Medical Science Liaison, Psychiatry

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

📋 Description

• Create and uphold scientific knowledge for the credible dissemination of information to external experts and healthcare professionals.

• Cultivate and develop relationships with both established and emerging external experts.

• Respond to inquiries by providing scientific and medical information to external experts and internal stakeholders.

• Engage in and follow up on investigator-initiated studies, clinical studies, and medical projects within the therapeutic area.

• Offer scientific support while maintaining relationships with external experts and academic centers.

• Deliver trustworthy scientific presentations to healthcare professionals, whether individually or in groups.

• Participate in the selection of qualified healthcare professionals for collaborative research and support for lectures/meetings.

• Ensure the scientific and educational integrity of collaborative efforts.

• Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences, preparing summaries of key data.

• This role covers Western Canada, with the position based in either Vancouver or Calgary.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced educational degree is required: Doctorate, PharmD, or MD.

• Relevant business experience with a solid understanding of the biotech/pharmaceutical industry.

• Previous experience as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is preferred.

• A background in Psychiatry is considered an asset.

• Prior experience in a customer-facing role within the healthcare industry.

• Experience in presenting and/or interpreting scientific or clinical research publications.

• Knowledge of scientific methods applied to clinical research and current legislative/regulatory controls.

• A strong interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for the assigned therapeutic area/product and medical research.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).

• Comfort with technology and various tools/systems for daily tasks.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

• A valid driver’s license and passport.

• Ability to understand stakeholder unmet needs, make impactful decisions, and integrate information into field team engagement strategies.

• Capacity to coordinate scientific and medical engagement efforts across stakeholders within a single account.

• A deep understanding and execution of meaningful strategies and data-driven business decisions.

• Proficient in communicating, collaborating, and incorporating input from other in-field team members.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options available.

• AbbVie Canada is recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada.

• An equal opportunity employer.

• Opportunities to attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences.