Sr Manager, Medical Science Liaison

Novo Nordisk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison to lead a field team delivering cardiometabolic medical strategy across Ontario and Quebec. You will coach MSLs, strengthen ties with leading experts, and ensure field learnings reach decision-makers while maintaining scientific exchange credibility and regulatory compliance.

You will drive territory plans, oversee budgets and CRM execution, and collaborate with Head Office and local teams to align Medical Affairs priorities with

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or healthcare degree required.
• At least 5 years in pharma/healthcare with Medical Affairs or an MSL role and leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of the Canadian healthcare and regulatory landscape.
• Based in Ontario with up to 80% travel, including Quebec coverage.
• Fully bilingual in English and French to support Quebec stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor a diverse team of MSLs to deliver territory action plans and KOL engagement.
• Raise team excellence through ongoing in-field coaching, performance management and onboarding standards.
• Oversee field operations including budgets and high-quality CRM (Veeva) documentation.
• Lead field execution of the cardiometabolic medical strategy across Ontario and Quebec.
• Build strategic relationships with Canadian KOLs and regional institutions.
• Serve as the link between Head Office and the field to translate insights into Medical Affairs priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People management

Bilingual English/French

Travel up to 80%

Regulatory knowledge (Canada)

Education

MD/PharmD/PhD or equivalent

Master’s degree with strong experience

Tools

Veeva CRM

Job description

Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison (12-Month Contract)

Ontario, Canada

Your impact begins here. As Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison, you will lead the field team that brings Novo’s cardiometabolic medical strategy to life across Ontario and Quebec. You will coach Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), strengthen relationships with leading Canadian experts and make sure what the field learns reaches the people shaping medical and business decisions. Your leadership keeps scientific exchange credible and compliant, so people living with serious chronic diseases benefit from better-informed care.

Essential

• An advanced scientific or healthcare degree (MD, PharmD or PhD preferred; a master’s degree with strong experience will be considered).
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including experience in Medical Affairs or an MSL role, with demonstrated leadership or people management experience
• A deep understanding of the healthcare and regulatory landscape in Canada.
• Proven ability to coach advanced scientific discussions and manage field-based operational excellence.
• Based in Ontario (GTA preferred), with the ability to travel up to 80%, including frequent overnights and coverage of Quebec.
• Legal permission to work in Canada and a valid driver’s licence.
• Fully bilingual in English and French, to support Quebec-based stakeholders.
• Experience working in a matrix or head office environment.

Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison (12-Month Contract)

Medical Affairs

Ontario, Canada

Your impact begins here. As Senior Manager, Medical Science Liaison, you will lead the field team that brings Novo’s cardiometabolic medical strategy to life across Ontario and Quebec. You will coach Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), strengthen relationships with leading Canadian experts and make sure what the field learns reaches the people shaping medical and business decisions. Your leadership keeps scientific exchange credible and compliant, so people living with serious chronic diseases benefit from better-informed care.

Essential

What you’ll bring

• An advanced scientific or healthcare degree (MD, PharmD or PhD preferred; a master’s degree with strong experience will be considered).
• At least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including experience in Medical Affairs or an MSL role, with demonstrated leadership or people management experience
• A deep understanding of the healthcare and regulatory landscape in Canada.
• Proven ability to coach advanced scientific discussions and manage field-based operational excellence.
• Based in Ontario (GTA preferred), with the ability to travel up to 80%, including frequent overnights and coverage of Quebec.
• Legal permission to work in Canada and a valid driver’s licence.

Useful, But Not Essential

• Fully bilingual in English and French, to support Quebec-based stakeholders.
• Experience working in a matrix or head office environment.

What You’ll Do

You will turn medical strategy into clear territory plans, and make sure your team has the coaching, structure and support to deliver them.

• Lead, coach and mentor a diverse team of MSLs to deliver territory action plans and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) engagement.
• Raise team excellence through continuous in-field coaching, performance management and rigorous onboarding standards.
• Oversee field operational excellence, including tactical plan execution, budgets and high-quality CRM (Veeva) documentation.
• Lead field execution of the cardiometabolic medical strategy across Ontario and Quebec.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with leading Canadian KOLs and regional institutions.
• Act as the link between Head Office and the field, so field insights shape Medical Affairs priorities, and keep your team steady and engaged through organisational change, turnover or leave coverage.

Who You’ll Work With

You will join the Cardiometabolic team within Medical Affairs, where colleagues connect medical affairs, commercial strategy and business development across therapy areas to guide the Novo portfolio and strengthen competitiveness.

Reporting to the Medical Director, you will lead a team of MSLs and work with Head Office colleagues and the Senior Manager, MSL colleagues covering other therapeutic areas. You will also partner closely with subject matter experts in the Medical and Field Excellence team, who support the field with insights, analytics, reporting and training.

Your team works across Ontario and Quebec, and you will be the link that keeps field and Head Office moving in the same direction. The department is collaborative and cross-therapeutic, so you will share what works across therapeutic areas and help decisions turn into action.

What You Can Expect Here

You will lead in an environment where your expertise is valued and your voice counts. You will be trusted to make decisions, own the results and raise the bar for your team, with clear performance expectations and a culture that recognises results.

Working across Head Office, peer therapeutic areas and the field, you will build new skills through hands-on experience and continuous learning, and support your team to grow as well.

Salary

The annual base salary for this role ranges from $136,310 to $186,310. Placement in the range will be assessed during the recruitment process, based on how your skills, competencies, knowledge and relevant experience match the position requirements.

Incentives

Depending on the role’s level and other factors, the salary package may include short-term (STI) and/or long-term (LTI) incentives.

Benefits

Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on the job and location.

Start now

Your impact begins today. If you are ready to lead a field team and turn cardiometabolic medical strategy into progress across Ontario and Quebec,

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