid Canadian driver's license.

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.