Senior Medical Science Liaison, Vaccines - Western Canada

Sanofi; Vancouver; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global healthcare company dedicated to combating infectious diseases. As a Senior Medical Science Liaison, you will leverage your scientific expertise to build relationships with healthcare professionals and institutions, ensuring the effective communication of vaccine benefits and risks. This role offers the chance to contribute to strategic medical engagement plans while collaborating with a supportive team. With a focus on professional growth, you will enjoy a comprehensive rewards package and a commitment to your well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in public health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Thoughtful rewards package

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required with 5+ years of medical experience.
• Strong communication and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care.
• Lead projects and collaborate with internal teams effectively.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Scientific Expertise

Education

Advanced degree in Medical, scientific, or pharmacy field

Job description

Senior Medical Science Liaison, Vaccines - Western Canada

Apply locations: Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Victoria, BC; Remote, CA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

End Date: May 2, 2025 (27 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R2794910

Position Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison, Vaccines

Department: Medical Affairs Vaccine Canada

Location: Western Canada (BC/Alberta)

About the Job:

We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities.

Senior Medical Science Liaisons (Sr. MSLs) are experienced MSLs with a proven track record in building and maintaining external stakeholder relationships and delivering on projects. Sr. MSLs leverage their scientific expertise to engage with healthcare professionals, institutions, and payers in a non-promotional manner.

Main Responsibilities:

External Stakeholder Engagement (60%)

• Build and develop enduring peer-to-peer relationships with healthcare professionals, institutions, and payers through scientific engagement and exchange.
• Communicate science and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to positively shape patient care.
• Understand KOL perspectives and needs to adapt and be relevant and valued by the stakeholder.
• Act as partners to identify areas of mutual collaboration and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic field Medical engagement plans.
• Communicate in an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, the benefits, risks, appropriate use, and clinical of the Vaccine portfolio.
• Generate and share actionable and valuable insights then propose solutions in a timely manner.
• Support the team with data analysis and evaluation, escalating and following up on critical insights.
• Operate independently and support the team to develop healthcare networks.

Internal Communication/Collaboration (15%)

• Work closely with office and field-based Medical teams to shape, develop, and co-execute the CMP.
• Lead projects, hold others accountable, and deliver results within timelines while communicating effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain an internal stakeholder network, including leadership teams.
• Provide scientific and technical support towards material development.
• Improve MSL team effectiveness by supporting the CA Medical Head in coaching and mentoring the team.

Data Generation (10%)

• Identify potential data sources and develop partnerships for clinical studies.
• Support data generation and identify opportunities for further data collection.

Internal Training and Education (5%)

• Complete MSL onboarding and certification program.
• Commit to applying and continued practice of the Scientific Engagement Model.

About You:

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Medical, scientific, or pharmacy field (MD, PhD, PharmD, Masters).
• +5 years of customer-facing Medical experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success in project management and experience with mentoring and coaching MSLs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in project management and experience with mentoring and coaching MSLs.

Competencies:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of the disease state and relevant products in the Vaccine portfolio.
• Good knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory processes.
• Strong business acumen with experience building strategic Medical plans.
• Seen as a role model, upholding integrity and ethics values.

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package.
• Take good care of yourself and your family with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits.

This position is for a new vacant role that is now open for applications.

Sanofi is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.

The salary range for this position is: $108,900.00 - $157,300.00.

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health.