Medical Science Liaison

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Strategically enhance the medical and scientific goals of Alexion’s products throughout their life cycle.

• Effectively communicate precise and relevant scientific information to Key Opinion Leaders within the designated geographic region.

• Establish and nurture peer-to-peer collaborations with medical specialists and NF1 disease authorities.

• Identify, cultivate, and align relationships with KOLs, HCPs, partners, and professional organizations.

• Provide the medical community with up-to-date medical and scientific insights, as well as product information.

• Deliver medical education presentations and collect feedback for dissemination throughout the organization.

• Inform and educate Alexion’s internal stakeholders about local disease initiatives and treatment protocols.

• Identify and execute collaboration opportunities involving publications, joint research, advisory boards, training, and speaker development.

• Relay expert opinions, feedback on new data, and clinical trends to Medical Affairs and therapeutic area franchises.

• Convert scientific and clinical data into strategic recommendations to further scientific progress and enhance patient care.

• Assist in the execution of Brand and Affiliate Company Strategy.

• Train physician experts on delivering presentations, addressing inquiries, and providing references.

• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests, ensuring balanced and fair data responses.

• Contribute to collaborative research objectives and advocate for submitted proposals.

• Act as the point person for projects, conduct clinical study feasibility assessments, and support study implementation with clinical operations.

• Attend national and international meetings and congresses to gather insights and build HCP relationships.

• Maintain strong working relationships with commercial operations, sales, marketing, and other cross-functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL).

• PharmD, PhD, or equivalent qualification with a background in biological sciences.

• Bilingual in French and English.

• Experience in the relevant therapeutic area.

• Background in recently launched and marketed biologics/therapies is advantageous.

• Prior experience in a rare or ultra-rare disease environment is considered a plus.

• Proven ability to present complex scientific data effectively.

• Consistent history of relationship development within the industry.

• Well-established networks and connections with TA-focused experts are highly preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and high-level job competencies.

• Demonstrated personal initiative and capability to work as part of a cross-functional team.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.

• Outstanding oral and written communication abilities.

• Willingness to travel to medical meetings, team gatherings, and group meetings as required; some weekends may also be necessary.

• Must reside within the territory in which you will operate (mandatory).

• Compliance with work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract Benefits Program for Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions.

• Permanent positions provide a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program.

• Four weeks of paid vacation for permanent roles.

• Annual Personal Days for permanent roles.

• Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity for permanent positions.

• Eligibility to join an equity-based long-term incentive program, if applicable to the role, for permanent positions.

• Home-based office arrangement.

• Flexible work setup.

• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

• A collaborative culture that fosters innovation.